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At University Of Southern Maine we offer flexible and relevant degree and certificate programs — in a variety of professional and academic fields — designed to meet the needs of busy, working professionals. Some programs are partially or completely online.

Nearly 90% hold terminal degrees from distinguished universities like Harvard and Yale
We’re proud to have multiple Fulbright and Guggenheim Fellows
Still active in their fields, you’ll find business leaders, government advisors, public service practitioners, and acclaimed authors and artists, among others
They are dedicated to helping you connect classroom theory and research to real-world experiences through practicums, internships, and community projects. Flexibility is important — you want to take classes on your schedule. We offer online, blended, and low-residency programs that meet the same rigorous standards as in-person programs and are taught by the same outstanding professors.
Our stimulating classes, challenging coursework, and outstanding faculty demonstrate the academic strength of our programs. Application instructions, materials, and deadlines vary — review our application process carefully!

The University of Southern Maine’s 145th Commencement Ceremony will take place at 9am on Saturday, May 10th, 2025. Please complete the application to graduate by the March 1st deadline in order to participate in Commencement.
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Apply to the University of Southern Maine
Start your application process to the University of Southern Maine (USM) right here. Review deadlines and instructions for applying for an undergraduate degree, graduate degree, or certificate program.

Undergraduate program application

Earn your bachelor’s degree. Choose from 50+ majors!

Graduate program application

Earn your master’s or doctoral degree.

Certificate program application

Earn a certificate apart from a degree program.

Did you know?

Undergraduate applicant SAT and ACT test scores do not influence our admission decision.

Graduate study applicant GRE and GMAT test scores do not influence our admission decision.

Send us your admission materials

If we receive any supporting documents before your application arrives, we’ll keep them in a holding file until we receive your application.

If you choose to collect all your application materials yourself before mailing or delivering everything to us at once, do not open your official transcripts* or recommendation letters*.

NOTE: All your application materials become the property of the University of Southern Maine once you submit them and will not be returned.

*To be considered “official,” transcripts must be sent by your previous institution through a secure clearing house; recommendation letters must be sealed or sent directly by the author. Our graduate admission application also offers an option to submit supporting documents through CollegeNET.

Explore financial aid opportunities you don’t have to repay later

There are many different types of scholarships with a broad range of eligibility requirements. Some scholarships can be awarded automatically when you apply for admission based on your prior academic performance while others may require a separate application or even a nomination from faculty. You can explore scholarships by student type, special interest, or affiliation.

Find scholarships by student type

Find scholarships by special interest

The following scholarships are not associated with a particular student type or area of study. These include scholarships for students with interests such as studying abroad, the ROCC Program, and voluntary public service.

Special interest scholarships

Find scholarships by affiliation

Affiliation scholarships are for students who are connected with specific places or families. A scholarship may require an affiliation to a company or organization, or to be a descendant of a particular family.

University of Southern Maine System affiliation scholarships

Please send an email to Norma Catalano for more information regarding the following scholarships.

Deadline: February 28th

Scholarships for descendants of particular families

Scholarships for children of union members or employees of specific companies

Scholarships for specific regions

Other affiliation scholarships

The CPM Constructors Scholarship

The Gorham Savings Bank Scholarship

The Maine Chapter of Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Scholarship

Webber Energy Fuels Scholarship

Sebago Technics Scholarship

Irene Currier Oldfield ’73 and Jeffrey J. Oldfield 4-H Scholarship

Portland campus

Located at the heart of Maine’s largest city, famous for its culture and food. You’ll find state-of-the-art labs and plenty of quiet places to study — with a new arts center opening soon!

Discover Portland

Gorham campus

Home to athletics facilities, visual and performing arts, and plenty of fun. Just 11 miles from Portland, our energetic residential campus is the center of undergraduate student life.

Lewiston campus

Enroll in a healthcare-focused program in partnership with other University of Maine System schools. Engage and learn with top-notch faculty and local clinical experiences.

Discover Lewiston

A person sits at a picnic table in their back yard. A laptop is open in front of them, between a stack of textbooks and a bright green cup.

Online campus

Experience courses through a mix of video lectures, reading, and discussion boards that allow you to connect with the course material, faculty members, and fellow students.

Discover online