Resources for Families
The Thomas College Community
The decision about which college or university your student should attend is an important and momentous one. Quality education, ample opportunity, safety and serenity, and campus culture and atmosphere all matter a great deal.
Students and families herald Thomas College as a close, connected community that makes college feel like a home away from home. We strive to make attending Thomas College as stress-free as possible. So, we’ve compiled the information most often sought by families as they make their decision on which school to attend.
We hope you find our resources for families below helpful. If you have any questions at all, don’t hesitate to call us at 207-859-1101.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Can I View My Student's Grades or Their Bill?
Your student can share their myThomas account with you, which has all of this information.
How Safe is Campus?
Safety and Security is available and on duty 24/7. There are 17 blue light call systems on campus for emergencies. If you have any question you can contact campus Safety and Security at 207-859-1399.
You should also download the Terrier Safe App from the App Store or from Google Play.
What Type of On-Campus Housing is Available to My Student?
There are five residence halls on campus available to students.
What Happens if My Student Has a Conflict with Their Roommate?
Students should talk with their Community Assistant (CA) about any roommate conflict. If the conflict is not resolved, the CA will take the issue to the resident director. If not resolved, then Assistant VP of Student Engagement & Residential Life, Jim Delorie, will be available to help. And if necessary, there will be a roommate switch.
What Type of Meal Plan Should My Student Purchase?
Meal plans range from 10 meals per week to 19 meals per week and offer variety – from eating in the dining center, to Jeanie’s Café and the Dog Pound. Students who are commuters have the option to purchase a plan with fewer meals per week.
Is There Any Transportation for Students if They Do Not Have Their Own Car?
Yes! We offer shuttles during Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring Breaks to and from Portland International Jetport and the Portland Transportation Center, as well as to the Waterville Greyhound or Concord Coach Lines stations.
Transitioning to college can be a tough time for students—and for families. And this can be even more difficult if you’re sending your loved ones off to college for the first time. Thomas College is here to help you along this journey as a committed partner, too.
Information for Families
Residential Life Update
As the end of the academic year quickly approaches, the Office of Residential Life wants to share a few important reminders to help students and families prepare. Finals Week runs May 4 through May 8 and move-out will follow promptly thereafter. Unless approved for a late departure, all non graduating students must vacate campus housing within 24 hours of their last scheduled final or by 6:00 p.m. on Friday, May 8, whichever comes first. Graduating seniors are expected to move out by 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, following Commencement.
We strongly encourage students to begin packing early to avoid the stress of last minute preparations during finals. Please note that summer storage is not available on campus. There are several local storage facilities in the area, and students who anticipate needing storage over the summer should begin contacting those providers now to secure space. Planning ahead will help ensure a smooth and successful end to the year.
Thank you for your continued support, and we wish all our students the best of luck during Finals Week
Best Regards,
Residential Life Staff
Health Center Message
Hello and Happy Spring!
Tis the season for Allergies! Those itchy eyes, stuffy noses and sneezing are most likely to be Allergies! Not a Cold – Not the Flu – Not COVID.
I have three questions for you and your student:
- Do you have any history of allergies?
- Do you have a family history of seasonal allergies?
- Have you had any formal testing done to see if you have allergies?
Most often there is a hypersensitivity of the immune system to something in the environment, a history of them as a child having allergies or asthma that they may have ‘grown out of’ but they may still have a sensitivity to.
Here are a few things you and your family can do to prepare for this allergy season:
- Close the windows in your car, house and office. All of these spaces hold onto allergens.
- Brush your pets outside before bringing them back inside.
- Mow your lawn often.
- Going for a hike? Spray yourself and clothes outside, away from your windows to protect others. Most often this practical one is forgotten.
- Change your air filters in the car and air conditioners each new season.
- Touch base with your student’s healthcare provider and provide us with any related information so we are well prepared to assist your student if needed. We also want to know about any over-the-counter medications, prescriptions and food products that they may be challenged by.
The Health Center is here Monday through Friday, the door is open, and no appointment is needed. For more information, go to the Thomas College website and select Campus Life and then Student Services. We look forward to supporting you and your student. Feel free to email or call me if you have any questions. Have a happy and healthy Spring.
Cheryl Daggett APRN, CNP
Director of Health Services
Call: 207-859-1401 or Email: [email protected]
Student Activities: The Benefits of Student Engagment
The power of connection is meaningful! At Thomas we pride ourselves on our community, but did you know that that the area of student involvement has been studied for decades? One of the student development theories that guides my work is Alexander Astin’s 1985 Theory of Involvement. Involvement can take shape in many ways—participation in a club, serving as a captain of a team, serving on committees, working on campus, going to college-sponsored events, and more. Astin’s theory has been backed by many future studies in this area, and in short his theory states:
- What a student gains from being involved is directly proportional to the extent that the student was involved. This could be both in quantity (more activities is “better”) and quality (the student leader that works to make a club run efficiently gains more than a club member who only attends some meetings ).
- Academic performance is correlated with student involvement. Students that have quality involvement experiences tend to have higher grades and academic persistence.
So well intuitively we may sometimes think that the main focus of college is academics (you’d be right, by the way!), I always encourage students to partner their studies with some student engagement opportunities to sweeten the deal. As supporters of your Thomas student, I’d encourage you to ask them what student involvement experiences they have had on campus and to explore other opportunities on campus. There are many, and I am happy to meet with your student to assist!
Michael Sales
Senior Coordinator of Student Activities
Phone Numbers
- Admissions (Undergrad): 207-859-1101
- Admissions (Grad): 207-859-1255
- Advancement: 207-859-1118
- Counseling: 207-859-1245
- Financial Aid: 207-859-1110
- Health Services: 207-859-1401
- Health Svcs. Fax: 207-859-1126
- Main Fax Number: 207-859-1114
- Registrar: 207-859-1202
- Safety & Security: 207-859-1399