Whether you are a current student or just joining us for the summer, the University of Southern Maine (USM) has a lot to offer! We’re offering more than 500 courses this summer, either online or in person. Take an accelerated course that lasts just 4 weeks or 7 weeks. Or spread your studies out with a 14-week course. You can register for up to 18 credit hours over the summer.

Summer Session Dates

4-Week Session I 4-Week Session II
May 13 – June 7, 2024July 1 – July 26, 2024
7-Week Session I7-Week Session II
May 13 – June 28, 2024July 1 – Aug 16, 2024
Full 14-Week Session
May 13 – August 16, 2024
Drop and Withdrawal deadlines vary depending on the session. Make sure to check your MaineStreet Student Center for deadlines.

Explore and advance your studies during Summer Session

  • Try a course before enrolling in a degree or certificate program.
  • Accelerate your degree completion.
  • Complete a specialized or advanced course.

Registration Dates

  • Priority Registration (current degree & certificate students): March 1 – 3, 2024
  • Open Registration (non-degree students): March 4, 2024

Summer holidays & deadlines

Holidays and deadlinesDate
Summer Session I begins (4-week, 7-week, & 14-week)
Memorial Day (no classes)May 27, 2024
Last day of 4-week Session IJune 7, 2024
Juneteenth (no classes)June 19, 2024
Last day of 7-week Session IJune 28, 2024
Summer Session II begins (4-week & 7-week)July 1, 2024
Independence Day (no classes)July 4, 2024
Administrative HolidayJuly 5, 2024
Last day of 4-week Session IIJuly 26, 2024
Last day of 7-week Session IIAugust 16, 2024
Last day of 14-week SessionAugust 16, 2024
Application Deadline for August GraduationAugust 16, 2024
FINAL Grade submission deadline (rolling dates throughout summer)August 26, 2024