USM Portland Campus & USM Gorham Campus - Summer Housing

35 Bedford St., Portland , Maine 04101

Intern Housing Availability

Min. Length of Stay: 1
Max. Length of Stay: 107 Nights

First Check In: May 18, 2025
Last Check In: July 31, 2025
Last Check Out: August 8, 2025

About Us

The city of Portland boasts a world-class art museum, great restaurants, the beautiful Old Port area, and a bustling waterfront. Numerous sandy beaches are near and outlet shopping is just 20 minutes away. The University of Southern Maine Portland campus boasts a brand new student center featuring food and beverage retail outlets open throughout the summer, proximity to grocery stores and restaurants, and a short bus ride to downtown Portland and all that the city has to offer. The Portland Commons Residence Hall opened for summer internship housing in May 2024, offering nearby campus fitness center access. Portland Commons apartments are highly sought after and are forecast to fill quickly, we encourage all those interns to apply as early as possible upon intern program confirmation. The building is beautiful and was designed specifically with events like conferences and meetings in mind. With easy access from I-295, there is an 1150-spot parking garage attached to the building making it so convenient for attendees coming from any direction.

Only 12 miles inland, USM's Gorham campus is a more traditional New England-style campus with rolling green hills and the village center a short 5-minute walk from campus. There are numerous residence halls, a large dining commons, access to fitness equipment, and spaces in our sports complex.

Who Can Stay Here?

co-ops

Study Tour Participant

Interns

Researchers

Traveling Nurses

Requirements to Stay

Age 18+

Gov. Issued I.D.

Payment Methods

Credit Card

Special Announcements

2025 Pricing coming soon. Upon inquiry we can share average rates of Summer 2024 and estimated rates for Summer 2025

Housing Options

VIRTUAL TOUR: Upper Class Hall Video

VIRTUAL TOUR: Portland Commons Video

Residence Types:

Hotel-Like
Residence Halls
Suite/Apartment

Bathroom Types:

Communal
Private
Shared

Exterior Photo of Upper Class Hall on USM - Gorham Campus

USM Gorham Campus: UpperClass Hall

Residence Type:

Suite/Apartment

Occupancy Type:

Double, Quad

USM Portland Campus: Portland Commons Four-Person Double Apartment

Residence Type:

Hotel-Like, Suite/Apartment

Occupancy Type:

Quad

Portland Commons - Two Person Single Apartment

USM Portland Campus: Portland Commons 2 Person Single Apartments

Residence Type:

Hotel-Like, Suite/Apartment

Occupancy Type:

Double

Portland Commons 1 Person Studio Apartments

USM Portland Campus: Portland Commons 1 Person Single Studio Apartments

Residence Type:

Hotel-Like, Suite/Apartment

Occupancy Type:

Single

USM Portland Campus: Portland Commons 4 Person Single Apartments

Residence Type:

Hotel-Like, Suite/Apartment

Occupancy Type:

Quad

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On-Site Amenities

Portland Commons sits on the corner of Durham and Bedford Streets, spanning approximately 218,000 square feet, and adding an aesthetically pleasing cornerstone to our campus gateway. Study and meeting rooms are available, as a comfortable common gathering space with a full kitchen, and indoor bike storage. Wireless internet, Air Conditioning, access to fitness centers, Campus card access to the building, Free laundry facilities, and more.

Upper-Class Hall sits at the top of the western end of the Gorham Campus, offering ample parking, air conditioning, free laundry facilities, and more. Upperclass is directly next to the activity Hodgdon field, just up the hill from the Costello sports complex, and also offers walkability to all the shops, services, and amenities featured in the town of Gorham.

ADA Accessible

Basketball Courts

Coffee Shop

Common Area

Desk

Dining Options

Dresser

Fitness Center

Microwave

Office Chair

On-Site Parking

Refrigerator

Stovetop

Wi-Fi

Around the Area

Nearby Transportation

Bikes

Bus

Rideshare

Scooters

Taxi

Rideshare

Our rural Gorham campus is home to our Upper-Class Residence hall. Only 11 miles from Portland, and all of the excitement the city has to offer, this residence hall is conveniently located in the heart of the town of Gorham featuring a variety of charming eateries and shops. The town of Gorham also offers access to many outdoor activities and local parks and trails including proximity to the incredibly popular Sabago Lake area which features loads of activities for outdoor enthusiasts and water sports.

