University of Maine at PRESQUE ISLENor th of Ordinary

Residence Hall

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University of Maine at PRESQUE ISLENor th of Ordinary

Introduction & Welcome! - - - - -1University Anti-Discrimination/

Affirmative Action/EqualEmployment OpportunityStatement - - - - - - - - - - - - -1

Statement of Student’s Rights &Responsibilities - - - - - - - - - -1

Student Eligibility for Residency -2Duration of Housing Contracts -2Vacation Closing - - - - - - - - - - -3Summer Housing - - - - - - - - - -3Housing Contract Cancellation

Policy - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3Housing Options at the Univeristy

of Maine PRESQUE ISLE - - -4✩ Emerson Hall ✩ Merriman Hall✩ Park Hall ✩ Skyway Suites✩ Family Housing✩ Single Rooms

How to apply for Housing - - - -5How we make

Housing assignments - - - - - -5After You Are Assigned - - - - - - -5What To Bring with You - - - - -5What should I bring? - - - - - - - -6What should I NOT bring? - - - -6After You Move In - - - - - - - - -6Room Condition Forms: Checking in

& Checking out - damages - - - - - -6Room Changes - - - - - - - - - - - -6Statement on refusing roommates -7Decorating & using your room -7The Board Plan: Kelly Commons

Cafeteria Policies & Procedures -7✩ Guest’s Meals - - - - - - - - - -8✩ Carry Out - - - - - - - - - - -8✩ Class Conflict with Meals - -8✩ Absence from campus - - - - -8✩ Meal Plan Waiver - - - - - -8✩ General Behavior

in the Cafeteria - - - - - - - - -8✩ Changing your Meal Plan - -8

Kelley Commons meal hours - -8Owl’s Nest meal hours - - - - - - -8Facilities & Services Kitchens - - -8

Lounges & Study Areas - - - - - - -9Laundry Facilities - - - - - - - - - -9Health Services - - - - - - - - - - - -9Vending - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -9Fire & Life Safety - - - - - - - - -9

Electrical Appliances - - - - - - -9Electrical Connections & Plugs -9Fire Safety Equipment &

False Alarms - - - - - - - - - - -9Evacuation Procedures when

Fire Alarm sounds - - - - - -10Fire Drills & Fire SafetyInspections - - - - - - - - - - - -10

Community Living Regulations -11Expectations for

Individual Behavior - - - - -11Alcohol - - - - - - - - - - - - - -11Damage & Vandalism - - - - -12Drugs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -12Note regarding behavior while

under the influence ofalcohol or other drugs - - - -13

Hall Sports - - - - - - - - - - - -13Hallways as “public domain” -13

Insurance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -13Maintenance Request - - - - - - -13Noxious Odor Policy - - - - - - -13Overnight Guests - - - - - - - - -14Parking & Traffic - - - - - - - - - -14Parking - Visitors & Guests - - -14Pets - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -14Physical Violence or Harassment -15Quiet Hours & Noise - - - - - - -15Right to Privacy - - - - - - - - - -15Solicitation Policy for the

Residence Halls - - - - - - - - -16Storage - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -16Trash, room cleanliness &

flammables materials - - - - - -16Visitors - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -16Weapons - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -16Window Policy - - - - - - - - - - -16Wood construction & room

alteration or rearrangement -16Safety & security of residents - -17Keys, Locks, & Building Security -17Safety & Security Tips - - - - - -17

Skyway Supplement - - - - - - -18✩ Skyway Suites✩ Building Security✩ Kitchens✩ Laundry Facilities✩ Lounges and Study Areas✩ Mailboxes✩ Meal Plans✩ Single Rooms✩ Snow Removal✩ Summer Housing✩ Trash Removal✩ Vending✩ Weapons

Family Housing Supplement - -19✩ Mailboxes✩ Meal Plan✩ Snow Removal✩ Trash Removal

Floor Plans - - - - - - - - - - - - -20✩ Emerson Hall Rooms✩ Merriman Hall Rooms✩ Park Hall Rooms✩ Skyway Rooms

Directions to Skyway & FamilyHousing - - - - - - - - - - - - -24

on the back cover✩ University Anti-Discrimination

AA/EEOC Statement✩ Important Telephone Numbers✩ Residence Hall Calendar

Fall -Spring ✩ Other Resources

The information in this book is subject tochange without notice.

Table of Contents

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Introduction &Welcome!Hello. The staff of the ResidenceLife Office is glad to hear that youare interested in joining theUniversity of Maine at PRESQUE

ISLE’s Resident Community. Wehope the contents of this book willhelp you decide to live on campus.

Living in a college residence hall

presents unique opportunities. The pri-

mary mission is to develop a creative

learning environment that balances the

needs of each individual resident with

the well being of all residents. We do

this by involving students in the setting

of community standards, and by asking

that all students be respectful of the

rights of every other student in the resi-

dence halls. Learning to listen to fellow

residents, to respect the rights of others,

and to weigh new ideas are some of the

great learning experiences that come

from living in a college residence hall.

UniversityAnti-Discrimination -Affirmative Action -Equal EmploymentOpportunity Statement

The University of Maine at

PRESQUE ISLE shall not discriminate

against, and shall comply with all laws

prohibiting discrimination toward, any

person regardless of race, color, religion,

sex, sexual orientation, national origin,

citizenship status, age, handicap, or vet-

eran status. Activities that promote dis-

crimination of these groups, or attitudes

such as stereotyping and racism, will not

be tolerated in the residence halls.

The residence hall contract, the fam-

ily housing contract, the -

Residence Hall Guide and the Residence

Hall Terms & Conditions are official doc-

uments enforceable by Campus

Conduct Code and/or legal proceedings.

They are binding on both the student

and the University. The housing con-

tract is terminated if the student gradu-

ates at mid-year, officially withdraws, or

is dismissed.

Resident Directors (RDs) and

Resident Assistants (RAs) are responsible

for the development of a sense of com-

munity and the enforcement of all poli-

cies, within this and other applicable

documents necessary, to ensure an

orderly living environment. They shall

be considered to have the necessary

authority for such enforcement.

Residence life staff members are trained

in observing behavior. Therefore, any

report on student behavior by a staff

member is considered valid, truthful,

and accurate

Statement of Students’Rights & ResponsibilitiesAmerican College & University HousingOfficers - International (acuho-i)

Residents in university housing facil-

ities possess specific individual and

group rights and responsibilities, which

must serve to guide housing personnel

in making decisions concerning student

welfare and behavior. The following

statements define minimal expectations

regarding these rights and responsibili-

ties. Each resident has the right to

engage in activities that are a part of

university life. However, these rights

carry with them reciprocal responsibili-

ties on the part of the individual to

insure these same rights for other resi-

dents. Individuals must be educated

regarding these particular rights and

responsibilities that are associated with

community living.

Students have the right to . . .✩ have free access to their living

accommodations

✩ live in a clean and secure environment

✩ expect a regionally competitive price on

housing accommodations and/or

food service

✩ receive written copies of university

housing rules & regulations, or indi-

vidual building policies which govern

individual and group behavior

✩ expect the respect and safety of personal

property

✩ study without interruption or interference

✩ be free from unreasonable noise

✩ be free of intimidation or harassment

✩ express themselves creatively within

established guidelines

✩ expect enforcement of the housing

agreement/contract

✩ expect direct access of staff who provide

assistance, guidance, and support, as

needed

✩ host guests within established guidelines

✩ receive equitable treatment when

behavior is in question

✩ enjoy individual freedoms without

regard to race, sex, national origin,

handicap, age, religion, sexual orienta-

tion, or political affiliation

✩ participate in student governmental

bodies and housing departmental

committees

✩ seek individual & group educational

and developmental opportunities in

their living community.

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Students have theresponsibility to . . .

✩ read the contract and its terms

& conditions

✩ adhere to rules & regulations

✩ comply with reasonable requests made

by staff or university officials

✩ meet expected room & board payment

schedules

✩ monitor & accept responsibility for

behavior of guests

✩ report violations of rules & regulations

to appropriate staff

✩ respect the rights of others as stated

above

✩ participate actively in self-governance

✩ participate in housing departmental

committees, as requested

✩ express themselves individually or by

association with groups

✩ participate in judicial proceedings to

determine appropriate standards of

behavior

✩ contribute positively to the community

by participating in educational and

developmental activities.

Student Eligibility forResidency

The primary purpose for on-campus

housing is to provide an appropriate

academically-oriented living environ-

ment for degree-seeking students who

desire to live in an on-campus atmos-

pher. Therefore, University housing is

provided only for students who are

attending the University in a full-time

(-credit hour load minimum), degree-

seeking (matriculated) status.

Students living in residency are

required to participate in and will be

billed automatically for the board plan.

Students living at Skyway or in Family

Housing on Northern Road are exempt

from the meal plan. Students living in

Skyway, Northern Road Housing, and

off-campus students may purchase a

-meal punch card directly from the

cafeteria.

In the event that additional room

space is available, the following excep-

tions to the above eligibility require-

ments may be approved by the Director

of Residence Life:

a. Graduating students who have been a

resident and have less than credit

hours remaining to complete a degree

will be granted highest priority.

b. Current residents who have dropped

below the minimum of credit hours

for academic reasons (verification from

advisor required) but are carrying at

least hours and are still matriculated

will be granted second priority.

c. Degree seeking students carrying at least

credit hours and have established a

record of satisfactory occupancy at this

University or in a residence hall at

another institution will be given third

priority.

d. Students obtaining additional under-

graduate hours for professional develop-

ment who have established satisfactory

occupancy at this University or in a res-

idence hall at another institution will

be given fourth priority.

In all of these exceptions, the stu-

dent’s previous history of residence liv-

ing will be reviewed. If it is found that

the student has been a behavioral prob-

lem, the exception will not be granted.

For specific eligibility requirements for

the Skyway Suites and Family Housing,

please see the specific supplements.

