Who is eligible for on-campus housing?
When can I move in?
How do I apply for housing?
How are room assignments made?
Which halls are first year students assigned to ?
How can I apply for a housing or meal plan modification with my request?
Can I select a roommate?
What can I bring?
Can I change roommates?
If my roommate moves out, can I have the room to myself?
Can I get a single room?
What is the difference between halls that close for semester and spring break and continuous housing?
Can I move out prior to the end of the academic year?
Can I have a car on campus?
Should I bring my bicycle to campus?
Are there banking services on campus?
What is my mailing address?
Who is eligible for on-campus housing?
- Undergraduate students at least 17 years of age, matriculated in a degree program, and enrolled for a minimum of nine credit hours
- Graduate students enrolled in University of Maine coursework
- Undergraduate or graduate students who are not enrolled for the minimum credit hours may request an exception. Please contact Housing Services at Housing@umerl.maine.edu
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When can I move in?
Fall Semester
- First year students - Friday, August 29, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Returning students - Specific move-in times will be posted
- The University of Maine cannot make exceptions for individual circumstances for arrivals other than the scheduled move-in times
Spring Semester
- Residence halls reopen - Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 10:00 a.m.
- Dinner will be served on Sunday, January 11, 2009
The University's academic calendar is posted on the Office of Student Records web site. Contact New Student Programs for information on New Student Orientation.
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How do I apply for housing?
Newly admitted students - Mid-April and throughout the summer
- Housing and meal plan information packets sent to newly confirmed students*
- Includes Logon ID and password to apply online for housing and dining plan
- Information regarding other Auxiliary Services’ departments included in packet
*Confirmed students are new students who have been officially admitted by the University of Maine Admissions Office and paid all admissions deposits
Current off-campus students
Returning students
General Information
- Room assignments are not guaranteed
- Assignments made on a space available basis
- New students will be assigned through the end of June
- All other students placed on waiting list and assigned on a first received, first assigned basis throughout the summer
- Once assigned room cancellation fees in effect
- See schedule of cancellation fees located at http://www.umaine.edu/housing/cancelfee.htm
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How are room assignments made?
- First year students - assigned based upon First Year Residential Experience - FYRE
- Returning students - assignments made based on space availability; preferences from application; generally follows first-received, first-assigned basis
- All halls SMOKE-FREE; smokers paired together (information obtained from application)
- Chem-free options available
- All halls offer coed living with single gender sections available upon request
- Males: *Androscoggin, Aroostook, *Cumberland, *Gannett, Kennebec, Penobscot, and Stodder
- Female: *Androscoggin, *Cumberland, *Gannett, Hancock, and Penobscot Halls.
*denotes First Year Residence Experience halls
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Which halls are designated as First Year Residential Experience residence halls?
- Androscoggin
- Cumberland
- Gannett
- Knox
- Oxford
- Somerset
- Balentine (Honors)
- Penobscot (Honors)
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How do I apply for a housing or meal plan modification?
See the information on the links below
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Can I request a roommate?
Yes, as long as
- Mutual requests received from both parties
- Both online applications received in reasonable proximity to each other
- Every effort will be made to honor roommate requests
- Requests or specific assignments are not guaranteed
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What can I bring?
Click here for a list of What to Bring and What Not to Bring
Click here for MicroFridge® Specifications
Click here for MicroFridge® Application
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Can I change roommates?
Yes after the room freeze is lifted (the first two weeks of classes)
- Check with your Community Coordinator regarding room/roommate changes
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If my roommate moves out, can I have the room to myself?
Yes, this may be possible
- Housing Services will contact students occupying a double room without a roommate
- Room rate will be at a higher rate - see Room and Board Rates
- This is in effect until the end of the current semester
- All currents assignments are completed prior to Housing Services granting any requests
- Students do not have choice of solely occupying double room at double rate
- Students who do not opt to buy out double room at single room surcharge must consolidate
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Can I get a single room?
Yes - there are a limited number of single rooms in most residence halls
- Small singles are located in
- Aroostook
- Cumberland
- Estabrooke
- Gannett
- Kennebec
- Oak
- Penobscot
- Singles assigned on a first-received, first assigned basis with priority given to returning students at Room Sign-up (in April)
- Room rates are higher for small single room occupancy, single occupancy, or occupying a double room without a roommate
- Knox, Oxford and Somerset do not have single rooms
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What is the difference between residence halls that close for semester/spring break and continuous housing?
- All halls remain open during October break and Thanksgiving break
- Semester & Spring Break - halls that close during semester/spring breaks
- Androscoggin
- Aroostook
- Balentine
- Colvin
- Cumberland
- Gannett
- Hancock
- Kennebec
- Oak
- Oxford
- Penobscot
- Somerset
- Stodder
- Students who live in these halls will not have access from
- 5:00 p.m. Friday, December 19, 2008 until 10:00 a.m. Sunday, January 11, 2009
- Continuous Housing Halls do not close for semester/spring breaks
- DTAV/Edith Patch Hall
- Estabrooke
- Hart
- Knox
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Can I cancel my room assignment before moving in? Can I move out of my residence hall prior to the end of the academic year?
- Once a room assignment is made, room cancellation fees are in effect
- The 2008-2009 Room and Board License is for the ENTIRE academic year or the remainder of academic year if assigned after opening in the fall
- Students who cancel before July 15, 2008 will be charged a room cancellation fee of $150.00
- Students who cancel from July 15, 2008 until September 1, 2008 will be charged a room cancellation fee of $500.00
- Students who cancel after September 1, 2008 please see Cancellation Fee schedule
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Can I have a car on campus?
Yes, students may have cars on campus
- A parking decal is required for all cars on campus
- Decals are available at the Student Service Center in the Memorial Union
- All lots are designated either for residents, commuters, and faculty/staff
- Parking is not available for all decals in all lots
- A free bus service is offered to Orono, Old Town, and Bangor
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Should I bring my bicycle to campus?
Yes, students may bring their bikes
- Register your bike with Public Safety
- Use a bike lock
- Bike racks available in most areas on campus
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Are there banking services on campus?
Yes, there is a full-service Credit Union and two ATM machines on campus. You may want to check with your local bank to see if they have a branch in the Orono-Old Town area.
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What is my mailing address?
Below are building codes that are used for sorting mail directly from the regional distribution center prior to being delivered to each residence hall
- 5702 - Allen Village (including Patch Hall)
- 5704 - Androscoggin Hall
- 5705 - Aroostook Hall
- 5716 - Colvin Hall
- 5720 - Cumberland Hall
- 5727 - Estabrooke Hall
- 5730 - Gannett Hall
- 5731 - Hancock Hall
- 5733 - Hart Hall
- 5738 - Kennebec Hall
- 5739 - Knox Hall
- 5756 - Oak Hall
- 5758 - Oxford Hall
- 5759 - Penobscot Hall
- 5767 - Somerset Hall
- 5775 - Stodder Hall
- 5783 - York Hall
Use the following format to send mail to residence hall students
Jane Student
5711 Student Hall, Room 123
Orono, ME 04469-5711
Please note:
Auxiliary Services is NOT responsible for packages sent via commercial carrier. Packages are the responsibility of the carrier to deliver to their customer.
