Available rentals:
Portable Sound System
This is a basic sound system which is perfect for small venues. Dances or large performances are not suitable. We will include a mic, mic stand, and all necessary cords. Please see the manual for assembly instructions.
Popcorn Machine
Who doesn’t love popcorn? Please see the manual for instructions. Please note: the renter is responsible for cleaning the machine before returning it to CSI.
Nacho/Caramel Apple Machine
Rent this machine to heat up gooey goodness for your event! Please note: the renter is responsible for cleaning the machine before returning it to CSI.
Snocone Machine
Snocone’s are a great treat no matter the time of year. Flavors and supplies can be purchased from General Rental in Old Town, ME. Renters are responsible for providing the ice (you can rent a cooler from us to store the ice in). Please note: the renter is responsible for drying the machine before returning it to CSI.
Chiminea
Fire up your (outside) event with this small fireplace! We provide the pit, you provide the people and the supplies! This would be great to roast s’mores over! Please note: the renter is responsible for allowing the chiminea to cool before returning it to CSI.
Tables
Most popularly used by groups tabling on the mall. We can offer a maximum amount of 6 tables in any given day. If you are wanting a table within the Memorial Union, please use this link instead. Chairs are NOT available for rent with these tables. Please note: the renter is responsible for cleaning off the tables before returning them to CSI.
Coolers
Rent our coolers for on campus events only. Most commonly used to hold ice for the rental of the snocone machine. Please note: the renter is responsible for cleaning and drying the cooler before returning it to CSI.
At this point in time, rental services are allowed for the Fall 2021 semester. All events must be registered through the Event Management System prior to filling out this form: umaine.edu/plan-an-event
Technical and Rental Services
Please submit ALL requests at least 5 business days prior to your event. Please note: requests are monitored 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. M-F.
Please note our new policy for pick up and returns:
Rental items MUST be returned between 9 – 11 a.m.
Rental items will be available for pick up between 12 – 3 p.m.
*** Under our new policy, we will not be allowing pick up and drop off outside of these set hours. These specific hours allow us to ensure equipment is returned and in proper conditions to be rented out the same day.
We work hard to ensure that our rentals can be free of charge for all students to rent out. In order to best ensure that our rentals are taken care of and returned in proper condition, we are shifting to a new system to regulate our rentals. Please take note:
If equipment is not returned in the proper condition or is late, the student/organization will be held accountable.
1st offense: Written warning via email to student organization
2nd offense: The student/organization’s rental privileges will be revoked for 1 week
3rd offense: The student/organization’s rental privileges will be revoked for 1 month
4th offense: The student/organization’s rental privileges will be revoked for 1 semester
In order for accountability, groups will be required to fill out a check out sheet for each rental. Thank you for your patience in this process.