Students wishing housing who havefelony convictions

Due to concerns with public safety,

it is important for the Residence Life

Office to know if you have been convict-

ed of a felony offense. Failure to answer

this question truthfully will result in the

immediate cancellation of an individual’s

housing contract. Permission to live in

the residence halls with a felony convic-

tion will be determined on a case-by-

case basis, depending upon the circum-

stances of the conviction.

Duration of HousingContracts

The Residence Hall Housing

Contract and the Family Housing

Contract are entered into between the

University of Maine at PRESQUE ISLE

and each resident student for the entire

academic year, consisting of consecutive

fall and spring semesters. This contract

shall automatically terminate if the stu-

dent withdraws or is dismissed from the

University, or is evicted from the resi-

dence halls.

Check-in dates for Residence Halls

are included in the calendar on the back

cover of this guide. Upperclassmen return

on either the Sunday or the Monday

prior to the first day of classes – please

check the schedule included on the back

cover of this booklet for the exact dates.

Freshmen usually arrive on campus a few

days earlier for orientation. Individuals

arriving early are subject to a per diem fee

for each day they are here. The early

charges begin when you arrive or when

you drop off your belongings. Students

attending orientation or who participate

on varsity athletics teams will not be

charged.

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The Residence Halls close on the last

day of finals week at .. During the

spring semester the halls remain open to

graduating seniors through .. on

Commencement Day. Students staying

past these times without a sponsor will

be billed a per diem rate.

Family Houses are available from

August through May . Housing may

be available outside these times with the

permission of the Director of Residence

Life. Housing costs will be prorated for

days outside of the dates listed above.

Vacation ClosingEmerson, Merriman, Park & Skyway

The University agrees to provide

room and board accommodations to the

student for the academic year, with the

exception of: the Thanksgiving holiday,

between semesters and the two spring semes-

ter vacation breaks. Those who find it

necessary to live on campus during the

break periods will be charged and must

make arrangements with the Director of

Residence Life prior to any vacation peri-

od. Normally, all residents are required to

vacate the halls during these vacations.

Students will be expected to be out of the

building by .. on the day of closing.

Students who are not out of the building

by that time may be escorted from the

building and may be charged the per

diem rate for housing. Anyone found

inside a closed building, without prior

permission, will be treated as a trespasser

and may be subject to conduct code pro-

ceedings or legal action.

Students who have a problem regard-

ing vacating the residence hall during a

closing time are to contact the Director

of Residence Life no less than two days in

advance of the closing period. The follow-

ing guidelines will be used for granting

approval for residents to remain in the

halls during a vacation period:

1. Has employment in the local community

that requires the student’s DAILY presence

(employer’s written verification

required), OR

2. Is representing the University in an

official capacity and whose presence is

required DAILY during the break, OR

3. Must remain due to following a sched-

ule different from the University’s nor-

mal schedule (i.e. Student Teaching,

Internships, etcetera).

Students remaining in the residence

halls will be charged a per diem rate

based on the normal contracted rate for

the semester, to defray extra costs of

supervision, maintenance & utilities.

Students wishing to reduce or eliminate

their vacation bill may do volunteer

work on campus. Please see the Director

fo Residence Life for more information.

Each time a closing period

approaches, specific instructions will be

provided for complying with the closing

procedures. For safety and efficiency, it

is essential that all resident students fol-

low these procedures.

Family Housing units are not affect-

ed by break closings.

Summer HousingSummer Housing is available for all

students who wish to live on campus

during the summer. A special summer

rate for housing has been developed.

Please check with the Residence Life

Office for current pricing.

Students may volunteer to mwork

on campus to reduce or eliminate their

summer bill. Please see the Director of

Residence Life for more information.

Housing ContractCancellation Policy

The University’s Housing Contract

is a legally binding document. The con-

tract may be canceled prior to June for

fall contracts, and January for new

spring semester contracts without the

loss of their housing deposit.

Contract cancellations after these

dates will need to go through the

Contract Conciliation Committee. To

receive a contract cancellation, the resi-

dent will have to submit a letter request-

ing cancellation. The committee will

cancel contracts due to two factors only:

FINANCIAL: A documented change in

your financial situation that occurred

after the signing of the contract.

EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES: The

definitions of the items in this area are

at the sole discretion of the committee.

Individuals canceling their contract

after the above dates will not receive a

refund of their Room Reservation

Fee/Damage Deposit. Refunds of room

funds will be granted on the Board of

Trustee’s Refund Policy. This policy pro-

vides for the following refunds:

Contract Canceled by Amount of refund

end of the week of classes . . . .%

end of the week of classes . . . . %

end of the week of classes . . . . %

end of the week of classes . . . . %

AFTER theend of the week of classes . . . . %

This reimbursement policy is being

reviewed and may change. Please contact

the Director of Residence Life regarding

any possible changes.

Meal plan reimbursement will be

based on the number of days in the

halls multiplied by a daily, prorated fee.

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A resident’s housing contract will be

automatically terminated if a student

withdraws from the University or gradu-

ates. These individuals will receive their

housing deposits returned, less any

charges for damage.

Individuals canceling their housing

contract will forfeit their $ housing

deposit. Individuals living in Family

Housing will forfeit $ of their $

housing deposit. Individuals who have

their contracts canceled for judicial rea-

sons will not receive a housing refund of

any kind. Meal plan funds will be refund-

ed following the above listed policy.

Housing Options at theUniversity of Maine atPRESQUE ISLE

All of the residence halls are

equipped with study lounges, TV

lounges, vending areas, and laundry

facilities, and computer connections.

Emerson HallEmerson Hall is a designated upper-

classmen hall. Approximately resi-

dents may live in Emerson Hall. It is a

co-educational residence hall with men

and women living on the same floor.

The first floor of Emerson Hall is a des-

ignated quiet floor.

Merriman HallMerriman Hall is a designated fresh-

men hall for residents. Merriman

Hall is part of the Preparation for

University Life and Learning (PULL)

program. As part of the PULL program,

several programs will be presented that

will aid freshmen students in succeeding

in their academic pursuits. Merriman

Hall has two male floors and one female

floor. Floor designations are subject to

change based on enrollment numbers.

Park HallPark Hall is a designated freshmen

hall for residents. First Year

Experience programs will be offered in

Park Hall. Park Hall contains smoke-

free areas for freshmen women and

men. The building contains two

women’s floors and one men’s floor.

Floor designations are subject to change

based on enrollment numbers.

Skyway SuitesThis building houses up to stu-

dents in cluster-style housing. Due to

the unusual style of this housing, there

are several conditions that the residents

of the Skyway Apartments need to

meet. These requirements are:

1. Residents must be years of age or

older as of August of the contract

year. The Director of Residence Life

may grant exceptions to this rule.

2. Residents must be in good judicial

standing at the University of Maine at

PRESQUE ISLE.

3. Residents are responsible for their own

transportation. The University will not

provide transportation to or from cam-

pus. The suites are . miles from the

University’s campus.

4. All University rates, policies, and proce-

dures apply to housing at the Skyway

Apartments. Specific differences are list-

ed in the Skyway Supplement at the

end of this book.

Some of the advantages to living in

the Skyway Suites include:

1. Suites are set up with two double-occu-

pancy rooms connected by a kitchen

and a bathroom. Four individuals of

the same sex live in each cluster.

2. Each room has its own refrigerator & vanity.

3. The doors connecting the suite’s rooms

to the kitchen and to the bathroom

may be locked so that the individuals

living in the adjoining room cannot

enter their suitemates’ room.

4. Individuals living in the Skyway Suites

will be housed with other individuals

over the age of .

5. Residents have the option to cook their

own meals or buy one of the

University’s meal plans.

6. Laundry facilities and a large meeting

room/TV lounge are on the premises.

Please view the Skyway Supplement

at the end of this book for more infor-

mation about the Skyway Suites.

Family HousingFamily units are available near the

Skyway Suites. Although the cost is

slightly higher than the normal room

rates, these family units get are two-bed-

room duplexes. Please view the Family

Housing Supplement at the end of this

book for more information.

Single RoomsThere are a limited number of single

rooms available at the University of

Maine at PRESQUE ISLE. Because of

this fact, single rooms will only be

issued to individuals with documented

medical conditions that require a single

room. A note from a medical profes-

sional will be required. Following

receipt of this note, the school nurse or

the University’s ADA specialist will be

contacted to verify the need for a single

room. A single room will be granted

only if the campus nurse or ADA official

agrees that a single room is needed.

There is an additional fee for designated

single rooms.

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On occasion, individuals have not

been assigned roommates at the begin-

ning of the semester; in these cases a

roommate may be assigned at any time

with -hours notice.

When space is available, a double

room may be bought out as a single

room. This option will be offered only

when there is a minimum of three

empty beds for each sex available in a

building. The Director of Residence

Life has the authority to deny this

option to an individual if the person is

not on the medical needs list or has

been involved in conduct code viola-

tions. Designated double rooms held as

a single room have an additional cost.

How to apply for HousingListed below are the things you need

to do if you are interested in living in

University-owned housing.

1. Read the Residence Hall Guide very

carefully. By signing the housing con-

tract, you will be held accountable for

the information contained in this book.

Failure to read the book does not relieve

you of need to abide by the information.

2. Fill out the appropriate housing con-

tract. This booklet contains a Residence

Hall/Skyway Contract. If you are inter-

ested in Family Housing, please contact

the Director of Residence Life to receive

the appropriate contract.

3. If you wish, fill out the Religious

Preference Card. You do not have to fill

out this card, but if you do, it will be

forwarded to the appropriate religious

leader.

4. Return the housing contract, a check

for your Room Reservation/Damage

Deposit Fee, and the Religious

Preference Card (if you wish) to:

RESIDENCE LIFE OFFICE

Main Street

Presque Isle -

Please make sure you are the person

filling out your form. Housing assign-

ments become more difficult if someone

else fills out your form. Particular atten-

tion needs to be given to the

smoking/non-smoking questions. An

incorrect answer to these three questions

may place you on a floor you may not

want.

How we make Housingassignments

Housing assignments are made on a

first come-first served basis. Traditionally,

the double rooms are filled first, then the

triple rooms. Students requesting a spe-

cific roommate should place that person’s

name on their housing contract in the

area provided for a requested roommate.

