University of Southern Maine brochure 2014/15

2014-15
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Welcome
Contents
2Snapshot
4 Welcome to Portland
6 The Gorham Experience
8 Gorham and Portland Feature Page
10 Life On Campus
12 The True American Liberal Arts Experience
14 English Language Bridge Program
16 Degree Programs
18 From Classroom to Practice
20 Student Success
22 Vibrant Student Life Experience
24 Outstanding Facilities
26 Tuition, Fees and Semester Dates
26 How to Apply
A connection could take you anywhere.
You never know where a connection might take you.
Our connections between faculty, students and alumni run deep;
USM is everywhere you need it to be.
Degrees of connection. Find yours at USM.
Snapshot
• Category: State public
• Founded: 1878
• Student population: 9,301
– 7,311 undergraduates
– 1,990 graduate/law students
– 1,200 residential students on
Gorham campus
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• International student population: 85+ with 40
states and 36 foreign countries represented in the
student body
• Degree programs: More than 100 areas of
undergraduate and graduate study on the
Portland and Gorham campuses
• Student life: 100+ student organizations on
campus, NCAA Division III Athletics
• Institutional accreditation: New England
Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.; AACSB,
ABET, and other specialized accreditations for
various degree programs
• Student to faculty ratio: 15:1
• Average class size: 25
Best in the Northeast
The Princeton Review
Top Return on Investment
(ROI) University
Affordable Colleges Online
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Welcome to Portland.
One of the most livable
destinations in the United States.
Historic charm and a cosmopolitan feel, Portland, Maine overlooks the
islands of Casco Bay and is recognized by Forbes.com as one of the most
livable cities in the U.S. Creative people, cool places, and four seasons of
outdoor recreation offer variety, diversity, academic challenge and fun in a
state that has consistently been recognized as one of the happiest and
safest states in the U.S. After a semester in Maine, you’ll understand why
the state’s unofficial slogan is The Way Life Should Be!
SEATTLE
MONTREAL
PORTLAND
BOSTON
TORONTO
CHICAGO
SAN FRANCISCO
NEW YORK
Best adventure town in the East
Outdoor Magazine
PHILADELPHIA
WASHINGTON, D.C.
One of America’s most livable cities
Forbes.com
Top 12 world travel destinations
Frommer
America’s foodiest small town
Bon Appétit
Top 10 for job prospects
Forbes.com
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Portland Metro Area
20 minutes by shuttle or car
Historical American port city—settled in 1633.
With a population of over 66,000 Portland has
nationally acclaimed dining, is Maine’s largest,
most urban city and offers general shopping and
an international airport.
Freeport, ME
20 minutes by car or bus
Boutique outlet shopping: Allen-Edmonds,
American Eagle, Brooks Brothers, Coach, Cole
Haan, Dooney & Bourke, J. Crew, L.L. Bean, Nike,
Nine West, Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, The
Body Shop, The North Face.
Boston, MA
2 hours by car or bus
Photo Credit: Flickr
Phillip Capper
America’s 10th largest metropolitan area; home of
some of America’s “firsts”—like the first subway
system and public school.
New York City, NY
50 minutes by plane
“The Big Apple”, America’s largest city—a
commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, and
entertainment hub; home to Times Square (“The
Crossroads of the World”), Broadway, the New York
Stock Exchange, Rockefeller Center, and SoHo.
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The Gorham
experience.
A classic New
England campus.
USM’s Residential Campus
Cited as ‘One of the Best in the Northeast’ by the Princeton Review, the University of
Southern Maine offers the best of both worlds—a university large enough to provide more than
100 areas of study, but small enough to support your unique career goals.
The Gorham experience provides the ideal setting for your first year where learning extends
beyond classroom walls. Close-knit living and learning communities such as the international
community in Philippi Hall, one-on-one advising and mentoring, and monthly international
student seminars are just a few of many examples of how the Gorham Experience has been
intentionally designed to ensure your time at USM is positive and academically successful.
Furthermore with Portland, the largest, most culturally diverse city in Maine only 20 minutes
down the road and Boston only 2 hours south, endless activities and opportunities are within
reach. Students regularly travel between Portland and Gorham to take courses or to participate
in campus activities—a commute made easy by the free Wi-Fi enabled USM shuttle.
