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New construction on our Portland campus
International admission representatives
We maintain relationships with international student recruitment agencies in several countries. These agencies are authorized to help you determine if the University of Southern Maine is the right choice for you.
Undergraduate study
Three vibrant campuses
Our welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff spans three dynamic campuses. Portland is our lively, urban campus. Gorham is our expansive, residential campus. And Lewiston is our close-knit, small-college atmosphere campus.
Living & learning on campus
Our beautiful Gorham campus features six residence halls that house ten residential communities. Each themed community offers exclusive activities, events, and learning experiences to help you build connections with your classmates.
Graduate study
Student research
With the support of our faculty and professional research staff, you could perform solution-oriented inquiry and analysis that contribute to your professional development, enhanced career opportunities, the co-authoring of published research articles and reports, and more.
Graduate assistantships
Get a part-time job as a graduate assistant, research assistant, or teaching assistant in one of our many University departments! This is a great way to develop professional skills, gain work experience to enhance your academic or career goals, and earn valuable financial support.
Admitted students
Bringing dependents
If you’d like to bring a dependent spouse or child under the age of 21 with you while you study at USM, they are eligible to get an F-2 visa. You must also indicate that you can financially support your family.