Please make sure that your requested

roommate also requests you on his/her

housing contract. The earlier you hand

in your contract, the better your chances

of getting a requested living situation.

In general, students are placed

together as roommates based on the

information contained on their informa-

tion sheet. Please fill this sheet out accu-

rately. The most important criteria used

on the sheet is your smoking preference.

Every effort is made to match smokers

with smokers and non-smokers with

non-smokers. Students who list them-

selves as willing to live with a smoking

roommate, but are non-smokers, will be

placed based on room availability. The

next most important criteria include

sleeping times and music choice.

The Residence Life Office will

accept contracts throughout the summer

and the school year. We will make

agreements with the local hotels if hous-

ing fills up. If students have to be placed

in the local hotels, they will be moved

back to campus as soon as space

becomes available. Students staying in

the hotels at the University’s rates will

be required to move back on campus

once space is available.

After You are AssignedOnce you are assigned a room, you

will receive the name(s) and phone

number(s) of your roommate(s). After

you receive this information, you should

call your roommate(s) and get to know

him/her/them. While talking to your

roommate(s), you should also discuss

the items you feel the two/three of you

will share. Suggestions are listed below.

What to bring with youIt is important to contact your

future roommate before you decide

what to bring to school. Having two

TVs or two stereos in your room may

make it a bit cramped.

Listed below are a few of the items

that you might want to talk to your

roommate about. These are items that

you may be willing to share. Please

remember, it is OK for each roommate

to have these items, but it would make

the room a little crowded.

✩ Coffee pot

✩ Computer

✩ Small microwave

✩ Small refrigerator

✩ Stereo (small to mid-size)

✩ Telephone with answering machine

✩ TV (Cable-ready or with a converter)

✩ VCR

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What should I bring?✩ Alarm Clock

✩ A few dishes and some silverware. Most

students bring paper plates & plastic

silverware – no washing needed!

✩ A small refrigerator and/or microwave

✩ Bathing supplies – flip-flops, towels,

wash clothes, soap, shampoo, hair dryer,

etcetera – and a shower tote in which

to carry these items

✩ Bathrobe, or something to wear to-and-

from the shower

✩ Bedding – sheets: long twin size; blan-

kets & comforters; mattress pad: the

“egg crate” kind works best; pillow

✩ Bicycle & Lock

✩ Clothes – Cooler clothing for

September, October, April & May;

warmer clothing for October-April

✩ Pantry items – Mug/cups, dishes, bowls,

dishsoap, can opener

✩ Desk lamp

✩ Flashlight with extra batteries

✩ Grooming needs – Hairbrush/comb,

toothpaste & tooth brush

✩ Items to decorate your room

✩ Laundry supplies

✩ Power strip with a fuse or surge protector

✩ Sewing kit

✩ School supplies

✩ Skiing equipment

✩ Stamps & letter writing materials

There are three options forobtaining a phone card1. Order a phone card from your present

long distance provider. ADVANTAGES:

This is probably the cheapest card, and

the bill is sent to your home address.

DISADVANTAGE: The bill is sent to

your home, and your parents know

how much time you’re spending on the

phone.

2. Buy a prepaid phone card from any

store that sells them. ADVANTAGE:

Relatively cheap and, if you lose it, you

won’t have to worry about someone

stealing too much money/time from

you. DISADVANTAGE: You need to

keep purchasing new cards as the old

ones run out of time.

3. Order your own card. ADVANTAGE:

You control your spending.

DISADVANTAGES: You pay the bill,

and this method is the most expensive.

What should I NOT bring?The items listed below are things

that you should not bring.

✩ Waterbeds

✩ Pets

✩ Items with open heating elements – hot

plates, etcetera

✩ Halogen Lights

✩ Candles/Incense

✩ Illegal Drugs

✩ Alcohol (if you are under the age of )

After you move inRoom Condition FormsChecking in & checking out -damages

Students are responsible for leaving

rooms in the same condition as when

they moved in. A form is provided at

first check-in, and should accurately

describe the condition of the room at

that time. Students should read the

form carefully and note any discrepan-

cies. Residents will be required to sign

and return the form to the residence life

staff, and the same form will be used to

check the condition of the room when

the student checks out. All charges for

room damage will be based on this

report, so it is important to make sure

the form is accurate when first checking

in.

At checkout time a residence life

staff member will inspect each student’s

room. He/she will use the form and will

compare present room conditions with

the conditions indicated at the time of

check-in. Students will again be asked

to sign the form to verify the informa-

tion. If there are any charges for room

or property damages, students will be

billed by the University in the summer.

The student will not substitute or

remove University furniture or furnish-

ings from his/her room without approval

of the Director of Residence Life. The

student agrees that upon checking out of

the room, the student’s room will be left

in the same condition and with the same

furnishings provided at the time of

check-in. Failure to do so may result in

loss of the room deposit. If any missing

furniture cannot be found, the student

will be billed for the cost of replacement.

Failure to follow these check-in and

check-out procedures or failure to turn

in your keys will result in a $ fee in

addition to any room damages.

Room ChangesNormally there will be no room

changes during the first week of the semes-

ter so that all assignments can be veri-

fied, all vacant spaces can be checked,

and the waiting list purged as much as

possible.

Any room change requests should be

made after room verification has been

completed. Contact a residence life staff

member to do this. All affected parties

(roommates in both rooms) must agree

to the change before it is approved.

Failure to complete a room change form

will result in a $ charge.

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Following the first week of the

semester, the Resident Director of each

hall will approve room change requests.

The Director of Residence Life must

approve room changes involving moves

from one building to another. Students

may not change rooms without

approval.

The University reserves the right of

room assignment and reassignment for

the benefit of the individual student or

a group. In the event of under-assign-

ment, the University reserves the right

to reassign individuals to consolidate

space. Furthermore, in extreme circum-

stances (as determined by the Director

of Residence Life) the University

reserves the right to utilize any student

room during the vacation time between

the fall and spring semesters. Thereby, it

reserves the right to have students

remove their belongings during that

period.

The Director of Residence Life or

the Vice President of Enrollment

Management & Student Services

reserves the right to change any room

assignment at any time, but such

changes would not occur unless circum-

stances dictate a need for the move.

Statement on refusingroommates

The University reserves the right to

charge a prorated rent if the residents

refuse a student that is given the oppor-

tunity to move in by the Residence Life

Office. This charge will be assessed to

the remaining resident(s).

Generally, our process is that we will

send students over to fill vacancies. If

the student comes back and tells us that

the current resident(s) told him/her they

did not want someone to move in or

gave him/her a hard time about moving

in, current resident(s) will be reminded

of this policy. If the current occupant(s)

still refuse(s) the roommate, a prorated

charge for the vacancy will be billed.

Decorating & using yourroom

Your residence hall room will be

your home away from home for the bet-

ter part of a year, and you should feel as

comfortable as possible. To minimize

the risk of fire, however, the following

policies must be followed in decorating

your room:

1. All burnable materials – cloth, paper,

tissue, etcetera – must be well clear of

potential sources of ignition (hair dryer,

high-intensity lamp, heater, bare light

bulb, etcetera).

2. Posters & wall hangings are great, but

the more there are, the greater the

potential for fire to spread around the

walls, if one gets started. All decora-

tions must be flat against the wall.

No posters or other student work

should be left loose in the hallways.

Nothing may be hung from hallway

ceilings.

3. Nothing can be hung from the ceiling

so that it covers the sprinkler head.

4. If a student uses her/his own curtains,

the student must show proof of fire

retardation capability.

5. Burning incense or candles of any

kind is prohibited. Oil lamps, fire-

works, blowtorches, or any source of

open flame is not allowed in the rooms.

Candles may NOT be burned during a

power failure. Students should invest in

a reliable flashlight and keep the bat-

teries fresh. Melting of paraffin is pro-

hibited in the residence halls.

6. Nothing may be stored in the hallways,

stairwells, or entrances to buildings due

to the obstruction that would be caused

in the case of an emergency. This

applies to bicycles, furniture, boxes,

motorcycles, etcetera. Any item found

stored in a public area will be confis-

cated and may be claimed by the

owner through the Director of

Residence Life or his/her designee.

7. Smoking is not permitted anywhere

inside the residence halls. Smoking is

permitted outside of the residence halls

at the designated smoking door for your

particular hall.

The Board Plan: Kelley CommonsCafeteria Policies & Procedures

On campus, residency includes par-

ticipation in the Board Plan. All resi-

dent students are automatically billed

for the Board Plan. Students not listing

a meal plan will be assigned the -meal

plan. The Board Plan is contracted to a

national food service company. A pro-

fessional dietitian plans all menus.

Menus are rotated on a four-week cycle.

Membership in the meal plan is not trans-

ferable to any other person, and each

member must have the specially-coded

ID card at each meal to enter the cafete-

ria. All food served in the cafeteria

MUST be consumed in the cafeteria.

There is no reimbursement for meals

missed. Students who move out of the

residence halls are automatically

removed from the meal plan. Students

who wish to remain under the meal

plan after moving out of the residence

halls should contact the Business Office

located in the basement of Preble Hall.

Students with special menu require-

ments are to make such requirements

known to the Director of Residence Life

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or Health Center Director, in accor-

dance with the Student Handbook.

Guest’s MealsAnyone not registered on the meal

plan may pay the “casual rate” for the

meal being served in order to enter the

cafeteria during the meal serving times.

Carry OutBoard Plan students who need a bag

lunch prepared ahead of time must

make prior arrangements with the

Director of Residence Life. A legitimate

reason (work or student teaching sched-

ule) must be verifiable at the time of

request. A special pass will be issued for

this purpose if approved.

Class Conflict with MealsStudents in this situation must pres-

ent a copy of their official class schedule

to the Director of Residence Life who

will then attempt to work out a solution.

Students who are authorized to eat in the

Owl’s Nest, in this case, must follow the

procedures provided or lose the privilege.

