Husson University

About us

At Husson University, it’s all about you. You won’t be lost in a crowd. You’ll learn from professors who care about you. You’ll learn hands-on, earning a degree and skills that will prepare you for a rewarding, successful career. Best of all, Husson’s reputation for a first-class education and affordability mean you’ll be making a smart investment. Husson University... our mission is your success.

History

Since 1898, Husson has been educating Maine's leaders. Originally preparing students for commerce, teaching, and telegraphy, Husson came of age in 1953, when the State enacted legislation authorizing Husson to grant Bachelor of Science degrees. In the sixties, Husson purchased a dairy farm, cleaned it up, and built a beautiful campus. In 1981, the College established the Husson College/Eastern Maine Medical Center Baccalaureate School of Nursing. Today, Husson offers numerous undergraduate degrees and many innovative advanced degree programs, as well as a diverse selection of core science and humanities courses. On October 11, 2008, Husson became a University, but it still continues to maintain its small college feel.

Today, Husson graduates hold leadership positions all over the country and the world.

Vision

Husson is a university of choice for premier professional programs where students succeed, experiential learning is championed and global engagement is emphasized.

Mission Statement

Husson University inspires and prepares students for professional careers in current and emerging fields within the context of an education informed by the sciences and humanities.

We achieve this career preparation by supporting and emphasizing

• Outstanding teaching.
• Scholarly contributions to one's discipline or field of expertise.
• An undergraduate and graduate curriculum that is challenging, relevant, and promotes critical thinking skills, self-confidence, and strong communication skills.
• Commitment to ethical behavior and social responsibility through involvement in the world by faculty and students, administrators and staff, board members, and involved citizenship as a university.
• Lifelong learning to prepare students professionally and personally for the challenges of a constantly changing world.
• A diverse cultural and global perspective achieved through student development and experiential learning opportunities that reinforces our commitment to a strong academic community.
• Careful management and stewardship of University resources.

Adopted by the Husson University Board of Trustees October 2, 2011.

Location

Husson University's primary campus (208-acres) is located in Bangor, Maine, a city of approximately 30,000 people, a short drive from the Maine coasts, forests, and mountains. Approximately 250 miles north of Boston and 250 miles east of Quebec City, Bangor has one of the lowest urban crime rates in the United States.

Husson also has education centers in Westbrook and Presque Isle.

Enrollment

We enroll approximately 2,800 undergraduate students at the Bangor campus, with about 700 more enrolled in graduate programs. Our students come from all over Maine, the country, and the world.

Class Size

The average class size is 21 students.

Faculty

Husson University employs 144 faculty members and a number of adjunct faculty with expertise in the profession that they teach.

Sports

A member of the NCAA Division III, Husson offers over 18 varsity sports and intramurals using state-of-the-art facilities, including the Swan Center & Trott Fitness Studio, the Winkin Sports Complex, John P. Boucher Field, and Bob & Fran O'Keefe Softball Field. More than 400 athletes participate in intercollegiate athletics, with more than 600 students taking part in our intramural program. For a full list of sports, click here.

Husson also supports a cheer team and a dance team.

Admissions

The Admissions Office staff provides guidance in the application process to applicants for admission to Husson University. Admissions Officers provide materials and applications to help applicants learn more about Husson and also invite applicants for personal interviews and campus tours.

Alumni

The Office for Alumni Affairs, located in the Cyr Alumni Center in the Beardsley Meeting House, serves the needs of Husson's 18,000+ alumni. Along with Homecoming activities, the Alumni office sponsors events across the country and publishes the alumni magazine, The Ledger, to keep Husson Alumni informed about activities on the campus.

Accreditation

Husson University is accredited by:

• The New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. (NEASC);
• The International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE);
• The Husson/Eastern Maine Medical Center Baccalaureate Nursing and all MSN programs at Husson University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, (202)887-6791, and the BSN program is approved by the Maine State Board of Nursing.
• The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE);
• The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE);
• Is approved by the Maine State Board of Education;
• The M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is approved by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC);
• The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) has conferred accreditation to Husson's Master of Science (M.S.) in clinical mental health counseling and Master of Science in school counseling.
• The School of Pharmacy has received Full Accreditation through the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education.