University of Southern Maine

Transfer Student

Where do I begin?

The Office of Undergraduate Admission understands that applying to college, although exciting, can at times be a challenging process. It is our goal to assist in making each of the stages of your college application and selection experience smooth and positive.

How to Apply?

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Requirements for

Admission

A cumulative grade point of average of 2.0 is required for admission (applicants with course work completed at a non-regionally accredited institution must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75). Consideration for admission into certain majors requires a higher GPA. In all cases, emphasis is placed on the most recent course work.

How Do I Transfer Credit?

After a transfer applicant has been admitted, the Office of Transfer Affairs will complete an official transfer credit evaluation. In evaluating transfer credit, courses with grades of C- or higher taken in associate or baccalaureate degree programs at regionally accredited colleges and universities are considered for transfer; credit evaluations are mailed to accepted students several weeks after admission. Credit is awarded for courses taken; however, grades earned at other institutions are not included in the grade point average at USM. Students must complete a minimum of 30 credits at USM for a baccalaureate degree.

Comprehensive Transfer Equivalency Information is available online via the Distributed Student Information System (DSIS) for students who are interested in learning how credits will transfer to USM.

For more information regarding the transfer credit evaluation process, contact the Office of Transfer Affairs at (207) 780-5340 or at transfer@usm.maine.edu.

More Information on Applying

Maine Community College Transfer Equivalencies

Please click on one of the links below to view the course equivalency list for each Maine Community College:

Central Maine Community College (PDF)
Eastern Maine Community College (PDF)
Kennebec Valley Community College (PDF)
Northern Maine Community College (PDF)
Southern Maine Community College (PDF)
Washington County Community College (PDF)
York County Community College (PDF)

Additional Transfer Equivalency Information is available for other colleges and universities online via the Distributed Student Information System (DSIS) for students who are interested in learning how credits will transfer to USM.

Costs and Financial Aid

The USM Office of Financial Aid offers over $62 million in educational loans, grants, scholarships, and work-study programs to eligible students. More than 80% of our degree students receive financial assistance though these programs. In addition, USM offers several different payment plan options.

Scholarships

The University of Southern Maine's Office of Transfer Affairs awards the Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarship and Leon and Lisa Gorman Scholarship to deserving entering transfer students.

Living on campus

The Department of Residential Life and Resident Education can provide you with a wealth of information regarding on campus living options, the timetable for applying to live in a residence hall and how living on campus can ease a transfer student's transition to the University of Southern Maine.

Department of Residential Life and Resident Education:
www.usm.maine.edu/reslife

Living-Learning and Special Interest Housing Programs:
www.usm.maine.edu/reslife/Living-Learning

Commuter Student Services

The Office of the Dean of Student Life's Commuter Student Services serves the needs of the USM's sizeable off campus student population. These services include: Off campus housing listings, tips for apartment living, and resources for commuter dining and more.

Commuter Student Services
www.usm.maine.edu/commuter

For more information about the transfer process, contact:

Transfer Affairs Office
(207) 780-5340
1-800-800-4USM, ext. 5340.
transfer@usm.maine.edu

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