UMA Housing

UMA offers affordable housing to full-time undergraduate students attending the Augusta campus. Located in Hallowell, just over the Augusta city line, the historic Stevens Commons is a renovated and preserved mixed-use campus, set high on a hill facing the Kennebec River.

Seventy-five+ beds will be available in furnished suites, with additional amenities on-site for residential students such as a mail service, lounge, laundry, cafe, and a fitness center. This modern and affordable housing is located within a short 10-minute drive of UMA’s Augusta campus, and within walking distance of local retailers and restaurants.

The newly renovated student suites feature open layouts with sun-filled rooms, single and double bedrooms, and kitchen, dining, and bath spaces. One-, two-, and three-bedroom suites are available.

Who can Apply for UMA Housing

There are a few basic requirements that must be met in order for students to be selected to move in to and reside during the transitions into a new semester. Applicants must:

• be a matriculated (enrolled) undergraduate student in a UMA academic degree program.
• be enrolled as a full-time student (defined as taking a minimum of 12 academic credits per semester in both the fall and spring semesters, and a minimum of 3 academic credits in each summer term of residence) in any academic program and making satisfactory progress toward a degree. Students carrying less than 12 credits per semester or less than 3 credits during a summer term may appeal to live in UMA Stevens Commons Housing.
• maintain a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0. Students who fall below the 2.0 cumulative GPA may appeal to live in UMA Housing at Stevens Commons. This appeal must be in writing and needs to contain a plan for future academic success.
• ensure there are no academic, financial or heath requirement holds on their accounts. In the case of a financial hold, students must work with Student Financial Services to complete payment or make an appropriate payment plan.

Please note: submitting the UMA Housing application does not guarantee assignment. UMA Housing at Stevens Commons has a limited number of beds available. More details can be found on the UMA Housing Application page. 

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have a question about the residence hall, read through the answers to these Frequently Asked Questions.

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Community Advisors

Xavier Gomez

Community Advisor

I’m Xavier Gomez and a third-year architecture major. Coming from Caribou up in Northern Maine, UMA’s close community was an instant draw. Not to mention the numerous feats their architecture program boasts. In addition, this will also be my third year staying at Steven Commons, this time hoping to make the residence hall as welcoming … Read More

Haley Guilmet

Community Advisor

Hi, my name is Haley Guilmet. I just moved to Florida after living my whole life in New England. I’m going into my first year as an architecture student and am also the goalie for the soccer team. This is my first year as a CA and I’m super pumped to get to know everybody … Read More

Kim Kenniston

Director of Residence Life

kimberly.kenniston@maine.edu

Moving back to Hallowell has been rewarding, as it is the place that I called home while growing up with my family.  I graduated with my BA in Psychology from UMF and my MEd from Bridgewater State University.  I have worked in residence life for a number of years, and enjoy working with students to create an … Read More

Yonas Medfu

Community Advisor

Hey! My name is Yonas Medfu and I’m from Orlando, Florida. I’m in my second year of the Business Administration major and I also play for the basketball team here with the UMA Moose. This is my first year as a CA for the residence halls and I can’t wait to have a positive impact … Read More

Loghan Raber

Community Advisor

Hey! My name is Loghan Raber and I'm a fourth year architecture major. I'm from southern Maine and have lived in the state all my life. This will be my second year as a CA for the residence halls and my fourth year living in them. I'm excited to be able to help improve and … Read More

Raquel Shaw

Community Advisor

Hello, I'm Raquel Shaw, an enthusiastic student pursuing my second year of Business Administration. With a passion for involvement, planning, and lending a helping hand, I am excited to bring my leadership skills to the college community advisor position. I chose UMA due to its affordability, four-year program, and online flexibility. The modern dormitories and … Read More

Samantha Thornton

Community Advisor

Hey! My name is Samantha Thornton and I am currently in my second year of college pursuing a Social Science degree with a minor in Psychology. I am from Chelsea Maine and will be playing on the women's soccer team this year for UMA. This will be my first year as a CA and my … Read More