Absence from campusStudents who schedule a trip away

from campus for more than two meal

periods do so at their own inconven-

ience with regard to the Board Plan.

There is no reimbursement for meals

missed. The cafeteria is NOT authorized

to make up lunches for students who

will be traveling, unless requested by a

coach for an athletic trip; food provided

in this case will be for one meal only

and will include only cold storage food.

Meal Plan WaiverIf resident students with special

nutritional/dietary needs believe the

campus food service cannot meet these

needs, they must contact the Director of

Residence Life to request a meal plan

waiver. The Health Center Director and

the Food Service Director will review all

special dietary need requests. Students

are advised that the following DO NOT

qualify for a meal plan waiver: having a

job that conflicts with meal hours;

financial hardship; strength & body-

building programs; low-volume eater;

regularly skips any meal; vegetarian diet;

non-fat diet. Normally, if a student is

able to live in the residence halls, the

student is able to eat in the cafeteria.

General Behavior in theCafeteria

Students are to treat the cafeteria as

they would treat their own dining room.

It is expected that they will treat the

staff as they would treat any professional

person. Food is not to be thrown. All

dishes and waste must be bussed to the

receiving window. Food is NOT to be

taken out of the cafeteria. Dishware,

glassware, utensils, and other materials

are not to be taken out of the cafeteria.

Do not harass the cafeteria staff person-

nel; this includes foul language, holler-

ing, nasty gestures, and any other rude

or insulting behavior. Disciplinary

action will be taken for violation of

these policies. Continued violation will

result in dismissal from the residence

halls.

Changing your Meal PlanStudents have until the end of the

Add/Drop period to change their meal

plan. Students may switch between the

meal and -meal plan during this

period.

Kelley Commons meal hoursTimes are subject to change.

BREAKFAST ✩ LUNCH ✩ DINNER

-

-.. ✩ :-:.. ✩ :-:..

:-.. ✩ - .. ✩ :-:..

‒‒‒‒‒ ✩ :..-:.. ✩ -..

Owl’s Nest meal hoursTimes are subject to change. Changes will be

posted in the Cafeteria and in the Owl’s Nest

The Owl’s nest serves soups, sand-

wiches, salads, and beverages. For the

most part, you will find the cafeteria to

be a better buy due to the fact that the

cost is about the same, but it is all-you-

can-eat in the cafeteria.

- ✩ : -

Facilities & Services KitchensEach residence hall has a kitchenette

for student use. They are available for

use as long as they are treated with

respect. They must remain clean, safe,

and in proper operating condition.

When not operating properly, the

equipment could become a fire hazard.

Kitchens are to be cleaned after use, and

malfunctioning equipment is to be

reported immediately to a residence life

staff member.

All cooking is to be monitored

because of possible fire hazards.

Improper use of the cooking facility

sometimes results in activation of the

fire alarms. Any student who accidental-

ly sets off the fire alarm in the kitchen

while cooking may be barred from fur-

ther kitchen use.

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Lounges & Study AreasThe study areas, social, and TV

lounges are provided for resident use

only. Generally, they are to be available

at all times for any resident to walk in

and use, so they must not be used for

scheduled meetings unless arranged

through the Director of Residence Life.

Furniture located in the public areas

must stay in those locations. Lounge or

study room furniture found in a stu-

dent’s room will result in a fine being

shared by the occupants of that room.

The current charge is $ per item.

The furniture in the lounges is there

for student use, and it may be arranged

in any way. However, the furniture must

not be stacked, turned over, walked on,

jumped on, or used for any purpose

other than sitting.

The televisions in the lounges are

very expensive. Anyone who makes a

permanent scratch on the television

screen will be charged the full amount

of screen repair (which will be in the

hundreds of dollars).

Laundry FacilitiesEach residence hall is equipped with

several washers and dryers. These

machines are coin-operated. It is advis-

able that all residents learn how to use

the washers and dryers before coming to

campus.

Health ServicesThe Health Center is located in the

Emerson Hall Annex. A Family Nurse

Practitioner is available to assess and

treat minor illnesses and injuries. There

is no fee for health services provided at

the Health Center. Students are respon-

sible for payment of all prescription

medications and for any extra tests or

treatments performed at other health

care facilities. An appointment to the

health center may be made by calling

..

VendingEach of the residence halls has a

soda machine, a juice machine, and a

snack machine in the lobby area.

Fire & Life SafetyIn an environment such as our resi-

dence halls, where a lot of people live in

close proximity surrounded by flamma-

ble and combustible materials, there is a

great potential for fire. That is why the

University is adamant about prohibiting

any materials and any behavior that

might cause or contribute to a fire. There

is too much at stake to allow any excep-

tions to these policies, and the penalties

for violating these policies are, of necessi-

ty, very severe. In general, any willful vio-

lation of fire hazard policies will result in

the dismissal of the student from housing

for at least one full semester.

The following policies have been

developed to assure the highest possible

degree of safety from fire hazard in the

residence halls

Electrical Appliances1. Cooking is NOT allowed in the

rooms. All cooking must be done in

the kitchens, and all safety regulations

must be followed in the process. The

following appliances are the ONLY

appliances allowed in the rooms: � one

electric coffee maker or small water

heater for making coffee or tea only;

� one microwave oven; � one popcorn

popper unit (NOT a hot plate with

pan), and � a “dorm-size” refrigerator.

All appliances must carry the UL

approval label and be in good working

order: no frayed wires or plugs, fully

operating heating elements, etcetera.

Hot lights such as outdoor Christmas

lighting and sun lamps are prohibited

due to fire hazard potential. The best

test for any light is the touch test. If you

can hold onto the light for a period of

thirty seconds without burning your

hand, the light is OK.

2. Portable space heating or cooling units

are not allowed.

Electrical Connections &Plugs1. Any electrical item that causes an over-

load of circuits will be traced and

removed from the room. Multi-plug

units or multi-plug extension cord

arrangements are prohibited. One

extension cord per electrical unit per

wall socket outlet is the limit. For

example, three units hooked up to one

extension cord would not be allowed.

Three units could be used on one cord,

but not at the same time; they would

have to be individually plugged and

unplugged in order to be legal in the

residence halls. Extension cords may

not be run under the rug, over a door,

or over a window. Extension cords

must have built-in circuit breakers.

2. Tampering with or altering smoke

detectors, circuit breakers, or any part

of the electrical system in your room is

prohibited.

Fire Safety Equipment &False Alarms

Anyone who tampers with fire safety

equipment or who causes a false alarm

will face charges under the System

Conduct Code and may be subject to

legal action.

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Evacuation Procedures whenFile Alarm sounds

Any time the fire alarms sound, all

students are required to leave their

rooms, go to the nearest building exit,

and leave the building. Never assume

it is a false alarm!

First, check the room door carefully

to make sure the fire is not just on the

other side. If the door is extremely hot,

it should not be opened. If the door can

be safely opened, open it slowly in order

to ascertain that there are no toxic

fumes in the hall, or that a smoldering

fire is not about to erupt with the onset

of fresh air. If there is excessive heat or

smoke in the hall, the student should

return to the room and a towel should

be placed under the door to keep the

smoke out. If the room is on the first

floor, the window may be usable as an

exit. Otherwise, a student should try to

attract attention from the window and

wait for help. While doing so, the stu-

dent should be careful to keep low and

near a source of fresh air.

If an individual can safely leave the

room, he/she must do so immediately.

Try to close all windows and the room

door before leaving the room. This will

prevent additional fresh air from reach-

ing the fire. Keep low on the way out

and crawl, if necessary, to avoid the heat

and smoke. Progress should be continu-

ously toward an exit. Please keep in

mind that breathable air is always near

the floor in any fire, regardless of smoke

thickness.

If possible, as a resident leaves,

he/she should bang on other doors on

the way out to be sure all residents

heard the alarm. However, no one

should linger as seconds can count. If a

student thinks someone is still in a

room, it should be reported immediate-

ly to the nearest residence life staff

member.

Students should leave the building

by the nearest exit and get well away

from the building. The residence life

staff will have spots designated for gath-

ering floor residents. The purpose for

doing so is to take attendance. Unless a

student has something to report to a

staff member, he or she must keep quiet

and calm and remain in the area.

The residence life staff is authorized

to enter every room during a fire alarm

situation to make sure the room is

vacant. Any student who refuses to leave

a room or the building during a fire

alarm will be subject to disciplinary

action. Students who refuse to leave will

not be forced to leave by a staff mem-

ber, but their name will be reported to

the Director of Residence Life immedi-

ately after the fire alarm situation has

been cleared. In the case of an actual

fire, students who refuse to leave their

room will be reported to the Fire Chief.

Several gathering zones have been

designated for use during evacuation

due to inclement weather. These sites

are:

✩ Emerson Hall and Merriman Hall res-

idents should go to the Park Hall Pit

(basement).

✩ Park Hall residents should go to the

Emerson Hall Television Room.

✩ Skyway residents should take shelter in

their vehicles until further instructions

are received.

Fire Drills & Fire SafetyInspections

Periodic fire safety inspections of

every room will take place throughout

the year. These may be announced or

unannounced. When unannounced

inspections occur, the rooms are to be

immediately opened to the inspecting

officials without exception. In this way,

the fire inspectors have a good chance of

catching illegal and potentially danger-

ous procedures. Situations encountered

that present immediate threat to build-

ing and human safety will be corrected,

or required to be corrected by the occu-

pant, immediately. Refusal to take

immediate corrective action may result

in conduct code action. Materials that

are found to be in violation of these reg-

ulations will be confiscated.

In accordance with state laws, the

University will conduct fire drills on a

periodic basis. Normally, drills will not

be conducted when weather conditions

are such that it would be extremely

uncomfortable or inconvenient to go

outside. However, there will be at least

one late-night drill per semester in order

to test and evaluate response capability

in the middle of the night. Failure to

evacuate a room or building during a

fire alarm will result in disciplinary

action.

In summary, fire regulations,

although restrictive, are for student safe-

ty. The University of Maine at

PRESQUE ISLE has never had a serious

mishap due to fire. The University has

every intent to keep that record intact.

