35 Bedford St., Portland,
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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.
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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 |
VIRTUAL TOUR: Upper Class Hall Video
VIRTUAL TOUR: Portland Commons Video
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.
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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.
