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ESOL HOME | International Students | Maine Residents

If you would like to take ESOL classes at USM and you are a Maine resident, the first step is to meet with us. Please call Bart Weyand at 780-4419 or Barbara Trentacosta at 780-4365 to make an appointment.

Admission to USM for students whose first language is not English is based upon a student's academic record and a TOEFL score of 213CBT/80 iBT for undergraduate students, and 213CBT/80 iBT or 250CBT/100 iBT for graduate students. The SAT exam is highly recommended for all undergraduate applicants. Official records of secondary (and previous university) education must be sent with the application form at: http://www.usm.maine.edu/admit/appinstructions.html

Students whose TOEFL scores are below TOEFL 213CBT/80iBT and who are otherwise admissible to USM may be admitted to USM's English Language Bridge (ELB) program. These students may also be eligible to apply for federal financial aid as residents and take other credit-bearing courses depending on the level of English. Students who are admitted into the ELB must sign a contract agreeing to the obligations of the program. Newly admitted students will be tested during orientation and placed into the appropriate ESOL courses.

All students enrolled in ESOL courses (except the TOEFL preparation course), whether as part or full- time students, are entitled to use the University facilities which include computer services, academic support services, the library, and gymnasium.

If you are interested in taking a class for English for Speakers of Other Languages at USM, we are very interested in speaking with you. The following form is for students who live in Maine, and who do not need a student visa.



Request for Information from Students who are Maine Residents
Please fill out this form completely, and we'll be in touch with you soon. You can e-mail this form or download a pdf version and send it in the mail or you can stop by in person to drop it off. We'd like to meet you! ESOL Program 101 Payson Smith Hall University of Southern Maine P.O. Box 9300 Portland, ME 04104
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REGISTRATION & COSTS
Non-matriculated students can register for classes during Open Registration that occurs on the Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday prior to the first day of classes. Current tuition and fee rates are available online or in the course schedules. Tuition rates are based on credit hours plus additional fees that are dependent on the number of credit hours taken. Students may participate in a payment plan over a three-month period by making arrangements with the Student Billing Office.

SCHOLARSHIPS
Non-matriculated students from the greater Portland area may be eligible for scholarships. For further information, please contact: Barbara Trentacosta, 780-4365, or e-mail at barbarat@usm.maine.edu.

IELP, University of Southern Maine, P.O. Box 9300, Portland, ME 04014-9300, USA
(207) 780-4419; Fax: (207) 780-4933; usmiep@usm.maine.edu