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#6 for a high return on investment
(ROI) Affordable Colleges Online
Located in New England, a region
noted as a top educational hub
#1 Safest College in Maine
StateUniversity.com. 2013
Free Wi-Fi enabled shuttles
run approximately every 45 minutes
Monday-Friday and every 1-2 hours
on Saturday during the academic year
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Gorham
Gorham is where USM started. You will find historic brick buildings
like Corthell Hall, dating back to 1878, mixed in with modern
residence halls and classroom buildings, laboratories, studio spaces,
the student center, field house and athletic fields, spread out on this
beautiful, tree-lined campus. You’ll take classes here and on the
Portland campus—an easy commute via the free USM shuttle.
PORTLAND
GORHAM
BOSTON
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Portland
Portland is Maine’s largest city, a dynamic creative community
overlooking the islands of Casco Bay. You may commute regularly to
Portland for classes or fieldwork, depending on your course of study.
Our free Wi-Fi enabled shuttle makes it easy. Or you may gravitate
there to take advantage of Portland’s shopping, restaurants, and
entertainment—you won’t want to miss First Friday Art Walks.
The Portland
and Gorham
campuses are only
20 minutes away.
Accessible via
free USM shuttle
services.
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Life On Campus
Portland Campus
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23 Brighton Avenue
25 Bedford Street
92 Bedford Street
94 Bedford Street
98 Bedford Street
102 Bedford Street
106 Bedford Street
118 Bedford Street
120 Bedford Street
126 Bedford Street
Science Building C Wing,
70 Falmouth Street
12) Woodbury Campus Center,
35 Bedford Street
13) 13 Abromson Community Education
Center, 88 Bedford Street, Professional &
Continuing Education
14) 1 Chamberlain Avenue
15) 7 Chamberlain Avenue
16) 11 Chamberlain Avenue
17) 15 Chamberlain Avenue
18) 19 Chamberlain Avenue
19) 21 Durham Street
20) 209 Deering Avenue
21) 222 Deering Avenue
22) 228 Deering Avenue
23) 39 Exeter Street,
Undergraduate Admission
24) 45 Exeter Street,
Graduate Admissions
25) 47 Exeter Street
26) 49 Exeter Street
27) 55 Exeter Street
28) 59 Exeter Street
29) 65 Exeter Street
30) 11 Granite Street
31) Maine Law Building,
246 Deering Avenue
32) Glickman Family Library,
314 Forest Avenue
33) 33 Luther Bonney Hall,
85 Bedford Street
34) 34 Masterton Hall, 71 Bedford Street
35) 35 Osher Map Library
(& Smith Center for Cartographic
Education), 16 Bedford Street
36) Parking Garage, 88 Bedford Street
37) Payson Smith Hall, 96 Falmouth Street
38) Central Heating Plant,
39 Durham Street
39) Science Building, 70 Falmouth Street
40) Sullivan Complex, 66 Falmouth Street
41) Wishcamper Center,
34-44 Bedford Street
42) 501 Forest Avenue, Portland
From Day 1, we will welcome you to the University of Southern Maine.
The six residence halls in Gorham offer students a
traditional small college living environment. All
residence hall rooms are equipped with high-speed
Internet access, cable television access, telephone
jacks, and a microfridge unit (combined refrigerator/
freezer/microwave).
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• Philippi Hall is home to the International Living &
Learning community which matches undergraduate international students with American
roommates, and coordinates events and activities
throughout the academic year. This supportive
environment helps students adjust to campus life
while becoming familiar with the local community.
• Undergraduate students are not required but
strongly encouraged to live on campus for the
first year.
• While there is no separate graduate student
housing on campus, USM is happy to help
accommodate graduate students who are
interested in living in one of the upperclass
residences at Gorham.
