USM Portland Campus & USM Gorham Campus - Summer Housing

USM Portland Campus & USM Gorham Campus - Summer Housing
 35 Bedford St., Portland,
Maine
04101

Intern Housing Availability
Min. Length of Stay:
Minimum Length of Stay
1

Max. Length of Stay:
76 Nights
First Check In: May 24, 2026
Last Check In: July 30, 2026
Last Check Out: August 8, 2026


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+
Government Issued I.D.

Payment Methods

Credit Card
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Special Announcements
Special Announcements

JUST ANNOUNCED! SUMMER 2026 INTERN HOUSING RATES HAVE BEEN SET. USM Gorham and Portland Campus Housing is officially Ready To accept your Applications. Book NOW While Supplies Last, Portland Campus Will Sellout Fast!  

Use these links and follow instructions for the application process: University of Southern Maine – Summer Intern Housing Interest Form 

If you have any additional questions, please email Residence Life at usm.reslife@maine.edu

Full Summer Intern Room Rates – Per Person

Gorham Campus

Suite (single) $4,175.00
Apartment (single)$5,155.00
Apartment (double)$4,731.00

 

       

 

Portland Campus

Single Room Ensuite $5,131.00
Single Room Efficiency (studio) Apartment$ 7,764.00
2 Person 2 Bedroom Apartment$ 7,167.00
4 Person 2 Bedroom Apartment$ 5,705.00
4 Person 4 Bedroom Apartment$ 6,541.00
Housing Options
On-Site Residence Options Description HTML version

VIRTUAL TOUR: Upper Class Hall Video

VIRTUAL TOUR: Portland Commons Video

Residence Types:
  • Apartment
  • Hotel/Hotel-Like
  • Residence Hall
  • Suite

Bathroom Types:
  • Communal
  • Private
  • Shared


Portland Commons - Two Person Single Apartment

USM Portland Campus: Portland Commons 2 Person Single Apartments

Residence Type: Apartment, Hotel/Hotel-Like
Occupancy Type: Double
Fully Furnished:
Yes
Kitchen:
Yes
Kitchen Utensils Included:
No
Air Conditioning:
Yes
Washer/Dryer:
Yes

These Double Occupancy Apartments features:

  • 2 PRIVATE Bedrooms with FULL-SIZE Beds
  • Shared Bathroom
  • Shared Living Room Space with Couch and armchair
  • In-unit Laundry Washer and Dryer
  • Full Kitchen: Full-Size Refrigerator, Oven & Stove, Microwave, Dishwasher
Exterior Photo of Upper Class Hall on USM - Gorham Campus

USM Gorham Campus: UpperClass Hall

Residence Type: Apartment, Suite
Occupancy Type: Double, Quad
Fully Furnished:
Yes
Kitchen:
Yes
Kitchen Utensils Included:
No
Air Conditioning:
Yes
Washer/Dryer:
Yes

Upperclass Hall is home to nearly 300 upperclass and graduate students who enjoy suite and apartment living in our only LEED certified residence hall. Any room can be made gender-inclusive. Upperclass Hall suites and apartments have air conditioning with complete in-room control. Every floor has lounges and laundry facilities; laundry cycles can be monitored from your computer and a text message can be sent when your load is complete. The building is handicapped accessible and there is convenient parking just behind the building. 

All suites and apartments have bathrooms. Four person double suite bedrooms include two twin beds, two dressers, two desks and chairs, and two closets. Suite common areas include a couch and a chair, two Microfridges, and a counter top with low cabinets and a sink. 

Four person single apartment bedrooms come with a twin bed, dresser, desk, chair and closet. Apartment common areas include a full kitchen with full sized refrigerator, stove, oven, sink, microwave, plentiful cabinets and counter space, and a dining room table and four chairs. There are also a few four person double apartments, which have the same amenities, but two people share each bedroom. T

Upperclass suite double bedrooms are approximately 11’9″ x 14’9″, and suite living rooms are about 11′ x 24′.

Portland Commons 1 Person Studio Apartments

USM Portland Campus: Portland Commons 1 Person Single Studio Apartments

Residence Type: Apartment, Hotel/Hotel-Like
Occupancy Type: Single
Fully Furnished:
Yes
Kitchen:
Yes
Kitchen Utensils Included:
No
Air Conditioning:
Yes
Washer/Dryer:
No

These Single Studio Apartments Feature:

  • Private Bedroom with Full Size Bed
  • Private Bathroom
  • Full Kitchen: Refrigerator, Oven/Stovetop, Microwave, Dishwasher
  • Access to Shared Laundry Rooms with complimentary usage
Portland Commons Four-Person Double Apartment

USM Portland Campus: Portland Commons Four-Person Double Apartment

Residence Type: Apartment, Hotel/Hotel-Like
Occupancy Type: Quad
Fully Furnished:
Yes
Kitchen:
Yes
Kitchen Utensils Included:
No
Air Conditioning:
Yes
Washer/Dryer:
Yes

These Four Person Double Apartments feature:

  • 2 shared Bedrooms with 2 twin beds in each bedroom
  • Shared Bathroom
  • Shared Living Room Space with Couch and Armchair
  • In-unit Laundry Washer and Dryer
  • Full Kitchen: Full-Size Refrigerator, Oven & Stove, Microwave, Dishwasher
Portland Commons 4 Person Single Apartments

