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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*Your credits may be eligible for transfer credit if you completed courses at a regionally accredited college, university, or postsecondary institution.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Understand your payment options
Our Student Financial Services team can help you create a finance 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.
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.
Reserve your place today and discover a warm and welcoming community ready to help you realize your career dreams.
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