Gorham Campus
1) Academy Building, 100 School Street
2) Undergraduate Admission,
149 State Street
3) Anderson Hall, 40 Campus Avenue
4) Art Drawing Classroom,
49 University Way
5) Art Gallery, 5 University Way
6) Bailey Hall, 16 University Way
7) 28 Husky Drive
8) 7 College Avenue
9) 19 College Avenue
10) 51 College Avenue
11) Corthell Hall, 13 University Way
Costello Sports Complex
12) Field House, 43 Campus Avenue
13) Ice Arena, 55 Campus Avenue
14) Warren Hill Gymnasium,
47 Campus Avenue
15) Dickey-Wood Hall,
16) University Way Extension
17) John Mitchell Center,
67 Campus Avenue
18) McLellan House, 140 School Street
19) Philippi Hall, 19 Campus Avenue
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Central Heating Plant,
37 University Way Extension
President’s House, 37 College Avenue
Printmaking Studio, 47 University Way
Robie-Andrews Hall,
39 University Way
Russell Hall, 24 University Way
62 School Street
128 School Street
134 School Street
Brooks Student Center,
32 Campus Avenue
30) Upperclass Hall, 25 Husky Drive
31) Upton-Hastings Hall,
52 University Way
32) Woodward Hall, 20 University Way
33) 31 30 University Way Extension
USM president helping new students move into
their dorms during Orientation (Fall 2013)
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The true American
liberal arts experience
in a professionally-focused environment
USM proudly embraces a hands-on learning model in all programs;
it is the true undergraduate liberal arts experience. The student
programming applies lessons through internships, service learning
projects and project-based learning activities. USM students are
involved in interdisciplinary activities where creativity is used to
inform science. Projects are student driven with faculty oversight.
Lynn Kuzma explains, “USM is all about the student and their learning experience.”
Faculty, College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Science
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Hands-On Work Experience
Full-time USM international students are eligible to apply for Curricular Practical Training (CPT),
which offers off-campus work (full or part-time, paid or unpaid). Students are supervised and can earn
credit in their major towards their degree.
Matriculated students that complete a bachelor’s or master’s degree are eligible for one year of Optional
Practical Training (OPT) in their field. Its purpose is to provide an opportunity to gain employment
experience in a student’s field of study.
Student Story
Any summer, you might find
Professor Jo Williams analyzing
event management at Wimbledon
or networking with ESPN executives.
Professor Williams, chair of the USM
Sport Management program, brings
decades of firsthand experience in
the sport industry to her classroom.
Whether as tournament director
for the McCall’s LPGA Classic or a
consultant for the U.S. Field Hockey
Association, she continues to find
new ways to grow and shape the
sport industry.
The London Olympics provided firsthand
learning (and fun) for USM students.
Professors Jo Williams and Heidi Parker joined
20 undergraduate and graduate students for
the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of attending
London’s Olympic Games as part of the study
abroad course “London 2012: Management,
Marketing, and the Cultural Olympics.”
As a marketing major, Cody Seguin was eager for hands-on learning opportunities. When his advisor,
Professor Jeanne Munger, called him about the Honda CR-Z Media Challenge, he quickly signed up.
In just three weeks, Cody and his team submitted their “Love. Green. Fun. Challenge.” proposal for
promoting Honda’s new hybrid sports car using social media tools. They were selected as one of 10
competing teams in the country and immediately put their campaign into action, gaining invaluable
experience along the road.
Brian Andrews ’11, Cody Seguin (center) ’11 and Ashley Yerrick ’11 — the Honda CR-Z Media Challenge team.
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English Language Bridge
(ELB) Program
The ELB program is an academic support program
offered through the University of Southern Maine’s English
for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Department.
Students participating in the USM ESOL are from over
30 different languages and countries. Students in the
ELB program are non-native English speakers who have
met USM’s admission requirements except that their
TOEFL scores fall below the required level.
All ELB students meet with an academic advisor to select
courses which offer key elements to aid in that student’s
academic success. Students in the ELB program take both
ESOL and regular classes during their first semester or year
at USM.
Once students have achieved English proficiency they
may declare their choice of degree program (refer to page
16 for details).
Undergraduate applicants who meet the appropriate
language* and academic requirements are eligible to apply
for Direct Entry to nearly 100 undergraduate programs
offered at USM.
Students who need supplemental English language support
will be considered for the English Language Bridge (ELB)*
Program offered by USM. All classes which ELB students
take are credit-bearing. Students take up to 12-13 credits.
The minimum required score is TOEFL iBT 49 or IELTS 5.0.
* The ELB program is only available for Undergraduate students. Graduate
students would need to meet the minimum entry requirements.