Our Portland campus is in a lively, lovable city on Casco Bay. Enjoy everything that Portland has to offer from music, theater, and the arts, to entertainment of all kinds — and amazing, local food. Adjacent to campus is Back Cove Bay, set along Portland’s iconic Baxter Blvd on Back Cove, this park has a 3-mile multi-use path, athletic field, horticultural gardens, fitness course, and wildlife viewing areas. The tree-lined stone dust and paved path boasts views of the skyline while hugging the edges of a tidal estuary basin. There are abundant opportunities for birding, biking, running, and walking.

Visit Portland Maine Video

Banks

Beaches

Dining Options

Gas Stations

Grocery Shopping

Medical Facilities

Nightlife

Post Office

Shopping

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs for USM Summer Housing

FOR YOUR BED – note our different mattress sizes!

Upper-class Hall beds have regular twin-size mattresses. Portland Commons beds have XL Long Twin Size in the 4 Person Double Apartments and FULL-Size Mattresses in all other apartments.

Sheets and pillowcase
Mattress pad
Pillow
Blanket
Bedspread or comforter

ELECTRICAL ITEMS ALLOWED

All Upper-Class rooms come with a Microfridge unit, designed to save energy and are very convenient (combined refrigerator, freezer, and microwave). Please do not bring a refrigerator, microwave, or freezer.

Standard Electronics you are welcome to bring include:

Computer/laptop
Printer and accessories
Power strip with surge protector – extension cords are NOT allowed
Study lamp with compact fluorescent or LED light bulbs
Low-power stereo (less than 800 watts)
Streaming compatible TV
DVD, Blu-ray player
Gaming systems
Fan
Iron w/automatic shutoff
Hair dryer, curling iron, etc.
Keurig machine or comparable machine using a similar brewing mechanism
Automatic shut-off tea kettle

PERSONAL ITEMS

Headphones with a microphone (in case you and your roommate are attending separate virtual events, meetings, etc.)
Towels
Toiletries
Umbrella
Jacket, raincoat
First aid kit, thermometer, personal medications

ROOM DECORATIONS

Area rug
Posters affixed w/poster putty or blue painter’s tape (no other tapes, tacks, or nails. Command strips may be used as long as they are used correctly! If they are just pulled off the wall, the paint will come off and charges will be assessed.)
Pictures of family and friends
Plants

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

Cell phone
Clock
Storage boxes/space organizers
Trashcan and trash bags
Broom and basic cleaning supplies
Laundry basket, detergent
Clothes hangers
Basic kitchen supplies for common kitchen use: Utensils, cups, plates, and bowls for your room
Ironing board
Sports equipment – must be kept in your room
Toilet paper for apartments and suites
Plunger for apartments and suites

PLEASE DO NOT BRING

Hoverboards – Recent information has revealed that the batteries in the devices are dangerous and prone to explosion, creating a safety and fire risk. Our priority is the safety of the members of our community, and until a time that the safety standards of these devices are improved, Residential Life has prohibited these devices from being in all residential buildings. Should these devices be found in the halls, guests will be asked to remove them from the building.

Incandescent light bulbs – please use compact fluorescents and LEDs, which save energy
Candles, incense, oil-burning lamps
Toaster ovens, toasters, hot plates, air fryers
George Foreman grills, charcoal or gas grills
Coffee makers (except Keurig machines or those with similar brewing mechanism)
Extension cords
Weapons of any kind
Darts and dart boards
Animals, except fish, or service animals as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, subject to DSC approval
Fry Daddy’s, electric frying pans
Air conditioners, dehumidifiers, halogen lamps, medusa lamps
Ceiling hangings, ceiling fans
Alcohol paraphernalia
Refrigerator
Freezer
Microwave

May I bring my own furniture with me?

All residence hall rooms are fully furnished with a bed, a desk, a chair, bureau space, and a closet available to each resident. Please note that all furniture assigned to a room must stay in the room – it will not be moved or stored to make room for your own. You may bring any furniture that you might like to have in your room, (with the exception of waterbeds and lofts), but you should consider what your roommate(s) may also be bringing; talk to them before you make any final decisions. Useful items might be a small bedside table, floor lamp, television stand, small rug and so forth.

May I bring or build a loft in my residence hall room?

No, we do not allow lofts in student rooms. Some beds in some halls are already semi-lofted.

For beds that are not semi-lofted, you may use plastic bed risers for a bit more under-bed storage.

Are pets allowed in the residence halls?

No pets or animals of any kind may be kept in the residence halls, with the exception of non-poisonous, non-walking fish in an aquarium (one aquarium only, up to 10 gallons), service animals as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments 2008, or approved assistance animals.

Prior approval of an assistance animal is required by the Disability Services Center. The University is not responsible for the loss or harm to any fish due to interruptions in power services.