University of Southern Maine
Office of International Programs
Information for Incoming International Exchange Students
| Students who will be attending USM as part of an exchange program with their home school need to complete the following steps: |
| STEP #1: Complete an International Exchange Student Application |
| Submit the following items WITH the completed exchange student application: |
 A brief essay (300-500 words) stating your reasons for wanting to study at the University of Southern Maine. How will this period of study contribute to your current academic program? Please include any areas of interest or special skills. |
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A statement from your academic advisor supporting your program at study at the University of Southern Maine.
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| If English is not your first language you will need to submit a TOEFL score or complete the attached Language Proficiency Report. If you opt to take a TOEFL test required minimum test scores are as follows: 79 internet/213 computer/550 paper |
| Academic transcript from your college or university listing the courses your have taken prior to your enrollment at USM. (This is extremely important as we must be able to verify that you have completed any necessary pre-requisites for upper level courses). |
| STEP #2: Submit appropriate financial documentation showing sufficient funding to cover your expenses during your semester or year at USM. |
The 2009-10 Undergraduate Exchange budget estimates the cost for one semester or one year of study at USM. |
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How much do YOU need to document? SCHOOL SPECIFIC COSTS ARE NOTED BELOW:
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| In order to document sufficient funding students should complete a Declaration of Finances form and submit the appropriate back up documentation. |
| STEP #3: Submit a completed Registration Worksheet signed by your Academic Advisor. |
FALL 2009 COURSES ARE NOW ONLINE! How do you find them?
An important note about selecting classes You should only chose classes that are held in PORTLAND or GORHAM (unless you have your own car). It is also important to note that it takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes to travel between these two campuses so you need to build travel time into your schedule if you are taking classes on both campuses.
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| Students can find course descriptions for various courses in the USM undergraduate on-line catalog. |
STEP #4: All incoming exchange students are required to live on campus. A housing application will be mailed to you along with your immmigration documents once the above items from Step #1 & #2 are compelted and returned to our office If you are living on campus please note that you can only move in on Monday or Tuesday, August 24th or 25th. You will not be able to move in any earlier so if you plan to arrive earlier you'll need to make arrangments for temporary housing. Our office can provide you with hotel information as Maine does not currently have any hostels. |
Semester Dates |
| FALL 2009 |
● Students should plan to arrive on Monday, August 24th or Tuesday, August 25th, 2009 |
| SPRING 2010 |
● Classes Begin: Tuesday, January 19th, 2010 |
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