Things that make Emerson Hall a great place to live:

Emerson Hall is a traditional co-ed residence hall with singles and doubles that primarily accommodates upperclassmen. With a capacity for approximately 153 residents, the building is staffed by 1 professional staff member and 5 Resident Assistants. Emerson Hall 1st and 2nd floor was renovated in summer 2023. Emerson 3rd floor will be renovated in summer 2024.

Building Amenities

  • 3 Floors
  • 1 Elevator
  • 1 Laundry room per floor (free for all residents)
  • Resident Assistant Office. RA’s on call from 8PM-8AM
  • Main community lounge containing TV, ping pong table and community kitchen
  • Pool Table & Ping Pong Table
  • OwlCuts (designated space for residents to cut and dye their hair)
  • Vending machines on the first floor 
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Gender Neutral Housing
  • 1 Disability/Gender Neutral, 6 male, and 6 female designated bathroom 
  • Building HVAC notes:
    • Air conditioning – Emerson Hall is NOT an air-conditioned building. Residents are highly encouraged to bring fans.
    • Heat – heat is provided mid-Fall through Spring through a centralized building system. Each room has a thermostat which allows residents to set the temperature of the room to +/- 10°F from the building temperature.

Room Amenities

This building has five types of room layout: Single, Medical Single, Medical Single with Bathroom, Double, and Double Plus.

  • Room sizes vary. Please see floor plans below to get an approximation of your room layout.
  • All rooms are carpeted.
  • Desk with Chair
  • Twin XL bed with mattress (Residents whose height exceeds the Twin XL frame should contact umpi-reslife@maine.edu to request a longer bed frame. )
  • Dresser
  • Closet
  • Window blinds
  • Window screen
  • High Speed Wireless Internet
  • High Speed Wired Internet Port (ResNet)
  • Window Sill bookcase

Contact Us

Housing and Residence Life

Emerson Annex
181 Main St.
Presque Isle, ME 04769

Phone: (207) 768-9587
Fax: (207) 768-9583
umpi-reslife@maine.edu