Rooms and meal plans are billed per semester.
A meal plan is required as part of the housing contract, and may only be canceled by apartment residents who have full kitchens.
See below for details.
Please Note: The availability of different room types fluctuates throughout the semester as students move on and off campus, room change, etc. Room availability is updated weekly on Fridays. A room type marked as available indicates that there are bed spaces open in that room type, but does not necessarily mean that there is a fully vacant room or one matching your gender identity.
2026-2027 Housing Rates
USM Undergraduate and Graduate Rates
| USM/UMS Room Types & Rates – Academic year (cost is per person) | Fall 2026 Cost | Spring 2027 Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Gorham – Double Room | $3490.00 | $3490.00 |
| Gorham – Three Person Room | $2,790.00 | $2,790.00 |
| Gorham – Single Room | $4,180.00 | $4,180.00 |
| Gorham – Suite with double bedroom | $4,515.00 | $4,515.00 |
| Gorham – Suite with single bedroom | $4,755.00 | $4,755.00 |
| Gorham – Four-person double apartment | $5,120.00 | $5,120.00 |
| Gorham – Four-person single apartment | $5,570.00 | $5,570.00 |
| Portland – Two-person single pod | $4,540.00 | $4,540.00 |
| Portland – Single with ensuite bathroom | $4695.00 | $4695.00 |
| Portland – Four-person double apartment | $5220.00 | $5220.00 |
| Portland – Four-person single apartment | $5,980.00 | $5,980.00 |
| Portland – Two-person single apartment | $6,560.00 | $6,560.00 |
| Portland – One-person efficiency apartment | $7100.00 | $7100.00 |
Law School Room Types and Rates
| Maine Law Room Types & Rates – Academic year (cost is per person) | Fall 2025 Cost | Spring 2026 Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Law Single Bedroom with Ensuite Bathroom | $5,362.00 | $5,362.00 |
| Law One-person efficiency apartment | $7,870.00 | $7,870.00 |
| Law 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Ensuite | $5,203.00 | $5,203.00 |
| Law 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Apartment | $7,297.00 | $7,295.00 |
| Law 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Apartment | $7,587.00 | $7,587.00 |
| Law 4 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Apartment | $6,705.00 | $6,705.00 |
Note that Maine Law rates are higher to accomodate both a longer academic calendar (arrving a couple weeks earlier and staying a week and a half later than USM students) as well as a special housing set-up prioritizing professionally appropriate housing accomodations for Law students in conjunction with Maine Law.
Summer 2026
USM Student Summer Housing Rates
| USM Student Room Types and Cost (cost is per person) | Application Received Before 3/13 | Application Received After 3/13 |
|---|---|---|
| Portland – Single Bedroom with Ensuite Bathroom | $3,382.00 | $3,946.00 |
| Portland – One-person efficiency apartment | $5,118.00 | $5,971.00 |
| Portland – Two-person two bedroom pod with Ensuite Bathroom | $3,271.00 | $3,817.00 |
| Portland – Two-person, two bedroom apartment | $4,725.00 | $5,512.00 |
| Portland – Four person 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Apartment | $3,761.00 | $4,388.00 |
| Portland – Four person 4 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Apartment | $4,312.00 | $5,031.00 |
| Gorham – Four person 2 bedroom suite | $2,982.00 | $3,795.00 |
| Gorham – Four person 2 bedroom apartment | $3,379.00 | $4,300.00 |
| Gorham – Four person 4 bedroom apartment | $3,681.00 | $4,684.00 |
Summer Intern Rates
For details on the USM’s Summer Intern housing program, such as dates and how to apply, please visit the Applying for Housing page.
| Summer Intern Room Types and Cost (cost is per person) | Summer 2026 Cost |
|---|---|
| Portland – Single Bedroom with Ensuite Bathroom | $3,958.00 |
| Portland – One-person efficiency apartment | $7,776.00 |
| Portland – Two-person two bedroom pod with Ensuite Bathroom | $4,975.00 |
| Portland – Two-person, two bedroom apartment | $7,180.00 |
| Portland – Four person 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Apartment | $5,716.00 |
| Portland – Four person 4 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Apartment | $6,554.00 |
| Gorham – Four person 2 bedroom suite | $3,805.00 |
| Gorham – Four person 2 bedroom apartment | $4,516.00 |
| Gorham – Four person 4 bedroom apartment | $5,162.00 |
Meal Plans and Rates
Meal plan rates for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 are currently being finalized.
| Meal Plan Rates | Fall 2025 Cost | Spring 2026 Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Way Meal Plan – 10 Meals per week, $300 meal plan dollars per semester, plus 2 guest meals | $2,862.50 | $2,862.50 |
| Husky Drive Meal Plan – 14 Meals per week, $175 meal plan dollars per semester, plus 2 guest meals | $2,862.50 | $2,862.50 |
| All Access Meal Plan – Unlimited meals per week in Brooks Dining Hall or a meal each meal period at McGoldrick Center plus $100 in flex money plus 2 guest meals. Required for all first-year residents; cannot be changed the first semester. | $3,015.00 | $3,015.00 |
Break Housing Costs
Students may stay on campus for Fall and Spring break at no cost. There is a $150 cost to stay on campus during Winter break.
Meal Plan Details
More information is at Dining Services.
