First Year Student Information
Housing for Spring 2021
First-year Residence Requirement
Living on campus maximizes opportunities for social, cultural and extracurricular involvement and is positively linked to students’ persistence toward attaining a degree. The University of Maine believes that residence hall living is an educational opportunity that all new students should experience.
- First‑year students may request general first year housing, or request up to three themed Living/Learning Communities
- Consideration for assignment to a Living Learning Community or Themed housing will be based upon space availability.
- Individual hall selection is not available
Living on campus is not required for a new admitted first-year student under any of the following criteria:
- Aged 21 or older
- A veteran or transfer student
- Living with a parent or legal guardian within easy commuting distance (35 miles)
- Exceptional circumstances that do not permit them to meet this requirement
Housing Fast Facts
- Apply for housing as soon as possible.
- You may apply for housing even if you have not confirmed admission to UMaine
- If you will be requesting Honors College housing, please apply and confirm admission early—Honors housing is limited and fills quickly
- Make sure you accept the invitation from the Honors College before applying for housing
- Select a meal plan
- Housing assignments are made based on availability and the application date once admission is confirmed
- Break/Continuous housing has been suspended for the academic year.
Roommate & Themed Living Requests
To request a roommate, contact us with your roommate request. Both students in the room must submit a request.
Requests for Living/Learning Communities and Themed Housing will be assigned based upon space availability.
Check-in
Check in dates and times are available in myHousing.
Property Insurance
Students are strongly encouraged to have property insurance for their personal belongings. Comprehensive, affordable property insurance is available through CSI College Student Insurance.
For more information, check out our list of what to bring to campus.
Questions? Go to Residence Life or contact Housing Services.