PORTLAND — The University of Southern Maine will host an open house for students considering transferring to USM, returning to school to complete their degrees or attending graduate school. The event will take place from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13 in the Abromson Community Education Center, 88 Bedford St., Portland.

Representatives from academic programs will be on hand to discuss degree possibilities at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Student Service representatives will be available to help potential students begin to find a way to achieve their goals and fit education into their busy lives.

Hosted by Undergraduate Admission, Graduate Admissions and Professional and Continuing Education, this event is part of a concerted effort to help those individuals with some college experience complete a degree and remind those interested in expanding their education that pursuing their master’s degree at USM is a viable and competitive option.

USM has many students who don’t fit the traditional model: one-third of USM students are over 25, half have transferred from other colleges and one-third attend part-time. The open house is designed to be a welcoming first step for non-traditional students and help them find the educational path that is right for them.

Free parking is available in the garage attached to the Abromson Community Education Center. Learn more at usm.maine.edu/openhouse.