Parking
A Commuter Parking Permit is valid Sept 1 thru Aug
31and can be purchased at the Student Services Center in Memorial
Union.
Winter Parking Ban: Between Nov. 1 and May 1 the
Faculty/Staff, Commuter, and Visitor lots are closed to parking
between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 6:00 AM. Looking for a
parking space? Call 581 INFO - Parking availability is updated
regularly.
But what if it snows?
A snowstorm doesn't necessarily mean classes are
cancelled, but commuter students need to make the decision about
when it is safe to drive to the University. It's a good idea to
IDENTIFY YOURSELF as a commuter/non-traditional student to your
faculty. CALL (207) 581- SNOW to see if classes are being
held.
Commuting doesn't always mean driving!
Many rental properties are available within
walking distance of campus. There is also a paved bike path that
goes from campus to Old Town. When possible the bike path is even
plowed in the winter!
The "Ride Board" on First Class allows
carpoolers to connect with each other. To find it just go from
your
Desktop>Campus Connections>Auction &
Enterprise>Ride Board
The BAT Bus is the public transportation
system for the Greater Bangor Area, which includes Veazie, Orono,
Old Town, Bangor, Brewer, and Hampden. Students can use their
Maine Cards to ride The Bus for FREE on all bus routes. Schedules can be found at the info desk, the
Commuter lounge or on the Web at
www.bangormaine.gov/cs_publictransit.php.
Black Bear Bucks
Black Bear Bucks are optional funds that can be
purchased with cash, check, or credit card. You can put funds on
your card through the online Maine Card office, the Student
Services Center or the automated machine on the 1st floor of the
Union. On Campus you can use your Black Bear Bucks at all dining
facilities, the University Bookstore, the Maine Bound Adventure
Center, to make copies in the library, printing in the clusters,
purchase MCA tickets. Take your Black Bear Bucks off-campus with
the Black Bear One Program which includes many local restaurants.
Off-Campus Housing Resources
Commuter and Non-Traditional Student Programs in
the Commuter Lounge, 228 Memorial Union maintains a comprehensive
listing of available off-campus housing. Individuals can view this
list on-line (www.umaine.edu/housing)
or can contact the office at (207)581.1734 to receive a copy.
Students with a UMaine email address can also access other rental
listings at
isetest.spatial.maine.edu.
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Be sure you know the ordnances in the town
concerning noise, parties, parking and number of unrelated
tenants before you rent.
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Check with your insurance agent about Renters
Insurance
The "Roommates and Apartments" folder on First
Class has postings of open rentals and also a number of great
resources such as tenant rights in Maine and information on
specific landlords in the area. To access the folder go to:
Desktop>The Campus Connection>Auction &
Enterprise> Wanted & For Sale> Roommates and Apts.
Scholarships are available through Financial
Aid and various departments on campus. Early in the spring
semester Commuter and Non-Traditional Student Programs will send
out a letter alerting nontraditional students to the Taverner
scholarship opportunity for nontraditional students
