About the Commons
The Danielle N. Ripich Commons is the central meeting space on the UNE Biddeford campus for all students. The Commons provides a variety of spaces for students, faculty, and professional staff to meet in both academic and social settings.
Some spaces in and around the Commons are available to be reserved for events. Please see Commons Usage Policies (PDF) before requesting an event. A calendar of events will be posted on the video displays in the Commons so you can plan accordingly.
Building Hours
- Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–midnight
- Saturday–Sunday, 8 a.m.–midnight
Hours are subject to change. Please check our Instagram account for break hours.
Welcome and Solutions Desks
The student building managers can help with:
- Directions
- Lost and found items
- Student printers
- Event tabling
- Fireplace/fire pit use
- Battery and toner recycling drop off
Contact
- Solutions Desk: (207) 602-2434
- Welcome Desk: (207) 602-2934
Offices and Services
The following offices and services are located in the commons:
Take a Virtual Tour of the Ripich Commons
First Floor
- Large living room with comfortable seating
- Pub with food and drink options
- Cultural Exchange Lounge
- Commuter kitchen/lounge
- Day-use and long-term lockers
Second Floor
- Study and meeting areas ideal for group projects, meetings, and study sessions (not a quiet study area)
- Quiet Reflection Room
- Student Success Offices
Third Floor
- Main dining services room on the Biddeford Campus
- Commons 320, private dining/meeting room, available to reserve through Ad Astra
Reservations
Study/meeting rooms in the Commons are first come, first served. Student clubs and organizations can reserve Commons 227 for meetings by emailing the Welcome and Solutions Desks Manager at ripichcommons@a220149.com.
Club/Organization/Department Promotion Table Reservation
If you would like to reserve a table to promote your UNE club/organization/department event in the Commons, complete the Table Reservation Form.
All questions concerning the reservation of spaces and tables should be emailed to ripichcommons@a220149.com.
Indoor and Outdoor Spaces
Certain spaces inside and outside of the Danielle Ripich Commons are available for events that meet guidelines set forth in the Commons Usage Policies (PDF).
Reserve an Indoor Space
The following indoor spaces can be reserved through UNE Ad Astra Scheduling:
- 103 Commons: The Atrium
- 104 Commons: The Living Room
- 203 Commons: The Overlook
- 204 Commons: The Great Room
- 320 Commons: The 3rd Floor Conference Room
Reserve an Outdoor Space
The following outdoor spaces can be reserved through UNE Ad Astra Scheduling:
- Amphitheatre Patio (near the Main Entrance)
- Commons Green (lawn in front of the building)
- Commons Riverview Patio (Including Pub Patio and Fire Pit)
- Jordan Point Kiosk
- Riverside Tent and Fire Pit
- Woodland Green and Performance Pavillion (lower level)