USM Portland Campus: Portland Commons 4 Person Single Apartments

Residence Type: Apartment, Hotel/Hotel-Like
Occupancy Type: Quad
Fully Furnished:
Yes
Kitchen:
Yes
Kitchen Utensils Included:
No
Air Conditioning:
Yes
Washer/Dryer:
Yes

These Double Occupancy Apartments features:

  • 4 PRIVATE Bedrooms with FULL-SIZE Beds
  • 2 Shared Bathroom
  • Shared Living Room Space with Couch and Armchair
  • In-unit Laundry Washer and Dryer
  • Full Kitchen: Full-Size Refrigerator, Oven & Stove, Microwave, Dishwasher

Portland Commons 1 Person Studio Apartments

USM Portland Campus: Portland Commons 1 Person Single Studio Apartments

Residence Type: Apartment, Hotel/Hotel-Like
Occupancy Type: Single
Fully Furnished:
Yes
Kitchen:
Yes
Kitchen Utensils Included:
No
Air Conditioning:
Yes
Washer/Dryer:
No

These Single Studio Apartments Feature:

  • Private Bedroom with Full Size Bed
  • Private Bathroom
  • Full Kitchen: Refrigerator, Oven/Stovetop, Microwave, Dishwasher
  • Access to Shared Laundry Rooms with complimentary usage
Portland Commons Four-Person Double Apartment

USM Portland Campus: Portland Commons Four-Person Double Apartment

Residence Type: Apartment, Hotel/Hotel-Like
Occupancy Type: Quad
Fully Furnished:
Yes
Kitchen:
Yes
Kitchen Utensils Included:
No
Air Conditioning:
Yes
Washer/Dryer:
Yes

These Four Person Double Apartments feature:

  • 2 shared Bedrooms with 2 twin beds in each bedroom
  • Shared Bathroom
  • Shared Living Room Space with Couch and Armchair
  • In-unit Laundry Washer and Dryer
  • Full Kitchen: Full-Size Refrigerator, Oven & Stove, Microwave, Dishwasher
Portland Commons 4 Person Single Apartments

USM Portland Campus: Portland Commons 4 Person Single Apartments

Residence Type: Apartment, Hotel/Hotel-Like
Occupancy Type: Quad
Fully Furnished:
Yes
Kitchen:
Yes
Kitchen Utensils Included:
No
Air Conditioning:
Yes
Washer/Dryer:
Yes

These Double Occupancy Apartments features:

  • 4 PRIVATE Bedrooms with FULL-SIZE Beds
  • 2 Shared Bathroom
  • Shared Living Room Space with Couch and Armchair
  • In-unit Laundry Washer and Dryer
  • Full Kitchen: Full-Size Refrigerator, Oven & Stove, Microwave, Dishwasher
Portland Commons - Two Person Single Apartment

USM Portland Campus: Portland Commons 2 Person Single Apartments

Residence Type: Apartment, Hotel/Hotel-Like
Occupancy Type: Double
Fully Furnished:
Yes
Kitchen:
Yes
Kitchen Utensils Included:
No
Air Conditioning:
Yes
Washer/Dryer:
Yes

These Double Occupancy Apartments features:

  • 2 PRIVATE Bedrooms with FULL-SIZE Beds
  • Shared Bathroom
  • Shared Living Room Space with Couch and armchair
  • In-unit Laundry Washer and Dryer
  • Full Kitchen: Full-Size Refrigerator, Oven & Stove, Microwave, Dishwasher

Exterior Photo of Upper Class Hall on USM - Gorham Campus

USM Gorham Campus: UpperClass Hall

Residence Type: Apartment, Suite
Occupancy Type: Double, Quad
Fully Furnished:
Yes
Kitchen:
Yes
Kitchen Utensils Included:
No
Air Conditioning:
Yes
Washer/Dryer:
Yes

Upperclass Hall is home to nearly 300 upperclass and graduate students who enjoy suite and apartment living in our only LEED certified residence hall. Any room can be made gender-inclusive. Upperclass Hall suites and apartments have air conditioning with complete in-room control. Every floor has lounges and laundry facilities; laundry cycles can be monitored from your computer and a text message can be sent when your load is complete. The building is handicapped accessible and there is convenient parking just behind the building. 

All suites and apartments have bathrooms. Four person double suite bedrooms include two twin beds, two dressers, two desks and chairs, and two closets. Suite common areas include a couch and a chair, two Microfridges, and a counter top with low cabinets and a sink. 

Four person single apartment bedrooms come with a twin bed, dresser, desk, chair and closet. Apartment common areas include a full kitchen with full sized refrigerator, stove, oven, sink, microwave, plentiful cabinets and counter space, and a dining room table and four chairs. There are also a few four person double apartments, which have the same amenities, but two people share each bedroom. T

Upperclass suite double bedrooms are approximately 11’9″ x 14’9″, and suite living rooms are about 11′ x 24′.

On-Site Amenities

On Site Amenities Description
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
Map Lat Lon

43.662720615156, -70.2748042

Around the Area
Nearby Transportation
Bikes
Bus
Rideshare
Scooters
Taxi

Around Us Description HTML version

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

 

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Beaches
Dining Options
Gas Stations
Grocery Shopping
Medical Facilities
Nightlife
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