Student Organizations

Several student organizations exist to represent commuter and non-traditional students  including veteran students . Officers of these groups work closely with CNTSP to meet the needs of their membership.

Commuter and Non Traditional Students (CANS)

CANS  is a Representative Board of Student Government, Inc. This board represents  CANS represents three groups of students  in policy and government here on campus; commuters, nontraditional students and veterans. CANS board includes a rep from each of the related student  groups  ; the Nontraditional Students Association,( NSA) , The UMaine Veterans Association (UMVA) and  traditional commuter students

Nontraditional Students Association (NSA)

The NSA was started by several non-traditional students to provide services and programs specifically for this population of UMaine students. It is a recognized Student Government group and maintains a website at http://www.umaine.edu/nontradassociation. You can also find their page through the university’s A-Z Directory.

The University of Maine Veterans Association (UMVA)

UMaine Veterans Association is a group designed to advocate for student veterans, encourage veteran social activities, and assist fellow veteran students here at UMaine. UMVA can be found on Facebook