The Danielle N. Ripich Commons

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.

Dining

Offices and Services

The following offices and services are located in the commons:

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

Take a Virtual Tour of the Ripich Commons

Launch Ripich Commons

red lounge chairs on the first floor of the Ripich Commons

First Floor

  • Large living room with comfortable seating
  • Pub with food and drink options
  • Game room
  • Commuter kitchen/lounge
  • Day-use and long-term lockers
students relax in comfy chairs on the second floor of the Ripich Commons

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
students eat in the dining area on the third floor of the Ripich Commons

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@powerorigin.net.

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@powerorigin.net.

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
  • 110 Commons: The Game 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)