Did you know?

  • You don’t need to complete our full admission application, which means no essay and no recommendation letter(s).
  • Your SAT and ACT test scores do not influence our decision to offer admission.
  • Direct Admission is a streamlined process that is different from our regular admission process.
  • If you qualify, we’ll offer you pre-approved admission to the University of Southern Maine without having to fill out our application.
  • If you decide to accept our offer of admission, you’re not committing to attend USM.

You’ll receieve a letter with an offer of admission during your Upward Bound campus visit.

You took early college courses at any University of Maine System institution and earned a final grade of C or better.

NOTE: Some majors may require additional information or application materials.

If you want to join our Husky pack at USM, complete this form* to join our Direct Admission program.

Some majors may require additional admission information or application materials — we’ll let you know if yours is one!

If you qualify after we review your fast admission form submission*, we’ll send you an admit packet confirming your major selection or undeclared status.

If you choose to live on campus, you may qualify for an additional $1000 housing scholarship.

Make sure to submit your enrollment deposit right away to secure your spot so you can:

Submit my $100 deposit

NOTE: Your deposit counts toward your first-semester tuition bill.

* By completing our Direct Admission form, you are not committed to attending the University of Southern Maine.
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