Housing FAQ

We will begin making assignments in late June and continue throughout the summer. Housing assignments are based upon the dates we receive your Housing and Dining Contract. For this reason, we encourage you to send this information in as soon as you decide to come to UNE. You will be able to access your roommate information beginning in mid-July.

While we try to accommodate hall requests, not every student will get his or her preferred hall assignment. Continuing students have priority selection in the spring of the previous year. Therefore, some halls fill to capacity sooner than others. The sooner you turn in your completed application, the better your chances are for getting your preferred assignment.

On the application, there is a place for you to indicate a roommate preference. However, preferences must be mutual and both applications should be received at the same time, since assignments are based on the date the application is received.

The first bill you receive will have a default charge. This charge (which reflects a double rate) is intended to assist you and your guardians to address issues related to financing. Updated housing charges will be applied to your student account once your assignment has been made by our office. Please be reminded that the majority of first-year students will be placed in triples for the academic year. The default charge that is currently on your bill is not an accurate charge and does not mean you will be placed in a double.

Living Learning Communities (LLCs) and Themed Housing options are specialized housing floors that provide first-year students with an introductory leadership opportunity with specific, themed programs over the course of the academic year. We have LLCs for specific fields of study and themed housing options that open to all students. For information about our Living Learning Communities and Themed Housing options, check out our website. To apply for a LLC or Themed Housing option, please visit our housing portal and complete the application.

Please go to room changes.

Contact Dining Services by phone at (207) 602-2369 or email at UNEdining@shorinji-kempo.net.

The room is furnished with beds, chairs, desks, dressers, closets and fixed lighting. A comprehensive list of what to bring and what you don't need can be found on the Office of Housing and Residential/Commuter Life website.

Once you arrive, contact Mail Services to receive your key and P.O. Box assignment. Mail Services is located in the back of the Facilities Building. You will have the university address followed by a P.O. Box number. Be careful not to confuse your P.O. Box number with your room number.

If you are moving to a different hall and need your mailbox moved so you can access it, contact Mail Services to change your mailbox location. They will also take your old mail key and give you a new one for your new box. If you are in the same hall or will have access to your same mailbox for next year, you can keep your mailbox and key for that year.

Each of the mailrooms has posted hours in the residence halls. There are students who work the mailroom desks during these times, and you can pick up your packages then. If there is no student worker present during that time, it is probably due to an overlap in class schedules and one should be arriving shortly.

There are internet jacks for each person in each bedroom, as well as a phone jack. A student may request to have their jacks enabled. There is also wireless internet in each of the residence halls. The University will use campus email as one of its primary means of communicating with students, from important notices about school closings to notes from the faculty.

Cable television hookup is provided for you! Each room has one active cable TV line which provides more than 70 channels for viewing. You will need to provide the TV and supply the coaxial cable, which runs from the TV to the wall. If you choose not to bring a TV, each residence hall lounge is equipped with a television and DVD player which is hooked to cable.

Carpets, bedspreads, a movable light, posters, decorative pillows, and plants are just a few ideas; the list goes on. Remember, there will be two or three of you sharing the space, so be realistic about what you plan to bring. Due to limited storage space, it is not possible for you to bring your own bed, desk, or other furnishings. The following is a checklist of items students usually bring with them:

• Sheets
• Shower caddy
• Bedspread
• Pillow
• Area rug
• Blankets
• Flashlight
• Radio/stereo
• Laundry bag/basket
• Toiletries
• Reading lamp(s)
• Fan
• Wastebasket (metal only)
• Picture/posters
• Approved extension cord

You may want to contact your roommate before you begin packing for school to avoid duplication of items. You may also want to wait to purchase a bedspread and draperies until you arrive so the two of you can agree on a pattern or color. Most windows in the halls have been installed with energy efficient shades which provide privacy, but if you wish to dress up your window, measurements are as follows:

Most furniture is movable; beds can either be bunked or lofted, depending upon the hall to which you are assigned. The room sizes below are just approximations and may vary between rooms. If you are planning on buying carpeting we recommend you wait until you see your room. Mattresses are oversized twins — 36" X 80" in all buildings except East and West.

Hot plates, candles, toaster ovens, and items with an open heating element are not allowed in residence hall rooms; there are kitchens available in each residence hall for cooking. Firearms, knives and blades, halogen lamps, and pets are not permitted in the residence halls. You may bring a small microwave oven and small refrigerator. Housing and Residential/Commuter Life has put together Health and Safety Inspection FAQ, a guide of approved items, and commonly asked questions regarding what is allowed in residence halls rooms. 

You report maintenance concerns to the Resident Advisor staff. Maintenance staff is on hand during the week, and 24-hour emergency service is available during other times.

No, but there are several reasonably priced self-storage businesses in town.

A comprehensive list of residence hall policies is included in the Residence Hall Handbook. View the University Student Handbook, and Office of Housing and Residential/Commuter Life Handbook (PDF).

If your guest is over the age of 18 you must complete this online form. Remember to make sure you print a copy of this and your guest has it in their possession at all times.

If your guest is under the age of 18 you will need to have their parent/guardian complete the Overnight Minor Guest Form (PDF).

An RA is a Resident Advisor — a helper, friend, peer, and good resource for information. The average ratio of RAs to students is about 1 to 30. We encourage you to seek out your RA right away for help and information.

Professional staff members are administrators who help manage the halls campus-wide. On the Biddeford campus, the Office of Housing and Residential/Commuter Life is overseen by the director of Student Conduct along with a director and associate director, and five area coordinators. These professional staff members supervise the efforts of the RAs and offer students a source of close communication with the Department of Student Affairs and other offices on campus.

Your RA is a great resource for you in your residence hall! Let your RA know about this and any other facilities issues, and your RA will put in a work order with Facilities to fix the issues.

For your course schedule and major requirements, you can talk with your Advisor. For any direct questions about registration, the online process and error messages, contact Registration Services. 

There are many offices across campus that hire students for work study. You can find the open positions listed online at Undergraduate Financial Aid. You can also check with staff members in the different offices to see if they know of any possible opportunities.

You can talk with your Advisor and/or with Career Services to explore changes to your major and compare the course requirements.

Career Services can help you start and/or edit your portfolio, including your resume and cover letter. Concerning internships, check with your advisor as well as the College of Arts and Sciences Internship Office to explore opportunities that would be best for you.

Check out our Student Academic Success Center! They have various resources for study skills and learning strategies as well as tutoring services, math and writing services, and developmental courses.

You can start by talking to staff in the Campus Center and Student Involvement Office. Another great resource are Student Involvement interns who work with student organizations throughout the year.

Absolutely! Counseling Services has staff on campus during business hours, and you can call ext. 2549 to schedule an appointment. We also have Resident Advisors in the halls and professional Housing staff members who can help during the day as well as after hours.