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-- This web site relies on javascript for some of its functionality. For the best user experience, enable javascript in your browser. Public Health Advisory: Information and updates regarding Coronavirus USM-specific Coronavirus Information Jump to main content Toggle navigation Undergraduate Graduate Online Professional Development Prospective Students Current Students Parents & Families Alumni & Community Give to USM Majors, Minors, & Programs Costs & Financial Aid Admissions Athletics Research News & Events Apply Now Notifications Merit Scholarships First-year and transfer applicants who submit an admission application by June 1 will be automatically considered for merit scholarships . Early Action and Test-Optional Applicants for the 2020 – 2021 academic year are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores for admission consideration, except for the BS in Nursing program. Early Action and Test-Optional: Learn More Reduced tuition for Muskie Master programs Out-of-state graduate students pursuing our Master’s of Public Health (MPH) and Master’s of Policy, Planning, and Management (MPPM) are now eligible for reduced tuition. Reduced tuition for Muskie Master programs: Learn More Visit USM While on-campus visits are suspended, we’re offering online and virtual experiences so you can connect with us and learn more about USM. Visit USM: Explore Options Reduced Enrollment Deposit Admitted Students: We’re keeping your education affordable. Understanding that your finances may be impacted by the pandemic, we’ve reduced our required enrollment deposit to $50 for undergraduates and $100 for most graduate programs. Reduced Enrollment Deposit: Learn More Previous Next Highlights Congratulations to our 2020 graduates! Our online ceremony featured pre-recorded remarks from Student Commencement Speaker Leyla M. Hashi ’20, President Glenn Cummings, and Provost Jeannine Uzzi. If you missed our online celebration on May 9, you can still check out the recorded ceremony honoring the Class of 2020. Congratulations to our 2020 graduates!: Watch Video Mechanical engineering students respond to crisis When Maine Medical Center asked us to help alleviate critical shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE), Berkeley Elias, Daniel Madison St Peter, and assistant professor Asheesh Lanba immediately responded. Using 3-D printers in our Maker Innovation Studio, they created 28 face shield prototypes in less than 36 hours to send to healthcare professionals fighting COVID-19. Mechanical engineering students respond to crisis: Learn More Putting classwork into action during pandemic Two social work majors put their classwork into action as our Sullivan Gym transitioned to a temporary wellness center for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. Kahla Jusell ’20 is coordinating resources and basic needs for people experiencing homelessness while Summer Becker ’20 is busy helping to prepare and serve nearly 300 meals a day in Portland's Preble Street Resource Center Soup Kitchen. Putting classwork into action during pandemic: Learn More Juried Student Exhibition 2020 held online Each year, our Art Department holds a juried art show that teaches students valuable professional lessons and exposes their work to viewers. Due to the challenges of COVID-19, this year's event is being held online. First-place winner Demel Ruff sculpted his video work to better accommodate an online setting. Fires Burning , his civil rights-inspired, one-minute video, is no less powerful for its brevity or its online presentation. Juried Student Exhibition 2020 held online: Learn More Connect With Us: Virtual & Online Experiences While we have suspended in-person, on-campus visits and tours to protect the well-being of our visitors and the University, there are still many dynamic opportunities to take a closer look at our thriving academic community. You can explore campus through a virtual tour, attend an informational online webinar, and join a one-on-one video chat with a current student or admissions counselor. We’re looking forward to connecting with you! Connect With Us: Virtual & Online Experiences: Learn More Important Contacts for Students and Families Huskies are resilient. We’re ready to improvise. We’re ready to respond. We’re available via phone, email, and video chat to answer your questions and provide guidance. Hours noted reflect university staff availability in virtual or remote offices. 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