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Benefits of Living on Campus

The residential community at Unity College is the center of the campus. Residents are part of a college community where their input is eagerly sought. Their suggestions and concerns are enthusiastically welcomed and given top priority. Residential students form lasting bonds of friendship that carry on long after graduation. Here are a few of the benefits Unity College residents enjoy:

Cianchette side 2Conveniently located
You're close to classes, faculty, support services campus recreation. Meals are quick and easy. You don't lose study time driving, parking, and preparing meals.

Save Money
Living on campus, you are likely to pay less and receive more services and avoid the annoyance of paying numerous deposits to electric, gas, water, heating, cable, and phone companies.

Computer Network Access
Cianchette Hall, Cottages, Eastview, Maplewood Westview, and Wood Hall residences all are part of the college's wireless internet network.  This means that residents can easily be connected to the College's computer network and internet access at no additional cost to the resident.

Local Telephone service
Each residential room in Cianchette, Eastview, Maplewood, Westview, and Wood Hall is install with a local Telephone service. Each room has its own extension and Maplewood in snowstudents can make local calls at no additional charge. The College, however, does not provide a phone, just the phone line. Students can also make long distance calls using a calling card. Finally the phones can accept all local and long distance calls. The telephone number to call a room is 207-948-3215 and then enter the room's extension.

Basic Cable Television Service
Each residential room in Cianchette, Eastview, Maplewood, Westview and Wood Hall is installed with basic cable television service.  Residents do need to provide their own television.

Achieve Academic Success
Studies have shown that resident students have consistently achieved higher grades than their nonresident counterparts. You are surrounded by others with high academic and career aspirations.

Enjoy Campus Life
Numerous studies have also shown that resident students report higher satisfaction with their college experience. Its not surprising because it's so easy to participate in campus life.

Enhance Career Opportunities
Resident students often make lasting friendships that evolve into a network of future professional clients and contacts. Ongoing residence programming will also assist you in planning your future.

Eastview backBecome Independent
You can learn to manage adult responsibilities, such as budgeting and time management, in a friendly, supportive environment.

Acquire Interpersonal Skills
As a college graduate you will probably be a supervisor and a leader of others. Learning how to communicate, understand and motivate others from diverse backgrounds is important.

Leadership Opportunities
You will have the opportunity to acquire a variety of skills as member of community council, a student government representative, an officer in a college club, a residence life staff member, or a resident who chooses to plan a social or educational program for yourself and others to enjoy.

In-Residence Programs and Activities
You will enjoy the social and developmental programs sponsored by our staff specifically for residence students.

In-Residence Programs and Activities
You will enjoy the social and developmental programs sponsored by our staff specifically for residence students.

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Live with and make friends with 350+ young, friendly, intelligent people pursuing both academic and personal growth.

Membership in a residential community is exciting! Living, studying, working, and relaxing with others offers many rewards. Living on campus also provides easy access to the library, classrooms, recreational facilities, and the opportunity to become involved in leadership and educational programming. Being a part of the residential community at Unity College offers quality living in an atmosphere conducive to learning and the opportunity for personal growth. join the Unity College residential community and make a difference!

  • Mission of Residence Life
  • To house residents in a manner that meets their safety, security and personal needs. 
  • To provide a residential atmosphere that promotes residents' development and learning outside of the classroom.
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