College Ready!

The University of Maine System wants to make sure that all aspiring students prepare themselves for the rigors of college work.  Click here to check out the University of Maine System statements on College Readiness.

USM Office of Early Student Success

The University of Southern Maine  has a newly created Office of Early Student Success to support students in their transition to the college experience.  Learn more about important dates, on and off campus events for students, resources healthy student living and advice for parents to supporting their college student.

USM At A Glance 

With over 50 majors, 40 additional academic programs, 23 NCAA Division III teams, and 100 student clubs and organizations, the University of Southern Maine has something for everyone.

USM combines a small school atmosphere with the choices of a larger university: our diverse student body of more than 4,500 full time undergraduates makes us big enough to provide a wide range of offerings; our student/faculty ratio of 14:1 insures small class sizes and individual attention.

Our curriculum combines both theory and practice, and includes field practica and internships as well as a nationally recognized Honors Program.

Our dual residential campus offers the best of both worlds, combining the sophistication of the city of Portland with the rural charm of the village of Gorham. Lewiston-Auburn College, our third campus serving commuter students in central Maine, offers a unique interdisciplinary learning experience.

And our tuition rates provide students and their families with real value: a high quality education at an affordable cost.

For information about specific degree programs, see our online catalogs.

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