This is possible only because the

University enforces the above regula-

tions and the students cooperate.

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Community LivingRegulations

The following constitutes policies

and regulations established by the

University to promote peaceful coexis-

tence and an academic environment

suitable for the pursuit of academic

studies for residents of the University.

Expectations for IndividualBehaviorIt is essential that each resident respects

the rights of all other residents. On the

other hand, it is essential that each stu-

dent realizes that his or her rights do

not take precedence over the rights of

other residents. Any behavior that inter-

feres with the educational process, dis-

rupts, or otherwise infringes on the

basic rights of others, will not be toler-

ated. Such behavior includes, but is not

limited to, the immediate summariza-

tion below, or to the more detailed

descriptions that follow. These behaviors

infringe on the rights of others and,

therefore, cannot be tolerated: � exces-

sive noise at any time (including the play-

ing of music at a volume that can be

heard outside the room over normal

sounds, loud voices either inside the room

or in the hallways, and any disregard of

quiet hours); � vandalism and/or destruc-

tive behavior that results in damage to

property; � disrespect for the school prop-

erty and the property rights of others;

� intimidation or harassment of another

resident or of a member of the residence

staff; � noncompliance or any refusal to

comply with instructions of a residence life

staff member trying to do his or her duty

in the enforcement of these policies;

� pulling a fire alarm without cause (this

is also a violation of law); � and so forth.

Students who behave in a consis-

tently inconsiderate or immature man-

ner – as defined by the residence staff –

are disruptive to normal residence life

just as much as those who openly vio-

late policies and regulations. All stu-

dents are expected to conduct them-

selves in ways that are supportive of the

community living concept and the aca-

demic environment that we seek to

maintain. If a student is asked by a staff

member to discontinue a behavior that

has been determined by the staff mem-

ber as disruptive, the student is required

to immediately discontinue that behav-

ior. Failure to comply with the reason-

able request of a staff member is consid-

ered a violation of housing policies as

well as the University Conduct Code.

AlcoholThe University complies with State

of Maine law that says, in essence, that

no one under may possess, purchase

or consume any alcoholic beverage.

Students and guests may consume alco-

holic beverages in their room provided

that the door is closed and everyone in

the room, with the possible exception of

a roommate, is years of age or older.

In all cases at least one of the room’s res-

idents must be over the age of . It is

the responsibility of the room occu-

pant(s) to determine that no alcohol

violations occur in that room. Room

occupants will be held equally responsi-

ble for violations that are observed and

reported.

Residents and their guests are pro-

hibited from carrying, possessing, or

drinking from open containers outside a

private room anywhere in the residence

hall, in any other location on the cam-

pus, or within vehicles on campus. This

is known as the “open container” law

and it is strictly enforced.

Park Hall and Merriman Hall are

alcohol-free. Alcohol containers of any

kind, closed, open, or empty, are pro-

hibited in all locations including stu-

dents’ rooms (this includes beer can col-

lections, wine bottles with candles, etc.)

Any underage student who is found to

be intoxicated in the residence halls will

be charged with consumption of alcohol

by a minor.

Examples of how an underage indi-

vidual may be found in violation of the

University’s alcohol policy include but

are not limited to: � possessing alcohol,

possessing alcohol containers (empty or full),

carrying an open container; � consuming

alcohol in a public area; � violating any

University policy while intoxicated.

Examples of how an “of age” indi-

vidual may be found in violation of the

University’s alcohol policy include but

are not limited to: � carrying an open

container; �consuming alcohol in a pub-

lic area; � providing alcohol to a minor;

� providing a site for minors to consume

alcohol; or � violating any University

policy while intoxicated.

Because the University stresses rea-

son and responsibility in drinking, the

following items are permanently

excluded from the residence halls,

regardless of the circumstances: � kegs

� pony kegs � party balls � punch bowls

� “trash can” punch � bathtub mixers,

etc. In other words, large containers of

alcohol are not permitted.

In the University adopted a

three-strikes policy for alcohol violations.

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The sanctions listed below will be given

to all students who are found in viola-

tion of the University’s alcohol policy

regardless of age. The sanctions listed

below are only minimums. Additional

sanctions may be given, or other sanc-

tions may be substituted as deemed nec-

essary by the Director of Residence Life

or a conduct code panel.

FIRST OFFENSE: Student is warned of the

sanctions that may occur if a second or

third offense occurs, and the student is

placed on disciplinary probation for a

period of no less than four weeks.

SECOND OFFENSE: Student meets with

the Director of Residence Life and

receives the following sanctions: �

mandatory three hour alcohol educa-

tion program; � three- to five-page

paper regarding the alcohol education

program; � probation for no less than

one year; and � a warning that the

next offense would result in the student

being sent to the University’s Conduct

Code Panel with a recommendation of

cancellation of housing contract.

PARENTAL NOTIFICATION AFTER THE

SECOND OFFENSE: In accordance

with the Federal Education Rights and

Privacy Act, the Director of Residence

Life may contact the parents of any stu-

dent under the age of who is found

guilty of a second level alcohol violation

during a calendar year.

THIRD OFFENSE: Student meets with the

University’s Conduct Code Panel with

a recommendation of a minimum of a

housing contract cancellation. The

Conduct Code Panel reserves the right

to seek suspension or dismissal based on

the circumstances of the incident.

Non-residence hall students involved

in alcohol violations will be banned

from the residence hall for a period of

no less than one month and no more

than two years, depending upon the

severity of the violation. Non-resident

students may also be sent to the

University’s Conduct Code Panel with a

recommendation that they be suspended

or dismissed based on the circumstances

of the incident.

All alcohol offenses remain in effect

for a two-year period of time.

Damage & VandalismINDIVIDUAL ROOMS: All University fur-

nishings in a room become the respon-

sibility of the student(s) who occupies

that room. Upon moving into a room,

the student will sign a “condition of

inventory” form that will indicate the

condition of furniture at the time of the

student’s acceptance of the responsibility.

The form will be used at check-out

time to determine what damages,

beyond fair wear & tear, should be

assessed to the residents. All University

furniture in a room must stay in

the room. Damage to room furniture

can also result in disciplinary action

against the resident. Damage beyond

“fair wear & tear” becomes the respon-

sibility of the resident of a room.

COMMON AREA: In the event that dam-

age occurs to a common area for which

the individual(s) responsible cannot be

identified, the University reserves the

right to hold all residents of the floor or

residence hall financially responsible.

Students who vandalize University

property will be reported for discipli-

nary action, will be charged for the cost

of replacement or repair of the property,

and will be subject to other sanctions as

deemed necessary.

DrugsThe unauthorized use, possession, or

distribution of any prescription drug or

legally controlled substance is forbid-

den. Additionally, any paraphernalia

that is normally used in relation to drug

misuse is prohibited.

All situations involving drugs will

result in the Presque Isle Police

Department being contacted for appro-

priate legal action. Students who are

found to be in possession of or using

illegal drugs on campus will, at mini-

mum, have their housing contract can-

celed and be banned from the residence

halls. Students found selling illegal drugs

– including prescription drugs – to other

individuals will be sent to the

University’s Conduct Code Panel with a

recommendation of suspension or dis-

missal from the University. Students sus-

pended or dismissed from the University

of Maine at PRESQUE ISLE are automat-

ically suspended or dismissed from all

University of Maine System institutions.

It is important that you understand

that the use of drugs can affect you in

many ways. The University’s policy of

canceling a student’s housing contract

can affect where he/she lives and can

affect his/her financial situation, since

housing costs are NOT refunded if a stu-

dent is removed from housing due to

conduct code violations.

In the federal government

adopted new policies that deal with the

cancellation of financial aid if you are

convicted of a drug violation. The poli-

cy states, in part:

“A student who is convicted of any

offense under any federal or state law

University of Maine at PRESQUE ISLE � North of Ordinary Page 13

involving the possession or sale of a con-

trolled substance shall not be eligible to

receive any grant, loan, or work assistance

under this title during the period begin-

ning on the date of such conviction and

ending after the interval specified below.

If convicted of an offense involving the

possession of a controlled substance, the

ineligibility period is:

First offense: 1 year

Second offense: 2 years

Third offense: Indefinite

If convicted of an offense involving

the sale of a controlled substance, the

ineligibility period is:

First offense: 2 years

Second offense: Indefinite suspension”

Note regarding behavior whileunder the influence of alcoholor other drugs

Any violation of housing policies

which occurs as a result of being under

the influence of intoxicating or mind-

altering substances can, in itself, be

grounds for dismissal from the residence

halls regardless of the seriousness of the

violation. The reason for this rule is that

anyone who allows himself/herself to

become so influenced by the intake of

such substances that he/she cannot stop

from violating policy is potentially dan-

gerous and threatening to the residential

community and cannot be trusted with-

in that community. Therefore, that per-

son may be required to leave.

Hall SportsNo sports may be conducted in any

part of the residence halls. The reasons

for this rule are numerous and obvious,

but the rule must be stated because

some students invariably attempt a

game of “floor hockey” or “tag” in the

hallways. Violation of this rule will

result in confiscation of all recreational

equipment being used and additional

violations may result in disciplinary

action through the Conduct Code.

Hallways as “public domain”The hallways outside the rooms are

not extensions of the rooms. They are

“public domain” (or University domain)

by State law. Residents may not drink in

the hallways, hold parties or games in

the hallways, decorate the hallways with-

out prior permission, play music in the

hallways under any circumstances, or use

the hallways for any other private use. In

addition, the door to the room is also

considered “public domain” and MAY

NOT BE DECORATED ON THE HALL

SIDE with any kind of picture or sign

except a standard size message board

approved by the Resident Director. Any

photos, signs, drawings, advertising, pic-

tures, etcetera, that have not been pre-

approved by the Resident Director will

be removed by the maintenance or resi-

dence life staff. Note: This policy is not a

violation of public right to free speech; it

is an authorized and approved method

of preventing unsightly and offensive

materials in public places.

