Online Programs
The University of Southern Maine (USM) offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs and certificates that are fully achievable online. They meet the rigorous standards of our traditional face-to-face degree programs and are taught by USM faculty.
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Enrollment Support for Online Programs
Find the online program that's right for you with help from an Admissions counselor. At USM, we understand that coming back to school to finish a degree can be stressful and confusing. An Admissions counselor will assist you throughout the inquiry, application, and admission process.
Transfer Your Prior Academic Credits
Get a head start on completing your degree by transferring prior academic credits to USM. The Admissions office will review your transcript and offer guidance with program and course selection. After you are admitted, the Office of Transfer Affairs will complete an official transfer credit evaluation to ensure your credits are utilized and applied appropriately.
Get Credit for Your Experience
Gain academic credit for skills and knowledge you've acquired on the job, during military service, or through community engagement. USM's Office for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) has developed systematic ways to assess your learning competencies in a supportive atmosphere, supplying the academic bridge that effectively and efficiently connects practical with theoretical knowledge.
Meet our Accomplished USM Faculty
Connect with dedicated professors who are highly accomplished in their fields and actively engaged in our communities. Our online programs meet the same rigorous standards as our traditional, on-campus degree programs and are taught by the same great USM faculty. As teachers, mentors, and advisors, they will work with you — and challenge you — to achieve your academic potential.
Support for Online Student Success
Once you are admitted, you'll have both a Faculty Advisor and an Online Student Success Advisor to assist you from start to finish. USM's comprehensive Online Support Services include academic advising, prior learning assessment, tutoring, tech support, and online student orientation
Veterans Upward Bound
As part of our commitment to support veterans, this federally funded pre-college program offers eligible veterans individualized assistance — both in-person and online — with college applications, financial aid, VA benefits, tutoring, and more. Participating veterans can also earn a small stipend!
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