REU Summer Information
How do I access my room?
You’ll receive a temporary access card from your Department Coordinator. This card works by tapping on the pads at the entrance to your hall and on the lock to your room.
Housing assignments & room assignment issues:
Sally Clark, 207-581-4580, sally.clark@maine.edu
Door lock issues:
- Monday-Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Jessica Simmons at 207-581-4371
- After hours & weekends: Contact the RA or University Police at 207-581-4040
Need To Know
Summer UMaine Dining Schedule:
Available at umaine.sodexomyway.com.
Parking On Campus:
- Parking permits are required for all vehicles, including visitors
- Visit Parking & Transportation Services (umaine.edu/parking) at DTAV Community Center to get a pass (Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.)
- On weekends, stop into the University Police (umaine.edu/police) station on Rangeley Road to obtain a temporary permit
- Observe all parking rules while on campus. View the campus map here: umaine.edu/campus-map
- Download the UMaine Sidekick app to your phone (umaine.edu/auxenterprises/umaine-sidekick)
Campus Mail Address and Pick-Up:
Send mail to:
First Name Last Name
Residence Hall, Rm #
Orono, ME 04469
Bookstore Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM; Closed on weekends
- Package and Postal Center is located in the back of the Bookstore
- Any packages are delivered to the Package and Postal Center and are available for pickup once receiving an email from um.yougotapackage@maine.edu.
- Add this address to your contacts to ensure your package notifications come through!
Local Things To Do
Things to Do and Places to Go in Greater Bangor Area: https://visitmaine.com/places-to-go/the-maine-highlands/bangor
UMaine Calendar: https://calendar.umaine.edu/events/month/
Maine Tourism Association: https://www.mainetourism.com/things-to-do/
Get the bus schedule for Bangor Area Community Connector: https://bangormaine.gov/communityconnector
Cleaning & Maintenance
Custodial Issues or concerns:
Monday-Friday 5:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m contact
- Jodie Dowling at 207-581-4850 or Cell 207-949-4088
- Lyn Cassidy at 207-581-4808 or Cell 207-356-3859
All other hours including weekends contact
- UMaine Police at 207-581-4040
Cleaning supplies provided within each apartment:
- Mop/bucket
- Broom/dustpan
- Cloth kitchen towels
- Hand soap
- Dish soap
- Toilet paper
- Garbage bags
- Kitchen sponge
Kitchen Amenities:
- 12-cup coffee pot
- Cooktop range (no oven)
- Full refrigerator with freezer
- Toaster (2-slot)
- Microwave oven
- Pots and pans
Trash Removal: Use the dumpsters.
Laundry: Located in the DTAV Community Building, lower level to the left.
Laundry is free — just use your community card.
Public areas of your apartment are cleaned: Every Thursday; you are responsible for your bedroom.
Linens & Towels (per person):
- 2 sets cloth sheets (flat sheet set)
- 2 Bath towels
- 2 Washcloths
- 1 Blanket
- 1 Pillow
Please wash your linens each week with your normal laundry.
In Rooms:
- Campus map
- Bangor area community area map – Google Map
- Local transportation options:
Concord Bus Line (discounted tickets for students)
What Should I Consider Bringing?
- Review this What to Bring/What Not to Bring list when packing
- Fan — There is no air conditioning and you may not install air conditioning of any sort
- Consider bringing extra blankets as well as extra towels and washcloths
- Mattress pads will make your summer more comfortable
- Desk lamps
- Bike locks — please feel free to bring your own bicycle, scooters or skateboards
- Nothing gas powered may come into the building
- Do not bring drones to campus
Important Campus Resources
Important campus resources
- Library Access: Fogler Library
- Medical care: Northern Light Primary Care at University of Maine 207-581-4000
- Recreation
- New Balance Rec Center Access: Available at the Rec Center for purchase
- Maine Bound Adventure Center
Bookstore: Bookstore, Tech Center, Package & Postal
Community resources
- UMaine Police: https://umaine.edu/police/
- Download the Black Bear Safe app
Leaving Campus
- What do I do upon moving out?
- Return summer conference cards at the Key Return box at the window in the Community Building. Your key will no longer work after your move out date.
- Leave room the way you found it. Close window; Furniture should be returned to the original configurations
- Dispose of food. Unopened non-perishables may be donated to the Black Bear Exchange.
- A good general cleaning is required.
All other issues or questions: Please email the Events & Hospitality team at events.hospitality@maine.edu.