InsuranceThe University of Maine at

PRESQUE ISLE does not carry insurance

for students’ personal belongings and,

therefore, does not assume any responsi-

bility for them. Students are advised to

obtain commercial insurance for any-

thing they own that is of value that

might be lost, damaged or stolen while

at college. In addition, students should

clearly mark each item with a personal

identification, and keep a separate

record of serial numbers of insured

and/or expensive items. This applies

especially to electronic equipment.

These procedures will aid in recovery of

stolen items.

Maintenance RequestRequests for maintenance work

should be submitted to maintenance

through a Residence Life Staff Member

or by calling . during normal

business hours. Please call . out-

side of business hours. Maintenance work

will be completed as soon as possible and

very quickly if it is a security or safety-

related matter. In routine maintenance,

however, it may take awhile because the

Physical Plant has many demands made

on the maintenance personnel.

Emergency maintenance needs

would include � broken windows,

� broken doors or door locks, � burst or

dripping water pipes, � anything electri-

cal, � heating system damage, etcetera.

Emergency requests should be reported

directly to the Residence Life Office if a

building staff member is not available.

Please note the condition of public

areas in the residence halls and report

any maintenance needs that you may

detect.

Noxious Odor PolicyA noxious odor is ANY aroma of

such intensity that it becomes apparent

to others. Any odor can become noxious

or offensive when it is too strong. Some

examples are: � cigarette, cigar or pipe

smoke, � incense, � perfume, � air

freshening spray, � rotten food, or � large

amounts of dirty laundry.

Furthermore, because incense is a

source of noxious odor and is also a fire

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hazard, it is prohibited in student

rooms.

When a noxious odor can be local-

ized to a particular room, the resident(s)

and/or guests of that room may be in

violation of residence hall policy and

may be asked to take steps to eliminate

the problem.

Overnight GuestsStudents may have a guest for a

maximum of two () consecutive nights.

At all times, students must obtain the

consent of their roommate(s) before

allowing guests to stay in their room.

Residents who find that they have an

unwanted or unanticipated guest in

their room may report that person’s

presence to a staff member.

Guests are required to show identifi-

cation whenever asked by the residence

life staff. A guest’s behavior is the

responsibility of the host. The host will

be subject to all disciplinary action

resulting from a guest’s behavior. No

guest may be in a room unless escorted

by the host. Residents may not allow

non-residents to use their room in their

absence, but a host can make arrange-

ments for a guest to use a roommate’s

bed if the roommate plans to be absent

and agrees to the arrangement. Guests

may not “bunk out” in the study

lounges.

Hosts are not permitted to give

room or building keys to guests. Any

non-occupant of a room observed using

a University key will have the key con-

fiscated and he/she will be asked to

leave the residence halls.

Individuals under the age of are

prohibited from staying overnight in the

residence halls. Exceptions to this rule

occur when the resident is under the age

of and a matriculated student at the

University of Maine at PRESQUE ISLE,

or during Family & Friends Week.

All guests under the age of must

register with the Director of Residence

Life. In general, only minor relatives

will receive permission to stay overnight.

All unescorted or unregistered underage

guests will be confronted by the staff

and will be required to leave.

Parking & TrafficAll privately-owned vehicles operat-

ing on campus must display a new

University decal annually. Decals cost$ for the first car and $ for each vehi-

cle thereafter, and may be purchased at

the Office of Security & Safety in the

Emerson Hall Annex. To register a vehi-

cle, you must bring your license plate

number. Temporary permits are avail-

able for specific periods of time.

The University reserves the right to

tow vehicles if they are obstructing snow

removal or parked in fire lanes,

faculty/staff area, handicapped spaces,

and/or other unmarked spaces.

The University is not liable for any

damage to vehicles that are operated in

violation of University policy. The

University will not be responsible for

any damage done to vehicles on campus

nor while a vehicle is being towed for

violating University parking regulations.

Resident students may park in any

spot not designated for faculty/staff, vis-

itors, or in any area otherwise designat-

ed for other individuals. An appropriate

tag is necessary for parking in handi-

capped spots. Fire lanes will be strictly

enforced. Parking in Emerson Circle

except in designated -minute spots is

prohibited due to fire regulations. All

unattended vehicles may be ticketed

and/or towed.

Driving on the pathways around

campus is strictly prohibited. The path-

ways are wide enough to permit easy

snow removal by University vehicles.

Students found driving on the pathways

will be ticketed and may lose their park-

ing privileges.

Residents who endanger the safety

or lives of others due to reckless driving

on campus will be subject to discipli-

nary actions.

Individuals with three or more park-

ing tickets will be subject to towing.

The cost of towing and any additional

fees will be the responsibility of the

vehicle’s owner or the campus user.

Failure to pay parking tickets may result

in the withholding of class registration,

grades, and transcripts.

These policies are subject to change.

Please consult the material given to you at

the time you register your vehicle.

Parking - Visitors & GuestsVisitors to the Residence Halls at

UMPI must use visitor parking located at

the Upper Merriman Hall Parking Lot, or

the Tennis Court Parking Lot. Guest

vehicles parked in fire lanes will be towed.

PetsDue to state and local regulations

and out of consideration for other resi-

dents, pets will not be permitted in the

residence halls, Northern Road

Apartments, or Skyway. This includes

caged or encased animals or birds, and

insects of any kind in any container. The

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only exceptions are guide dogs for visual-

ly impaired or other medically docu-

mented circumstances. Fish in tanks of

ten gallons or less are permitted.

Physical Violence orHarassment

Physical violence or harassment of

another individual will not be tolerated

and could result in removal from the resi-

dence halls. Since such behavior is in vio-

lation of the University Conduct Code, it

could also result in disciplinary action

under the Conduct Code. Harassment is

a form of violence that can result in the

intimidation of another student. Even if

the harassment is unintentional (e.g., an

off-hand comment or joke) it still occurs

and will not be tolerated. Harassment is

the violation of another’s rights; it could

be related to sex, sexual orientation, race,

religion, personal habits, or even to

someone’s physique. It can be communi-

cated by actions or in a verbal or written

form. The right not to be harassed shall

be guarded by the staff and should be

honored by all students.

Quiet Hours & NoiseIt is the University’s intent to create

an atmosphere conducive to the pursuit

of academic goals in the residence halls.

This should certainly be balanced by an

environment that promotes pursuit of

appropriate leisure time activities that

do not infringe on the rights of other

residents. Therefore, all residents must

refrain from creating excessive noise. All

noise should be confined to an individ-

ual’s room. Any music played at a vol-

ume that can be heard outside the room

may result in a request from the resi-

dence life staff to quiet down. Behavior

that results in repeated requests to turn

down music may result in confiscation

of the stereo equipment or other appro-

priate sanctions.

In addition to music, loud talking

can also be a detriment to residence hall

living, but this has to be a judgment

matter. Residents should always be con-

scious of the fact that their behavior,

even though inside their room, can be

an irritant to others if it involves exces-

sive noise.

As a general rule, the playing of musi-

cal instruments in the residence hall is

prohibited. Students wishing to play

musical instruments will need to channel

the sound through headphones. Space for

practicing instruments may be acquired

by contacting the Conferences & Special

Programs Office in the Campus Center.

Their office number is ..

Students who are bothered by noise

are expected to confront the offending

individuals themselves. It is also expect-

ed that residents will honor the request

of other residents to reduce the sound

level coming from the room. When a

student refuses to heed a request for qui-

eter behavior, then it is appropriate to

involve the residence life staff.

The policy of “courtesy hours” is in

effect at all times in all residence halls.

Residents may ask individuals to lower

the volume of conversations or music at

any time during the day. When such a

request is made, it is only courteous to

respond to it and agree to quieter behav-

ior out of respect for the rights of those

making the request. It is only when

someone asserts a right to be noisy over

the right of someone else to have quiet

that conflict occurs. At that point, the

residence life staff becomes involved.

DESIGNATED QUIET HOURS FOR

PARK HALL & MERRIMAN HALL are

in effect Sunday through Thursday from

through , and from midnight

until on Friday and Saturday.

DESIGNATED QUIET HOURS FOR

BUILDINGS OTHER THAN PARK HALL

& MERRIMAN HALL are in effect

Sunday through Thursday from

through , and from – .. Friday

and Saturday. These times are subject to

change based on student polls that are

taken periodically.

Twenty-four () hour quiet hours

are in effect during the weekend prior

to, and the week of, final exams. During

-hour quiet hours, all noise regula-

tions will be strictly enforced. There is

no exception to this policy.

Right to PrivacyThe privacy of all residents will be

protected and guaranteed by the resi-

dence life staff; however, the University

reserves the right to enter student rooms

at any time for maintenance, health and

safety reasons, and to regulate the use of

the premises in accordance with

University rules and regulations. If a

room must be entered in order to

enforce rules and policies, a staff mem-

ber has the right to enter that room

without permission. Attempts to pre-

vent such entry can become grounds for

dismissal from the residence halls.

Rooms will be entered at the start of

each break to check on closedown pro-

cedures. Violations seen during these

closedown room checks will be adjudi-

cated through the University’s Conduct

Code System.

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Solicitation Policy for theResidence Halls

No one is permitted in the residence

halls selling or soliciting for anything

without specific approval by the

Director of Residence Life or Vice

President of Enrollment Management &

Student Services.

StorageThe University does not provide

storage areas. An agreement is made

with a local storage facility at the end of

the spring semester for items you wish

to store in Presque Isle over the summer.

Trash, room cleanliness &flammable materials

All trash, when taken out of the

room, must be carried to the dumpster

located on the outside of the building.

Organic trash (food) should be sealed in

some kind of wrapping so as to discour-

age pests. Residents who leave trash in

public areas will be assessed a $ fee.

Continued violations may result in dis-

ciplinary action.

Rooms should be kept in a reason-

ably sanitary condition. Conditions

which attract rodents and insects will

not be permitted in any room. If

unhealthy or unsanitary room condi-

tions persist, the responsible party could

be required to vacate the residence halls.

Storage of flammable materials is

not permitted in students’ rooms.

