University of New England

Student Life

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Welcome to Student Life at UNE!

Not only are our students involved in forging their academic experience, UNE offers a host of activities, organizations and services that immerse students in an exciting and rewarding campus life, providing experiences that foster both personal and leadership development.

Westbrook College Campus Student Life
University Campus Student Life

The Division of Student Affairs

To better serve students, the Division of Student Affairs is organized into four service areas under the Vice President and Dean of Students: Community Life, Student Support Services, Westbrook College Campus and Athletics.

These service areas are interdependent units - each one has a focus on a particular area of the student's experience but each department collaborates with others within the division to provide a comprehensive services to students.

Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
The Vice President and Dean of Students maintains an office and spends time on both the Westbrook College Campus (Hersey Hall) and the University Campus (129 Decary Hall).

Community Life
Community Life, based on the University Campus, consists of those units whose missions primarily surround the community experience of students. Health and Wellness Education, Campus Center, Judicial Affairs, Leadership and Orientation Programs, Residential Education & Housing, Safety and Security (for both campuses), Spiritual Life, and Student Activities are all based out of this area.

Student Support Services
Student Support Services serves students on both campuses and consists of those units whose missions are primarily to support students academic and personal needs. Counseling Services, Career Services, Disability Services, Learning Assistance Services, Multicultural Services and GLBTQ Services are all based out of this cluster.

Westbrook College Campus
This service area, based on the Westbrook College Campus, consists of those departments or units in the Division of Student Affairs whose missions are focused on serving the needs of students on the Westbrook College Campus. In this area may be found WCC Student Affairs, WCC Housing and Residence Life, Campus Life, Adult Learner Services, Career Services, and Finley Recreation Center.

Athletics
The University of New England Department of Athletics is a member of the NCAA and the ECAC. The Department of Athletics has oversight of all men's and women's varsity sports, recreational and club sports, athletic training, as well as the gymnasium and pool facilities.