Office of Housing and Residential/Commuter Life

The Office of Housing and Residential/Commuter Life is dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive campus environment for both residential and commuter students. With strong campus partnerships and unwavering support from a dedicated team of student-centered staff, we create an environment that fosters academic success and personal growth by celebrating individual identities, mentorship, and community-building initiatives.

Home away from Home

Enjoy the coastal view from Jordan Point just steps from our first-year residence halls. Head over to The Pub in the Ripich Commons and have a late night snack with friends. Relax and read a book at Freddy Beach. Stay a while at 51°µÍø.

Four students on stage leading a game night
Several Adirondack chairs around a fire pit outside the Commons
Four undergraduate students during a group study session
Two students sitting by windows on the second level of the Commons
A view of a boat in the ocean off the Biddeford Campus
Three students playing pool
The exterior of the Alfond Center for Health Sciences
Four students playing a card game
Four students having a bon fire on Freddy Beach
Four students taking a break from moving into their dorm room
A view of buildings on the water and boats in Kennebunkport
Four students overlooking the water in downtown Portland, Maine

Living on Campus

For most college students, living on campus is a rite of passage. With our campus situated at the start of Hills Beach Road, you’ll live in a culturally rich, environmentally beautiful, and safe community in a seaside town. Living on campus provides easy access to everything happening at the University and allows you to choose a meal plan for our dining facilities.

Three students talking and laughing in their dorm room
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