Flammable materials should be given to

the Director of Residence Life for dis-

posal or maintained in a location away

from the residence halls.

VisitorsAny resident may have visitors.

However, visitors are subject to all poli-

cies and rules contained in this guide,

and the host is responsible for seeing that

the visitors comply. If visitors fail to com-

ply with these rules, the host will be held

responsible to see that the visitors leave

the residence halls immediately. Failure

to do so will be considered a violation of

the residence hall policies by the host.

Violations of University policies by the

visitor will result in his/her being forced

to leave the building immediately and

restricted from re-entry under any condi-

tions until a meeting has been held with

the Director of Residence Life or his/her

designee. Intoxicated visitors will be

required to leave the residence halls

immediately regardless of the time or

other circumstances. Visitors who are

intoxicated will not be allowed to enter

the residence halls and are not to be

brought in by residents. There will be no

exceptions to this policy. Violations by

guests may result in the suspension of the

host’s visitation privileges.

Individuals under the age of are

prohibited from staying overnight in the

residence halls. Exceptions to this rule

occur when the resident is under the age

of and a matriculated student at the

University of Maine at PRESQUE ISLE

or during Family & Friends Week.

All guests under the age of must

be registered with the Director of

Residence Life. In general, only minor

relatives will receive permission to stay

overnight. All unescorted or unregistered

underage guests will be confronted by

the staff and will be required to leave.

WeaponsThe possession and/or storage of

weapons within the residence halls is

forbidden. “Weapons” includes firearms

of any kind that propel a projectile, and

knives used for cleaning, cooking, or

hunting, and/or have a blade longer

than inches. Violation of the weapons

possession policy will result in confisca-

tion of the weapon and appropriate

judicial action. Contact a residence life

staff member or the Coordinator of

Security and Safety for information on

how to store weapons on campus.

Storage of weapons in the residence

halls will result in a conduct code case.

The possibility of contract cancellation

exists in cases involving weapons storage

in the residence halls.

Window PolicyDrapes, blinds, window parts, or

screens may not be removed from the

windows.

Wood construction & roomalteration or rearrangement

Students may not operate any con-

struction or wood manufacturing

machinery in their rooms. Students may

not make any alterations to any wood-

constructed items in rooms.

Unauthorized construction in the room

– such as loft-building – will be termi-

nated as soon as it is discovered, all

materials will be confiscated, and the

room will be returned to its original state

. . . all at the student’s expense. Students

wishing to build a loft must meet with

the Director of Residence Life and sub-

mit a detailed plan for the construction.

If the work is not approved, it must not

begin. Any such furniture added to the

room is done completely at the student’s

expense and labor. Normally, all furni-

ture must stay in the room. Furniture is

not to be moved into the hall, into a

public area, or into the storage facility.

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If your beds are convertible (bunk to

stand-alone) students may request that

the current configuration be changed.

Do not attempt to “fix” furniture on

your own, no matter how easy it looks.

Damaged furniture will be charged to

the student. Requests for furniture

rearrangement must be made through

the Residence Life Office.

Students may add their own furni-

ture to the room but the room must

remain relatively clear for compliance

with fire codes. Added furniture must

be in good condition (i.e., not a health

hazard, not a safety or injury hazard,

and not a fire hazard).

Waterbeds are not allowed in stu-

dents’ rooms.

Safety & security of residentsThe safety of the residence life com-

munity is one of the paramount con-

cerns of the University. For that reason,

the Director of Residence Life or the Vice

President of Enrollment Management &

Student Services has the authority to

require immediate, temporary dismissal

from the residence halls for any resident

who appears to pose a threat to them-

selves or other students. Behavior which

is considered an immediate threat would

include � the use of a weapon in any

way, � physical assault on any individual

including, but not limited to, rape &

other forms of sexual assault, and

� uncontrollable drunkenness. If, in the

course of an investigation, it is deter-

mined that a student has in the past

committed an act which would fall into

the category of being a threat to others,

the Vice President of Enrollment

Management & Student Services or the

Director of Residence Life may, at that

time, require immediate, temporary

removal from the halls without further

hearing or investigation. If after further

investigation it is determined that there is

no threat, the student may be reinstated.

In addition to the authority for

enforcement of housing policies, the res-

idence life staff has the authority to

issue warnings, place students on tem-

porary residence probation pending fur-

ther hearing or action, and issue restric-

tions to halls, floors, and/or rooms.

Failure to abide by the requirements of

a staff member doing his or her duty is

considered a serious violation of housing

policy and could result in dismissal

from the residence halls.

“Community service” is a common

way of “working off” a violation of resi-

dence hall policies. Community service

can only be required by a Residence

Director, the Director of Residence Life,

or a Conduct Code panel. Community

service is monitored by a residence life

staff person or another individual respon-

sible for the area concerned. Failure to

perform directed community service is a

Conduct Code violation. When directed,

community service will normally be per-

formed during the next weekend or over

a specified period of time. The person in

charge of monitoring the service has the

authority to adjust the schedule, but not

to reduce it without approval from either

the Residence Director or the Director of

Residence Life.

Keys, Locks & BuildingSecurity

When students check in, they will

be issued a room key, and this key is

security-protected and is not to be

duplicated. Students have the privilege

of coming and going without assistance

in unlocking doors, but also have the

responsibility for maintaining security

of their keys and the building itself.

When the building doors are locked in

the evening, they must not be blocked

open for any reason. Blocking a door

open is a violation of campus security

and will result in disciplinary action

because it jeopardizes the security of

everyone in the building.

Residents should never loan out their

room or building key. Non-residents

who are caught with a University resi-

dence hall key in their possession will

face possible criminal charges. University

personnel are not allowed to open a stu-

dent’s room at the request of someone

who is not an occupant of that room.

The success of the building security

program depends upon each resident of

a building. Students should never let a

non-resident into the building unless

prepared to stay with that person and

monitor his/her behavior. Keep room

doors locked all times, even when leav-

ing for just a brief period. A resident

should always carry his/her room key.

Students should never leave valuables

out in plain sight in their room even

when they are in the room.

Lost keys can be replaced through

the Residence Life Office. Replacement

keys are $ each.

Safety & Security TipsThe University of Maine at PRESQUE

ISLE offers a safe climate for its students,

but even with all of our efforts, things do

happen. We ask that all students follow the

suggestions below to increase their safety

on campus and in the local community:

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Always✩ Lock your room door.

✩ Let someone know where you are going.

Never✩ let a stranger into your room or into

the residence hall.

✩ walk alone at night.

✩ give out your computer password.

✩ prop open exterior doors.

✩ lend out your keys.

SkywaySupplementThis section contains items that are distinct

to Skyway. All of the rules and regulations

listed above apply in the Skyway Suites.

Skyway SuitesThis building houses up to stu-

dents in cluster style housing. Due to

the unusual style of this housing, there

are several conditions that the residents

of the Skyway Apartments need to

meet. These requirements are:

1. Residents must be years of age or

older as of August of the contract

year. The Director of Residence Life

may grant exceptions to this rule.

2. Residents must be in good judicial

standing at the University of Maine at

Presque Isle.

3. Residents are responsible for their own

transportation. The University will not

provide transportation to and from

campus. The apartments are . miles

from the University’s campus.

4. All University rates, policies, & proce-

dures apply to housing at the Skyway

Apartments.

Several advantages to living in the

Skyway Apartments include:

1. Four men or women share a bathroom

& kitchen.

2. Each room has its own refrigerator and

vanity.

3. The doors connecting the suite’s rooms

to the kitchen and the bathroom may

be locked so that the individuals living

in the adjoining room cannot enter

their suitemates’ room.

4. Individuals living in the Skyway

Apartments will be housed with other

individuals over the age of .

5. Residents have the option to cook their

own meals or buy into one of the

University’s meal plans.

6. Laundry facilities and a large meeting

room/TV lounge are on the premises.

All of the University policies and

procedures apply for the residents of

Skyway. Living at Skyway is a privilege.

Residents who are found to be in viola-

tion will be required to move back on

campus. Housing in Emerson Hall is

not guaranteed if you are moved back to

campus.

Building SecurityDue to the location of the Skyway

Suites, the front door is always kept

locked. Please do not give your entrance

key out to someone and do not prop

the door open. If you have company

coming over, please have them contact

you prior to their arrival so that you can

meet them at the door.

KitchensEach suite has its own kitchen. It is

the responsibility of the suitemates to

keep the kitchen clean. At the end of

the year, all of the residents will be held

accountable for the condition of the

kitchen.

Laundry FacilitiesWashers and dryers are provided

near the dayroom. These machines are

coin-operated. It is advisable that all res-

idents learn how to use washers and

dryers before coming to campus.

Lounges & Study AreasThe study dayroom is designed as a

social meeting place. Due to this area

being a common area of the building,

alcohol is not permitted in the lounge.

Mail BoxesMailboxes are available at the

University Mailroom in the Campus

Center. These mailboxes are free of

charge. To receive a mailbox, please go

to the mailroom and request one. If you

decide to get a mailbox on campus your

mailing address will be:

Name

Room # Skyway

Main Street

Presque Isle ME

Meal PlansIndividuals living at Skyway may

sign up for the meal plans offered to

Residence Hall students, if they wish.

All you have to do is indicate a meal

plan choice on your housing contract.

In many cases, Skyway residents

usually buy the commuter plan. The

commuter plan consists of a -meal

punch card. The price is $ (price is

subject to change without notice). This

punch card works best for individuals

who will be eating breakfast and dinner

at Skyway, but do not want to drive to

Skyway to eat lunch.

Single RoomsSingle rooms will not be assigned at

Skyway. On occasion, individuals have

not been assigned roommates at the

beginning of the semester; in these cases

a roommate may be assigned at any

time with hours notice.

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Snow RemovalThe removal of snow is the responsi-

bility of Maine School Administration

District #. If they fail to remove the

snow in a timely manner, please contact

the Residence Life Office at .. A

request will be made to maintenance to

come to Skyway as soon as possible.

Please remember that the cleaning of the

campus will be the number one priority.