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Program details
• One or two semester program
• Earn 12-13 academic credits
• Minimum English language entry requirement
is TOEFL iBT 49 or IELTS 5.0
• Progession into nearly 100 undergraduate
degree programs and concentrations
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Degree Programs
Undergraduate Direct Entry and ELB
International students are eligible to take the following degree programs
on the Portland and Gorham campuses. Students who meet the
minimum English language entry requirements will be considered for
Direct Entry. All other students are considered for the English Language
Bridge Program and then progress onto their desired degree program.
• Accounting
• Applied Technical Leadership
• Art
– Art and Entrepreneurial Studies
– Art History
– Studio Art
• Art Education
• Athletic Training
• Biochemistry
• Biology
– Biotechnology
– Ecology
– Human Biology
• Business (General Management)
– Entrepreneurship and Small Business
– General Management
– International Business
– Risk Management and Insurance
– Sustainable Business
• Chemistry
• Communication
• Computer Science
• Criminology
• Economics
• Electrical Engineering
• English
– English Secondary Education
– Writing
• Environmental Planning and Policy
– Environmental Policy Analysis
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• Environmental Science
– Applied Energy
– Environmental Education
– Environmental Sustainability
– Nature Tourism
• Exercise Science
– Exercise Physiology
– Health Science
• Finance
• French
– French Education
• Geography-Anthropology
– Applied GIS
– Archaeology
– Geography (Planning)
– Geosciences
• History
– History Secondary Education
• Liberal Studies – Humanities
• Linguistics
– American Sign Language/English Interpreting
– Speech and Language Science
• Marketing
• Mathematics
– Applied Mathematics/Operations Research
– Mathematics Education
– Pure Mathematics
– Statistics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Media Studies
• Music
– Jazz Studies
– Music Education
– Music Performance
– Musical Theatre
– Piano Pedagogy
• Philosophy
• Physics
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Recreation and Leisure Studies
–Community Recreation
– Therapeutic Recreation
• Social Work
• Sociology
• Sport Management
• Technology Management
– Construction Management
– Electro-Mechanical Systems
– Industrial Management
– Information and Communications
– Precision Manufacturing
– Technology
• Theatre
• Tourism and Hospitality
• Women and Gender Studies
Graduate Direct Entry
The University of Southern Maine offers
programs for graduate students who meet
the appropriate language and academic entry
requirements. Study Group can assist with the
application process.
Direct Entry Graduate Programs
Business Administration, MBA
Concentrations: Accounting, Finance, Health Management and Policy, and Sustainability
Community Planning and Development, MCPD
Public Health, MPH
Public Policy and Management, PPM
Public Policy / MBA
The Princeton Review named University of Southern Maine’s School of
Business one of 78 top schools in the northeast and the only school
in the state of Maine to be selected in the new edition of the annual
guidebook “The Best 295 Business Schools: 2014 Edition.”
Students find the central role that Maine businesses play in the curriculum, the rigorous internship program and proactive career placement
office to be the school’s most distinguishing features. Recent student
internships have included placements within Boston Celtics, IDEXX, Kraft
Foods, Key Bank, L.L. Bean, Maine Medical Center Research Institute,
Prudential, TD Bank, and WEX.
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From Classroom to Practice
We prepare you to take your classroom education into the
world as you embrace new opportunities in work and in life.
As a student at USM, you’ll have many opportunities to work in the field,
connecting what you learn in the classroom with real-world challenges. In fact,
internships are often central components of USM programs. Students work
within nonprofit organizations to put theory into practice; others find internships
in business throughout the region, from biotech firms to manufacturers to
financial services—experiences that often translate into future careers.
“My career as an economist with the Maine Department of
Labor’s Center for Workforce Research & Information (CWRI)
began with my University of Southern Maine Economics
degree. Many of the skills that I developed in my courses at
USM I’ve applied directly to our work at the CWRI. The skills
I learned as an undergraduate, including data organization
and presentation, statistical analysis, and the application of
economic theory to Maine’s labor markets, helped me
become a successful economist and build a nationally
recognized Labor Market Information Bureau.”
Chris Boudreau, Economics Major, Class of 2013
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Physics Professor Julie Ziffer was
recently recognized by the International Astronomical Union for all her
work in Asteroid research, by having
Asteroid 7909 named after her.
Ziffer is studying and researching
asteroids in our Solar System,
focusing more on asteroids made
of ice rather than rock.
