Do University of Southern Maine have dorms?

Please note that we do not have family housing available, and all residents must be matriculated, enrolled USM students to live on campus.

Is University of Southern Maine a party school?

USM In Gorham. Dorm parties in USM are usually lame, but the off-campus houses and Greek hangs can really amp things up. Similar to St. Joe’s, USM has too much of a “commuter” problem on the weekends to push it into the upper tier of party schools in Maine.

Does University of Southern Maine allow pets?

Animals (also known as Assistance Animals defined by the Fair Housing Act) may be allowed in the Residence Hall buildings but only with prior approval by the Disability Services Center (to begin this process, students should contact the Disability Services Center at [email protected] or 207-780-4706.

Does USM have coed dorms?

At USM we are proud to offer a variety of housing options for our students. All of our communities, unless specifically noted, have the option for students to opt-in to a gender-inclusive room, which can be assigned by the Office of Residential Life.

Are freshman required to live on campus?

No, first-year students are not required to live on campus. Most first-year students do live on campus because of the ease of transition from home to campus life, access to university resources and the ability to make lifelong friends.

How many residence halls are there at the University of Maine?

The University of Maine campus has 19 different residence facilities, providing a wide variety of building and community styles to meet students’ needs. These include 17 residence halls and two buildings that house apartment or suite-style living. Plan your room by viewing room and hall videos, room layouts and measurements in the links below!

How many campuses does the University of Southern Maine have?

Each of our three welcoming and supportive campuses at the University of Southern Maine (USM) is unique, yet all share the extensive resources of the university and our dynamic communities. With easy access to all Maine has to offer, from the city to the countryside, our campuses offer the best of both worlds.

What is the University of Southern Maine’s $5 million gift?

The $5 million gift — one of the largest cash gifts in University of Southern Maine history — will be used to build a world-class facility that supports our music and visual arts students. It will also contribute to a thriving arts scene that attracts visitors and jobs to the region.

What can you do with your USM degree?

USM students like Catherine Scheirer ’23 have served as dance teachers and cooking instructors, mentors and tutors, playmates, and confidants to Portland-area youth through a decade-long partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine. It’s good experience for the USM students, most of whom are aspiring teachers.