Weekly meals can be used in Gorham at Brooks Dining Hall, and in Portland at the Mcgoldrick student center. Students wishing to use a residential weekly board meal swipe in Portland will be given a meal exchange, which consists of an entrée, 2 sides, and a beverage option. They will need to inform the cashier they are using a meal exchange, and not meal plan dollars, flex dollars, or Husky Bucks. Unused weekly meals do not carry over from week to week (example: if only 7 meals are used on a 10-meal plan one week, it resets to 10 meals for the next week, not 13 meals).
Even easier, download and use the Everyday App, it lists out exactly what a meal consists of, and can be ordered ahead.
Meal plan dollars may be used at any dining location, snack bar, or kiosk on any campus.
*Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors may change their meal plan at Dining Services during the first two weeks of each semester. After that, no other meal plan changes may be made for the semester. Apartment residents: Meal plans are assigned to apartment residents, but they are optional. Meal plans must be canceled in writing before the meal plan goes into effect at the start of the fall semester to receive a full refund. If the meal plan is canceled by apartment residents in the first two weeks of the Fall meal plan period, apartment residents will receive a 90% refund, and after the second week, their meal plans cannot be canceled. Failure to cancel prior to the deadline locks the student into the meal plan for that semester.
Cancellation Policy
If you request to withdraw from your room and meal plan but NOT classes:
All cancellations of the application/contract or housing and meal plan assignments must be made in writing (email is considered written notification) to Residential Life. If the cancellation is after the date of move-in, the written cancellation process includes completing any applicable check-out forms and move-out.
For incoming first-year students:
Withdrawing from the room and board contract before June 1st will be at no cost. Withdrawing from the room and board plan after June 1 and prior to August 15 will result in a forfeit of the $75.00 deposit paid. For students with a Spring only housing contract, withdrawing before January 1 will be at no cost. For students with a Spring only housing contract, cancellation after January 1, but prior to January 15 will result in a forfeit of the $75.00 deposit paid.
For returning students:
Students who self selected a room during the annual room selection process, there is a $75 cancellation fee effective immediately if they cancel their room. If they are assigned a space manually by Residential Life, the student can cancel within 48 hours of the assignment email being sent at no penalty as long as they have not moved in or used their meal plan.
For returning USM students who are applying for housing after being off-campus, withdrawing from the room and board plan after June 1 and prior to August 15 will result in a $75 cancellation fee. For students with a Spring only housing contract, cancellation after January 1 but prior to January 15 will result in a $75 cancellation fee.
For both new and returning students:
Withdrawing from housing on or after August 15th (January 15th for Spring Only Applicants) will incur a charge of 10% of the full academic year housing charge. From the first day of housing on, the fee will be prorated for the time the room was occupied, plus 10% of the remaining academic year housing charges.
Residents removed from University housing for disciplinary reasons are ineligible for room refunds.
Board Cancellation:
Meal plan refunds will be based on the date of cancellation OR confirmed check out if in conjunction with room cancellation, meal plan dollar amount remaining, and proper room check-out. Failure to check-out properly will incur additional meal plan charges to the date Residential Life is notified of the resident’s departure. The provisions above hold true unless the student is released from the contract in writing by the Office of Residential Life.
Meal plans for students assigned to apartments must be cancelled before the first day meal plans begin to receive a full credit. If the meal plan is cancelled in the first two weeks of the semester board period, they will receive a 90% refund, and after the second week meal plans cannot be cancelled. If a student moves into an apartment after the first week, they have a one week window to cancel their meal plan.
If meal plans are cancelled between Fall and Spring semester, any remaining meal plan dollars received as part of the Fall meal plan will be forfeited and will not carry over to Spring semester.
If you are withdrawing from your room and meal plans AND withdrawing from all classes:
RETURNING USM STUDENTS AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: No initial $75.00 deposit required with the application.
Cancellations must be made in writing: E-mail usm.reslife@maine.edu, mail to Residential Life, 37 College Ave., Gorham, ME 04038, or faxed to 207-780-5597.
Meal Plan Refunds:
The meal plan will be prorated according to the date of the last meal eaten, the number of meal plan dollars used, and the week the meal plan is canceled. For more information, please contact us.
Early Arrival/Late Stays, Common Damage Charges, Lock Changes, and other fees
- Early Arrival or Late Stay- $35 per night for up to three nights: After their first year, students can request to return up to five days earlier than their assigned return date for $35 per night. Requests may not be approved depending on staff availability and room preparations. First year students are required to arrive on their assigned arrival date so we can offer the best possible welcome and support as students onboard to USM. Similarly students can request to stay later than their intended departure date. However, as the rooms are being cleaned for groups coming in, these requests often are difficult to approve. If approved, a late stay approval is also $35 a night.
- Improper Room Change – $50: It is critical for safety reasons for Residential life to maintain proper records of where students are residing. As such, an improper room change without going through the proper channels and being approved prior to the change will result in a $50 fee.
- Failure to Vacate in Time – $50: It is important to vacate on time to ensure rooms can be cleaned for incoming students or guests. Late departures mean additional staff time track spaces, and often result in overtime for our custodial team. As such, there is a $50 failure to vacate fee.
- Improper Check Out – $100: It is important to let Residential Life know when you have moved out to ensure we have accurate records for safety, and so we can clean spaces. Students who fail to notify Residential Life that they have moved out by completing the express check-out form in the ERez Housing portal may be assessed an improper check-out fee.
- Lock Change – $125: If a key is lost or not returned after move out, then the lock will be changed to ensure safety and security of the room.
- 25-26 Hall Damage Charges: Each year Facilities Management shares the costs of a variety of charges, including cleaning and lock changes. Those costs are included in this spreadsheet, and made available to students.