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Student Life
The Student Life Office provides a variety of activities and services that enhance students’ educational experiences at Husson University. The departments within Student Life provide engagement for students through purposeful and innovative programs that build a community for both our residential and commuter populations, create a sense of well-being – physically, emotionally, and spiritually, foster a diverse, civil, and inclusive environment, and develop student leaders.
For more detailed information please see the Student Handbook.
Student Conduct Code
Husson University’s Student Conduct Code is administered by the Student Life Office and is designed to create a civil, educational, and positive environment for students to live, study, and succeed. Husson University’s mission is to inspire and prepare students for professional careers. This endeavor is a commitment to ethical and social responsibility. Students associated with Husson University are expected to be good citizens and foster a positive living and learning environment. The Student Conduct Code provides the framework for student behavior within which students are expected to live while a student at Husson University. Adherence to the Student Conduct Code is expected as a student voluntarily associates themselves with the institution. The Husson University Student Conduct Code is published on the university’s website.
Commuter Student Services
The Student Life Office provides services and guidance to commuter students with any questions or concerns that may arise. The signature commuter program is the Commuter Assistants (CAs) program. Each incoming commuter student is assigned a CA, who is an experienced student leader who knows the campus well, excels academically, and is active in the campus community. CAs strive to be a resource and to assist commuters with the transition to the University.
Student Government
The Student Government serves to represent the best interests of the student body and acts as a liaison to the University Administration. Students can serve on the Student Government as Senators or Executive Board Members.
Clubs & Organizations
Over 40 student clubs and organizations operate on the Husson University campus, from professional and recreational organizations to service and academic clubs. These groups are student-driven and supported by the Student Government.
A current list of student clubs and organizations can be found on the University’s website at https://www.husson.edu/directory/clubs-and-organizations/index. New clubs are created every year based on the interests of the current student body.
Esports
Husson University Esports provides students with a competitive and entry-level environment for team-based video game matches against other universities. Just like other athletes, esports team members participate in practices, film reviews of gameplay, and in-person tournaments as they hone their skills to compete at the collegiate level.
The Husson Esports’ intercollegiate co-ed teams compete in the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC), currently home to more than 200 schools, fielding over 400 teams in 12 different game titles.
For the casual gamer, the program also hosts open hours in the state-of-the-art Esports Arena for all students to participate in open-play hours, weekend tournaments, watch parties, and many more events!
Community and Student Engagement
Within Student Life, the Community and Student Engagement initiative oversees the development of opportunities for students to get involved in volunteerism, co-curricular leadership opportunities, spiritual well-being, and advocacy. These experiences allow students to enhance their understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and to develop into active citizens while realizing their leadership potential.
Residence Life
The Residence Life Office's main goal is to provide a safe and engaging place to live on campus. Through efforts led by students and professional staff, each residential area establishes a unique community focused on those who reside there each year. Approximately 1100 students live on campus every year in our residential areas, options Include the traditional halls (Bell, Carlisle, and Hart halls), suites (Darling Learning Center), and apartments (Townhouses).
Traditional Halls (Hart, Carlisle, and Bell)
The traditional halls are co-ed by floor: these are mostly double rooms with some singles, triples, and quads, with community makeup ranging from first-year to graduate students. The traditional halls have private pod-style community bathrooms on each floor.
Suites (Darling Learning Center)
The Edward O. and Mary Ellen Darling Learning Center (DLC) is a suite-style building that hosts classrooms and offices on the first level and living quarters located on the four upper floors of the building. The community makeup ranges from sophomore to graduate students. Each suite has two separate rooms attached to a common area with a sectional couch, ottoman, two Micro-Chill® units, and an interior bathroom with a separate vanity area.
Townhouses
The townhouses are apartment-style units that allow students to live independently, with the convenience of residing on campus. The community makeup consists of juniors, seniors, and graduate students. They include four private rooms, two full bathrooms, a living room, and a kitchen.
Every room in the townhouses is furnished with a bed frame, twin XL mattress, desk, chair, wardrobe, dresser, and a nightstand in the bedrooms. The living room has a couch, two chairs, a coffee table, and a side table. The kitchen comes with high-top chairs for the breakfast bar and a full-size refrigerator and stove.
Provided Room Furnishings (Traditional Halls and Suites)
All double and triple rooms within traditional residence halls and suites have the same initial furnishings and amenities (exceptions may exist for quads):
● one desk and one chair per person
● one dresser and one wardrobe per person
● one bunkable bed frame and one mattress per person
● access to wireless internet
● one Micro-Chill® (combination unit with a freezer, fridge, and attached microwave) per room
On-Campus Residency Requirement
All Husson University students are required to live on campus for their first two years of full-time undergraduate attendance unless they meet one or more of the following criteria:
● Are at least 21 years of age upon the start of the semester
● Are married
● Commuting from parent(s), grandparent(s), or legal guardian(s) residence within 30 miles radius of Husson University
● A military veteran or current military service member
● Have a financial hardship
*Note: All housing contracts include a board (meal) plan aside from the townhouse units, where a student can elect to forgo a board (meal) plan to utilize their provided kitchen.
Student Activities
The Student Activities Office works to enhance the student life experience by providing a wide variety of activities and programs to engage and enrich the campus community. Programming provides social, educational, and cultural opportunities. Activities are held both on and off campus and are available free or at reduced fees for students. Students are encouraged to be actively involved with the Student Activities Office by attending events, collaborating on behalf of a student organization, and volunteering at events. Advertising for Student Activities programs are available on social media and throughout campus through various mediums.
Wellness Center - (Student Health & Counseling Services)
The Wellness Center is designed to facilitate the academic success and retention of students by providing services and support to reach their optimal health. Well-being promotion, health education, illness prevention, and interim general integrated healthcare treatment are available to students at the Wellness Center.
The Wellness Center provides students with access to:
● Confidential counseling services
● Student health services
● General health education, consultation, and referrals
Immunization
Immunization Requirements The State of Maine (Maine Law, 22-MRSA Sec. 6359) requires certain immunizations for all students on university campuses. As such, Husson University students who are in compliance with the requirements are able to register for classes; those who are not in compliance with the State’s law are not allowed to register. The required immunization requirements include:
● One (1) dose of Tetanus/Diphtheria (Td or Tdap) received within the last ten (10) years.
● Two (2) doses of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) received after (not on) the first birthday. If the MMR was done prior to 1968 students must provide proof that it was done with a live virus.
Husson University highly recommends being vaccinated against the following infectious diseases: COVID-19, Meningitis, Hepatitis B, Pertussis, Varicella, and the yearly Flu.
For more information about immunization requirements and exemption options, please go to https://www.husson.edu/student-life/campus-life/student-health-services/services/immunization-requirements.
Student Health Insurance
All full-time students, graduates, and undergraduates, are required to have health insurance coverage. Husson University applies a Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) to each student’s account. If students are already insured by another plan, they can waive the insurance upon providing verifiable documentation of insurance coverage via their student portal. It is important to evaluate any existing insurance plans for coverage use in the State of Maine that offer services beyond emergency only.
The University is pleased to provide Accident Insurance to our full and part-time students. The accident policy provides reimbursement for eligible medical expenses resulting from a covered accident(s) that occur during the policy period. The policy is secondary insurance, which means it fills deductibles, copay, and coinsurance for a primary insurance policy.