Distinguished Professor Mark
Lapping and colleagues in the
Muskie School of Public Service
received a $100,000 grant to
develop a strong, abundant, and
resilient food system strategy for
the state of Maine, positioning the
state as a center of food production
and innovation.
Dan Stasko, associate professor
of natural and applied science,
researches the properties of new
materials, particularly ion conductors
such as those found in fuel cells.
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Student Success
A connected community
Student Success Centers
• Surrounded by more than 35,000 alumni
located just within the central and southern
Maine area
USM is focused on ensuring your success as a student. Each campus has a Student Success
Center where you can get your questions answered and receive academic and career-planning
assistance.
• 46,962 active alumni in all 50 states
• As Maine’s largest city and business hub,
Portland offers students a number of
opportunities for internships and research
“We’ve recruited outstanding talent
from USM and really benefited from
their consulting expertise.”
Kent Peterson
President and CEO, Fluid Imaging Technologies
“At USM you have a lot of opportunity in
the local community. At least 90% of
the professors have worked in the
industry and have connections to help
you get a job. I haven’t even graduated
yet and I have a job.”
Recent companies that hired USM students for
internships
1. Boys & Girls Club of Southern Maine
2. Fairchild Semiconductor
3. Pratt & Whitney
4. Texas Instruments
5. LL Bean
6. Maine Medical Center Research Institute
7. National Parks Service
8. Osher Map Library
9. South Portland Community TV
Chris Abbound
General Management
A TOP 50 place for Business and
Careers in the U.S. – Forbes.com
Community engagement
• More than 3,000 USM students contributed
nearly 300,000 hours of work through
internships with local companies or via
service-learning coursework.
Portland provides ample internship opportunities.
Leigh Churchill, a student in the Interdisciplinary Art and Entrepreneurial Studies program, interns with
Associate Professor of Art Jan Piribeck on projects that combine art, technology, science and geography.
Recently, she helped Professor Piribeck prepare for her one woman show in Latvia and worked on
inUNDATION, a “cultural cartography” campaign to raise awareness about global warming and rising sea
levels.
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Recent companies that hired USM graduates
1.Pratt & Whitney
2.IDEXX Laboratories
3.Tyler Technologies
4.Fairchild Semiconductor
5.Maine State Office of IT
Campus ventures: innovation and commercialization accelerator
Campus Ventures is a program designed to help
entrepreneurs, companies and university faculty
members advance technology-intensive projects and
provide rich experiential learning opportunities for
students.
Benefits to Students
Campus Ventures internships provide students with
hands-on projects to complement their academic
activities—and a paycheck too! Other benefits
include:
Campus Ventures as a Business Resource
Participation in Campus Ventures can jump-start a
commercially viable technology to market and
develop or resolve technical challenges within a technical product or process.
• Explore career choice
Innovation and Economic Development
Campus Ventures is a portal through which industry
can access university resources and provides a clear
path for faculty to commercialize their research. We
provide a “fast-track” for applied research and
commercialization of new technologies.
Experiential Education for Students
Students gain documentable, transferable skills
relevant to their career path. Students work in teams
with project managers and project plans that include
milestones, budgets, and time constraints, exposing
them to expectations in the workplace.
• Résumé/CV-worthy experience
• Networking and professional references
“In my opinion, Campus Ventures has
been one of the best programs ever
instated at the university. I recommend
any student working towards a degree,
whether it be Business, Engineering,
Industrial Technology, or really any
degree offered here. Campus Ventures
addresses many different focuses and
skill sets in each of their projects to
allow for growth in a way that students
get the experience they need before
ever leaving school. I highly recommend
any student to get involved in Campus
Ventures.”
“USM gave me such a strong
foundation. The professors really
pulled my potential out of me. A huge
part of an undergraduate education
is preparation for making good
choices, and USM really prepared me
to do that.”
Michael “Micky” Collins, PhD., University of
Pittsburgh Medical Center, Associate Professor—
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery/Department
of Neurological Surgery, Executive and Clinical
Director—UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion
Program, Class of 1992
Anonymous student
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Vibrant student
life experience
USM is home to more than a 100 different student
organizations, clubs, and service groups—the perfect
outlet for making friends and making a difference in
the world.
