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 four weeks or seven weeks. Or spread your studies out with a 14-week course. You can register for up to 18 credit hours over the summer.
The Summer Session has ended. Did you know we offer year-round courses? There are more than 1000 courses available this Spring.
Summer Session Dates
| 4-Week Session I | 4-Week Session II |
| May 17–June 11, 2027 | July 6–July 30, 2027 |
| 7-Week Session I | 7-Week Session II |
| May 17–July 2, 2027 | July 6–August 20, 2027 |
| Full 14-Week Session |
| May 17–August 20, 2027 |
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Summer Holidays & Deadlines
| Holidays and deadlines | Date |
|---|---|
| Summer Session I begins (4-week, 7-week, & 14-week) | May 18, 2026 |
| Memorial Day (no classes; university closed) | May 25, 2026 |
| Last day of 4-week Session I | June 12, 2026 |
| Juneteenth (no classes; university closed) | June 19, 2026 |
| Last day of 7-week Session I | July 2, 2026 |
| Independence Day (no classes; university closed) | July 4, 2026 |
| Summer Session II begins (4-week & 7-week) | July 6, 2026 |
| Last day of 4-week Session II | July 31, 2026 |
| Deadline to apply for Summer graduation/completion | August 21, 2026 |
| Last day of 7-week Session II | August 21, 2026 |
| Last day of 14-week Session | August 21, 2026 |
| FINAL Grade submission deadline (rolling dates throughout summer) | August 31, 2026 |