Summer HousingIn general, summer housing at

Skyway will not be available. Residents

wishing to stay in University-owned

housing will need to move into

Emerson Hall.

Trash RemovalResidents are required to throw their

trash in the dumpster located outside of

Skyway. Trash left in the building may

be subject to a $ removal charge.

VendingDue to the small size of the Skyway

population, the local vendor has decided

not to place vending machines in the

Skyway Suites.

WeaponsThe possession and/or storage of

weapons within the rooms in Skyway is

forbidden. “Weapons” includes firearms

OF ANY KIND that propel a projectile,

and knives used for cleaning, cooking,

or hunting, and/or have a blade longer

than inches. Violation of the weapons

possession policy will result in confisca-

tion of the weapon and appropriate

judicial action. A storage unit is provid-

ed at Skyway. Please contact the Skyway

Manager if you need to store a weapon.

Family HousingSupplement

The family units are located on

Northern Road about . miles from

campus. Family houses are available at a

cost slightly higher than the normal

room rates, but the families will get a

two-bedroom house with a garage. The

- academic year rent was $

per month. A $ security deposit is

also required. The rent includes heating,

electricity, water, sewage, and trash

removal. Cable service is not provided

and must be contracted through Time-

Warner Cable of Maine. Phone Service

must be contracted through Verizon.

The family houses are unfurnished.

All of the rules, regulations, and

policies used on campus apply to the

family houses. Individuals found in vio-

lation of University policy are subject to

University Conduct Code Action.

Family housing is available to married

couples or single parents with children.

Due to the size of the units, families of

four or less are recommended.

The University will be responsible

for mowing the grass around the houses

in the summer, and for the maintenance

of the houses throughout the year.

Maintenance concerns should be called

into the Physical Plant Office at

.. Adapters for washers and dry-

ers will be made available to the resi-

dents upon request.

Mail BoxesMailboxes are available at the

University Mailroom in the Campus

Center. These mailboxes are free of

charge. To receive a mailbox, please go

to the mailroom and request one. If you

decide to get a mailbox on campus,

your mailing address will be:

Name

House # Northern Road

Main Street

Presque Isle ME

Meal PlansIndividuals living at Family Housing

may sign up for the meal plans offered

to Residence Hall students, if they wish.

All you have to do is indicate a meal

plan choice on your housing contract.

In many cases, Family Housing resi-

dents usually buy the commuter plan.

The commuter plan consists of a -

meal punch card. The price is $ (price

is subject to change without notice). This

punch card works best for individuals

who eat breakfast and dinner at their

residence, and do not want to drive to

Northern Road to eat lunch.

Snow RemovalThe city of Presque Isle is responsi-

ble for the removal of snow on their

driveways and their sidewalk. Maine

School Administration District # will

help with plowing the driveways when

possible, but this service should not be

expected. If you have any questions,

please contact the Residence Life Office

at ..

Trash RemovalResidents are required to throw their

trash in the dumpster located outside of

Skyway. Trash left in the building may

be subject to a $ removal charge. �

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Special Double

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Window 81.5” wide x47” high

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Emerson HallRoom floor plansplease note: all measurements are approximate

Standard Double 13’ x 16 ‘Window 81.5” wide x 47” high

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Bathroom

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Emerson HallRoom floor plansplease note: all measurements are approximate

Merriman HallRoom floor plansplease note: all measurements are approximate

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Standard Single 12.7’ x 16.5 ‘

minus a 4.5’ x 4.5’ area for thebuilding chimney

2 Windows 31” wide x 59” high

* assigned based on single room

doo

closetcloset

door door

Special Single 9’ x 16.5 ‘Window 31” wide x 59”

high* assigned based on

single room eligibility

Special Single10’ x 16.5 ‘

Window 31” wide x 59”high

* assigned based onsingle room eligibility

Bathroom

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Park HallRoom floor plansplease note: all measurements are approximate

Triple 216 15.9’ x 17.5 ‘

2 Windows 73.7” wide x 58”

highPeople wishing these rooms

must have three individuals tosign-up or these rooms will be

used when all of the doubles are

Door Closet

ClosetCloset

Closet

Closet ClosetDoor

Triple 205/206/214/215/305/305/314/315 15.9’ x 17.5 ‘

2 Windows 73.7” wide x 58” highPeople wishing these rooms must

have three individuals to sign-up orthese rooms will be used when all

close

Standard Single 12’ x 17.5

minus a 10’ x 4’ area for thebuilding chimney

Window 73.8” wide x 59” high* assigned based on single room

do

o

Standard Double 12.7’ x 17.5 ‘Window 73.8” wide x 58” high

closet closetdoor

closet

closet

closet

door

Triple 212/312 13.3’ x 23.3 ‘

2 Windows 73.7” wide x 58” highPeople wishing these rooms must

have three individuals to sign-up orthese rooms will be used when all

University of Maine at PRESQUE ISLE � North of Ordinary Page 23

Park HallRoom floor plansplease note: all measurements areapproximate

SkywayRoom floor plansplease note: all measurements areapproximate Vanity

Vanity

Refrigerator

Refrigerator

Door Door

Door Door

Door

Door

Kitchen Bathroom

Room size 11’ 8”’ x 15’ 3”Window 54” wide x 50.5” high

People wishing these rooms

must meet Skyway regulations

Room size 11’ 8”’ x 15’ 3”

Window 54” wide x 50.5” high

People wishing these rooms

must meet Skyway regulations

closet closetd oordoor

bathroom

Special Single 12.7’ x

17.5 ‘Window 73.7” wide x 58”

high* assigned based on

single room eligibility

Special Single 12.7’ x

17.5 ‘Window 73.7” wide x 58”

high

* assigned based oni l li ibilit

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No floor plans are available for the Family Housing Units

Directions from the University to SKYWAY & tothe FAMILY HOUSING Units on Northern Road.

From campus, make a LEFT onto MainStreet (you’re going north).

Go three lights, then make a LEFT ontoState Street.

BEAR RIGHT at the first light [you wantto take the SECOND RIGHT, State Road,not the hard right turn.]

Continue on State Road until there is aTexaco gas station on the right; turn LEFT

onto Central Drive (there’s a large sign forthe Presque Isle Industrial Park and forNorthern Maine Technical College).

From Central Drive, turn RIGHT ontoEdgemont Drive.

Continue up Edgemont Drive; make a

RIGHT onto Northern Road.

TO: Family Houses - they are at theend of Northern Road.

TO: Skyway - you’re on NorthernRoad; now take the FIRST LEFT and theSkyway Suites are on the left hand sideof the building.

University of Maine at PRESQUE ISLE ✩ North of Ordinary Page 25

Skyway

Suites

Northern Road

Hous ing

In complying with the letter and spirit ofapplicable laws and pursuing its goals ofdiversity, the University of Maine at PRESQUE

ISLE shall not discriminate on the grounds ofrace, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,national origin or citizenship status, age, dis-ability, or veterans status in employment, edu-cation and all other areas of the University.

The University provides reasonable accommo-dations to qualified individuals with disabili-ties upon request. Questions and complaintsabout discrimination in any area of theUniversity should be directed to the Directorof Affirmative Action and Equal EmploymentOpportunity, currently Bonnie DeVaney,

South Hall, University of Maine at PRESQUE

ISLE, Main Street, Presque Isle, ME -

, phone number: .. Inquiriesabout discrimination may also be referred tothe Maine Human Rights Commission, U.S.Equal Employment OpportunityCommission, Office of Civil Rights of theU.S. Department of Education, or otherappropriate federal or state agencies. �

University Anti-Discrimination ✩ Affirmative Action ✩ Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Academic Affairs - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -.Area Coordinator - - - - - - . .Business Office - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -.Career Planning & Placement - - - - - -.Counseling Center - - - - - - - - - - - - -.Dining Hall - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -.Emerson Hall Lobby - - - - - - - - - - - -.Financial Aid - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -.Health Services - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -.Library - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -.

Mail Room - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -.Maintenance business hours - - - - - - - -.Maintenance non-business hours - - - - -.Merriman Hall Lobby - - - - - - - - - - -.Park Hall Lobby - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -.Registrar’s Office - - - - - - - - - - - - - -.Residence Life Director - - - - - - - - - - -.Residence Life Office - - - - - - - - - - -.Safety & Security Office - - - - - - - - -.Student Services Office - - - - - - - - -.

Important Telephone NumbersIf you are on campus you must dial prior to calling off-campus numbers. All on-campus numbers begin with -xxx.

Police, Fire, Ambulance - - - 8-911Presque Isle Hospital - - - 8-768-4000

University of Maine at PRESQUE ISLE Main Number - - - .

UMPI Residence Hall Calendar New Student Orientation begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Friday, August Returning Students Check Into the Halls ( a.m.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sunday, August Classes Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Monday, August Day (no classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Monday, September Columbus Day/Canadian Thanksgiving Break begins

after completion of classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Friday, October Classes Resume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wednesday, October Veteran’s Day (no classes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thursday, November Thanksgiving Vacation begins after completion of classes . . . . . . . . . .Tuesday, November Classes Resume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Monday, November Last Day of Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Friday, December Reading Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Monday, December Final Examinations Begin a.m.(per Exam Schedule) . . . . . . . . . . . .Tuesday, December Final Examinations End p.m. (per Exam Schedule) . . . . . . . . . . . . .Friday, December Residence Halls Open ( a.m.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Monday, January Classes Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tuesday, January February Vacation begins after completion of classes . . . . . . . . . . . . .Friday, February Classes Resume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Monday, February Spring Vacation begins after completion of classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Friday, April Classes Resume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Monday, April Last day of Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Friday, May Reading Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Monday, May Final Examinations Begin a.m. (per Exam Schedule) . . . . . . . . . . .Tuesday, May Final Examinations End p.m. (per Exam Schedule) . . . . . . . . . . . . .Friday, May Commencement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Saturday, May

Other Resources such as the University’s Code of Conduct and the Student Handbookmay be found at www.umpi.maine.edu � EnrollMgmt/ResLife/ResHallGuide/

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