Sample Clubs and Organizations
• Environmental Science Student Group
Division III Sports (= Men’s= Women’s)
• Salsa Club
• Baseball
• Scuba Club
• Basketball+
• American Sign Language Club
• Cross-Country+
• Somali Student Organization
• Field Hockey
• Psychology Club
• Ice Hockey+
• Model United Nations
• Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field+
• Circle K Community Service
• Lacrosse+
• USM Enactus Team
• Soccer+
• Partners in Rural Health
• Softball
• Sport Management Club
• Tennis+
• International and National Exchange
• Volleyball
• Multicultural Student Association
• Wrestling
• International Relations Association
Co-Ed teams
• Anime Club
• Cheerleading
• Martial Arts Club
• Golf
• Cycle Club
Model United Nations Organization
The International Relations Association is an organization of students with a shared interest in
the International community, with a focus on encouraging global diplomacy. The organization meets weekly to
discuss and debate current issues, in addition to attending national and international Model United Nations
conferences, organizing USM’s MeMUNC conference, and engaging in civil service projects in the greater Portland area. International USM students play an active role in the vibrant Model UN Program.
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As leaders in the Somali
Student Organization,
Hassan Hassan ’11 and
Mohammed Dini ’11 helped
forge strong ties between
USM students and young
Somalis in the Portland
community.
In Fall 2013, both the USM men’s
and women’s Cross Country
teams placed second at the 17th
Annual New England Alliance
Championship.
Recently Mohammed was
recognized for his pivotal role
in promoting diversity on
campus.
Our Southern Maine
Huskies compete in
a full range of NCAA
Division III Athletics.
In the 2012-2013
season, USM had five
Little East Conference
Championship teams:
Women’s Basketball,
Indoor Track & Field and
Outdoor Track & Field;
Men’s Baseball and
Indoor Track & Field.
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Outstanding facilities
Our residential undergraduates live and learn on our beautiful
Gorham campus, enjoying all the advantages of a picturesque
New England town. On campus are six residence halls, which
house our Living Learning Communities, including the nationally
recognized Russell Scholars Program and the Pioneers Program.
Classrooms, the library, athletic fields and sports facilities, the
student center, studios, labs, theaters... all are easily accessible
on this close-knit residential campus.
Features
Learning commons
The libraries on both the Portland and Gorham
campuses feature new “Learning Commons”,
dedicated spaces where students can take
advantage of tutoring services, help with research,
and small group meetings with other students.
Russell Hall is home to the Theatre Department and
Performance Centers. The Main Stage is a 200-seat
classical theatre which features four shows per
semester including musicals, operas, dramas, and
dance performances. A second laboratory theatre,
The Black Box, is located downstairs and seats
25-40 people; it features two shows per semester
which are entirely student run, including direction,
design, writing, and any other necessary production.
The iconic Corthell Hall is home to the USM School
of Music and houses music classrooms, student
practice and instruction areas, and a 200-seat
performance hall.
Brooks Student Center offers a convenience store,
the full dining hall, student mailboxes, and administrative offices for Student Life activities.
Map Library
USM’s Osher Map Library and Smith Center for
Cartographic Education is considered one of the
nation’s premier rare maps libraries. Its collections
include a 1475 map of the Holy Land, a George
Washington land survey, and and two maps
developed with the help of George Washington,
America’s first president.
Gorham is a small and safe town. USM police
officers are trained and charged by the state to
provide safety services to the campus community,
including 24-hour police escort service.
The John Mitchell Center
Home to the Department of Engineering and
Technology, it became LEED certified (Leadership
in Energy and Environmental Design) in 2005.
This building features high-tech electronics, robotics,
and laboratory classrooms, in addition to a
solarium lounge.
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Athletics
The Costello Sports Complex, located on the
Gorham campus, features a wide array of fitness
facilities.
The Fitness Center
The fitness center, filled with state-of-the-art fitness
equipment that will satisfy both the experienced and
inexperienced user, is open seven days a week.
Treadmills, ellipticals, and other cardio equipment are
complimented by selectorized, plate-loaded, and free
weight strength training equipment.
The multi-purpose studio has a sound system, and
wireless microphone for instructors, and a variety of
equipment including physioballs, bosuballs,
kettlebells, and a full kickboxing gym. Group classes
range from Zumba, Bootcamp, Step, Physioball,
Kettlebell, Yoga, and many more.
