Our community of diverse perspectives spans a wide range of ages and experiences, which makes the University of Southern Maine (USM) the right place to earn your undergraduate degree or certificate — at any stage of life.

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Did you know?

  • There’s no age requirement to qualify for financial aid
  • There’s no such thing as out-of-date credits*
  • You may have skills we can turn into credits to save you time and money on your degree
  • The same faculty teach our on-campus and online programs
  • Choose from 300+ online courses each term
  • We offer 9 degree programs online and 4 degree completion programs
*Your credits may be eligible for transfer credit if you completed courses at a regionally accredited college, university, or postsecondary institution.
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Explore our majors and certificates

Choose from a variety of 55+ majors and 25 certificate programs. We offer full- and part-time, day and limited evening options. Or take online courses to build a schedule that fits your life.

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Career services that make a difference

Our Career & Employment Hub can help you advance or change your career. Get assistance writing an effective resume, researching job opportunities, and refining your interview skills.

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Degree completion programs

If you already earned 75+ college credits, you can finish your degree faster with a degree completion program. The programs are 100% online or blended (a mix of online and in-person courses) and designed with your busy schedule in mind.

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Convenient online courses

Get the flexibility you need to take classes from anywhere, on your own schedule. Whether you’re completing a degree or certificate program, or enhancing your professional skill set, an online course is a practical way to advance your standing.

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Transfer your credits

We can break down the transfer process by explaining how your eligible credits apply to your degree program and helping you find the best path forward.

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Earn credit for life experience

Your practical knowledge and skills earned from work experience, community engagement, or in the military could count as credit toward degree requirements.

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Understand your payment options

Our Student Financial Services team can help you create a financing plan that lets you focus on your education — not the cost. Try our net price calculator to get an estimate of your financial aid options.

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Adult Student Success Center

We want to help you succeed in earning your Bachelor's degree! Our adult learners come from a variety of backgrounds — we know you may be parenting, military-affiliated, retired, of immigrant origin, or on countless other life paths. The Adult Student Success Center offers support through helpful resources, programs, and engagement opportunities tailored to your unique needs.

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