STRIVE U

Experience STRIVE U



Students Activities:
All students at STRIVE U actively participate in program governance through their participation in Residence Hall Council. They are also eligible to participate in all the activities of STRIVE and the University of Southern Maine. At STRIVE, many students participate in STRIVE Nights every Friday, plan programs as members of the STRIVE Advisory Board, complete community service as part of the Aktion Club, or enjoy the great outdoors as part of the Venture Club. USM has nearly 75 active students group, with Circle K and performance groups among the most popular. For more information about USM's student activities, visit www.usm.maine.edu.

"A day in the life" of a STRIVE U student:
STRIVE U students have busy schedules! Most work several days a week, take classes almost every day, and are living on their own for the very first time. In a typical day, someone might clean their apartment, go to work for a few hours, return home to make dinner, and then go out for a night on the town! On days that students do not work, they usually take classes at USM (www.usm.maine.edu).

For more information about a STRIVE U student's typical experience, please visit our frequently asked questions.

STRIVE U Academic Calendar 2006-2007
STRIVE U classes and internships frequently occur during breaks from the University of Southern Maine. Students are responsible for securing their own vacation time from work and ensuring that they do not miss required STRIVE U educational experiences.

First Semester
July 9
July 10-14
July 10
September 5
October 8-11
November 11
November 23-24
December 18-22
December 23-26
January 1

Winter Session
January 2-15

Second Semester
January 16
February 18-25
March 25-April 1
May 7-11

July 13


Move-In Day
Orientation Week
STRIVE U Classes Begin
USM Classes Begin
No USM Classes
No USM Classes
Thanksgiving Break
USM Final Exams
Winter Break
New Years Day


STRIVE U Classes


USM Classes Begin
No USM Classes
No USM Classes
USM Final Exams

STRIVE U GRADUATION (10am)


Contact Information:

STRIVE U
Office of Admissions
28 Foden Road
South Portland, ME 04106


Phone: 207-774-6278
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