The multi-lane track surrounds four multi-purpose
courts available for basketball, volleyball, and
badminton, etc. These courts are also used for
intramural floor hockey, and indoor soccer.
The Warren G. Hill Gymnasium is the home venue
for USM’s men’s and women’s basketball, wrestling
and women’s volleyball teams and is part of the
Costello Sports Complex.
Ice Arena
The USM Ice Arena opened in the fall of 1998,
and features the only Olympic-size ice surface in the
state of Maine. The arena is used by the men’s and
women’s hockey programs, as well as by community
groups and the US Women’s Olympic Hockey Team.
Field House
The $5.5 million USM Field House features a
six-lane, 200-meter track with tennis courts,
basketball courts as well as practice areas for
baseball and softball. The 5,574 square-meters
Field House seats 750 people.
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Estimated 2014-2015 tuition and fees
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PRICE
Undergraduate degree
$19,950
Graduate degree
$1,026 per academic credit 1
University fees
$1,330 per academic year 2
Room and board, includes 3 meals per day
$9,820 per academic year
Medical insurance
1 Full-time students take between 9-12 credit hours per semester, $9,234-$12,312 per semester
2 Estimated on 30 credit hours per academic year. Actual costs will vary depending on credit hours.
$942 per academic year
Airport transfer, one-way from Portland
International Airport (PWM) (optional service)
Bank statement minimums
Visit isc.maine.edu/usm for additional information.
These estimated costs are published solely for financial planning purposes and include costs for oncampus accommodation and resident meal plan, books, supplies, travel and other miscellaneous costs
that will vary by student and program. All fees are mandatory except where indicated. Fees are estimated
and subject to change based on the university fees set in late spring of 2014. Tuition and fees may vary
based on program and registration status. All information was accurate at the time of printing and may
be subject to change.
$50 one-time, on initial arrival
$34,352
Undergraduate academic year
$37,120
Graduate academic year
Updated pricing can be found at isc.maine.edu/usm
2014-15 Semester dates
SEMESTER
APPLICATION DEADLINE
PROGRAM
START DATE
END OF SEMESTER
(END OF EXAMINATIONS)
VACATIONS
Fall 2014
June 1st 2014
September 2nd 2014
December 22nd 2014
Fall break: October 13th-14th 2014
Thanksgiving: November 26th-28th 2014
Spring 2015
November 15th 2014
January 12th 2015
May 2nd 2015
Martin Luther King Day: January 20th 2015
Winter Break: February 17th-21st 2015
Spring Break: March 31st-April 4th 2015
How to Apply
Applying is easy:
Apply online
Complete the online application form at isc.maine.
edu/usm. You will then need to send your supporting
documents to a Student Enrollment Advisor.
Apply by email
umsadmissions@studygroup.com
Apply locally
Submit your completed application form and
supplemental documents to your local educational
representative. Further application forms are available
by contacting us at
umsadmissions@studygroup.com
Apply by mail
University of Southern Maine, c/o University of Maine
248 Estabrooke Hall, Orono, ME 04469, USA
For additional information
Our expert Student Enrollment Advisors are available
for help and advice. You can contact us through our
website: isc.maine.edu/usm
Application checklist The following items are required for admissions consideration to the University of Southern Maine:
nn Completed University of Southern Maine
application form
nn Parent/guardian sign the “agreement” section of
the application form (for students under 18 years
old only). Students must be 17 years of age upon
arrival at Orientation.
nn Certified transcripts of all your relevant
qualifications in native language and English
nn An official recent bank statement (within the last
6 months) of the fee payer (in original language
and English) indicating adequate funds to
support at least one full year of academic study
as well as personal expenses
nn Copy of TOEFL or IELTS language score test report
nn A photocopy of your passport identification page
nn A copy of GRE/GMAT scores sent to the
University of Southern Maine, if applicable (select
graduate applicants only)
nn A photocopy of your current I-20, I-94, and visa,
if applicable
nn Student essay
nn One letter of recommendation from a school
teacher or academic staff member is
recommended but not required for undergraduate
applicants. Three letters of recommendation are
required for graduate applicants
nn Resume or curriculum vitae
(graduate applicants only)
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