Overview

USM has options for busy people. Named one of 220 best institutions in the northeast by Princeton Review, at USM we can help you find the time to finish your degree, take a class, or learn a new professional skill.

As an adult, it's tough to fit school into a life full of work and family responsibilities. At Professional and Continuing Education we're flexible. We have options that work for you  - online, in the evening, on weekends -  fall, winter, spring, and summer.

A student advisor will help you plan out your schedule and also help during those life-throws-you-a-curve-ball times when you need to make adjustments or take a semester off.

Here's what you can accomplish at USM:

Finish your degree.

For many people, an undergraduate degree is unfinished business - life happened on the way to graduation. At USM we offer bachelor completion programs designed for adult students with busy lives.

Advance your career

Workshops and professional development certificate programs offer short, intensive boosts to your career . The focus is on current information and practical skills that you can learn today and apply tomorrow.

Earn or maintain a credential.

We offer training and test prep in Human Resources, Project Management, or Lean Six Sigma to help you earn and renew your certification. 

Take a course as a non-degree student.

You don't have to apply to take a course at USM. As a non-degree student you have access to hundreds of courses.Call our office at 780-5900 and we'll help you register.