The University of Southern Maine spans Gorham, Portland, and Lewiston campuses, with Gorham's historic Corthell Hall marking the exact site where the university began as the Western Normal School in 1878, and most first-year students housed in Upton-Hastings, Anderson, and Robie-Andrews Halls.
Enrollment
6,257
Total Students
Freshman Class
1,114
Approx.
Move-In Dates
August 28 - August 29, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
82%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Dates
Volunteers in bright yellow "Welcome to USM" shirts guide vehicles to your assigned residence hall on move-in day. Bring your own microwave only if not using the provided University-owned Microfridge unit, since Gorham campus policy prohibits additional microwaves and refrigerators beyond what's supplied. This specific date should be confirmed directly with USM Residential Life closer to move-in, given genuine uncertainty in the sources available at the time of research.
August 28 - August 29, 2026
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned window - early arrivals often just wait longer.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck; loading-zone carts run out fast.
- Parking near freshman halls fills up quickly - have a backup plan or drop-off spot.
- Loading zones usually enforce a strict time limit (often 30 minutes) before you're expected to move your car to long-term parking.
- Activate your student ID online before you arrive - many schools require it for building and elevator access from day one.
- If you want your bed lofted or the frame height adjusted, check whether your school needs that request submitted online in advance - most won't do it on the spot.
- Check your school's specific package-acceptance window before shipping anything ahead - most won't hold early deliveries outside a set date range.
- Unpack essentials first: bedding, toiletries, and chargers, before anything else.
Housing & Dorms
- Photo coming soon
Upton-Hastings Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year only Anderson Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year only- Photo coming soon
Robie-Andrews Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year only
Housing Links
Links open University of Southern Maine's website - not always the exact page, but a real starting point.
Orientation
New Student Orientation & Campus Community Exploration Day (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
August 28 - August 30, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$12,000
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
Nearby data coming soon.
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Checklists
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A free, printable packing checklist covering everything from bedding to important documents - built for any freshman, including yours at University of Southern Maine.
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