University of Southern Maine

University of Southern Maine requires at least 120 credit hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at University of Southern Maine, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. University of Southern Maine accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, University of Southern Maine has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 41% of students who start college at University of Southern Maine graduate within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	–	X	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: University of Southern Maine may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Will I Take At University of Southern Maine?

University of Southern Maine has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with University of Southern Maine directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at University of Southern Maine

When choosing a major, University of Southern Maine students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at University of Southern Maine.University of Southern Maine allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. University of Southern Maine false.University of Southern Maine offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About University of Southern Maine

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Does University of Southern Maine Offer Learning Disability Services?

🟨 Check with University of Southern Maine directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does University of Southern Maine Offer Online Classes?

✅ University of Southern Maine true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does University of Southern Maine Offer AP Credit?

✅ University of Southern Maine true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does University of Southern Maine Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at University of Southern Maine, check with the school directly. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at University of Southern Maine.

Does University of Southern Maine Require Internships?

🟨 University of Southern Maine does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About University of Southern Maine

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University of Southern Maine Library

The main library on campus is the Glickman Library and there are 3 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at University of Southern Maine

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

University of Southern Maine does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does University of Southern Maine have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

University of Southern Maine has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at University of Southern Maine include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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