An exterior photo of the Francis Allen Black Dorm

Frances Allen Black Hall (FAB)

Independent Living, Campus Connected

Frances Allen Black Hall, known to students as “FAB” Hall, is UMF’s Independent Living Community. It offers a perfect balance of independence and campus connection, giving students the opportunity to experience apartment-style living without leaving the heart of campus.

Frequently Asked Questions
Two UMF students sitting in a FAB dorm having a conversation
Two UMF students sitting in a FAB dorm having a conversation

Suite Life with Community Ownership

Each suite in FAB Hall houses four students and includes a shared lounge, full kitchen, and a private en-suite bathroom and shower. This setup allows residents to enjoy the comfort and freedom of managing their own space while still being just steps away from classes, events, and student life.

Floors include laundry, study spaces, and lounge areas for daily convenience.

Two UMF students hanging out in FAB suite dorm
Two UMF students hanging out in FAB suite dorm

Flexible Household Arrangements

FAB Hall offers flexible suite arrangements, allowing students to choose between single-sex or co-ed living—provided all roommates agree. For even more inclusive housing, students can also request a gender-inclusive placement.

Each floor is equipped with laundry facilities, study areas, and lounge spaces, giving residents everything they need for a comfortable and balanced campus lifestyle.

Students with Junior and Senior status have the ability to drop their meal plan.

Lockwood Hall kitchen
Lockwood Hall kitchen

Guided Support and Community Programming

The hall is overseen by a professional Area Director who supports residents through community-building efforts and holistic development.

Two upper-class Community Assistants (CAs) help create a welcoming and connected environment by organizing programs that promote academic success, personal growth, and social engagement. These student leaders also serve as valuable resources for navigating life at UMF.

Independent living with all the comforts of home, right on campus.

Amenities

Within the building

  • “Co-ed” by suite (men & women in the same suite or single-sex in the same suite),
  • Optional “gender-inclusive” room placements,
  • Wheelchair accessible,
  • Laundry on each floor,
  • Kitchen on first floor,
  • Each suite has its own bathroom,
  • Common rooms in each suite

In each room

Room Specs

  • Average number of windows per room, 1 per single and 2 per double,
  • Space under beds, approximately 10″ at lowest to 27″ at highest,
  • Average furniture in doubles includes: 2 beds, 2 dressers, 2 closets, 2 desks and 2 chairs,
  • Average furniture in singles includes: 1 bed, 1 dresser, 1 closet, 1 desk and 1 chair,
  • Average single room, approximately 9.3′ wide by 10.8′ deep,
  • Average double room, approximately 12.5′ wide by 14.6′ deep

Contact Us

UMF Student Housing
University of Maine at Farmington
Student Life Office
umfhousing@maine.edu
207-778-7346
Connor Fahey
Connor Fahey

Coordinator of Student Involvement & Retention

About Connor
Gabbi Fultz ’24
Gabbi Fultz ’24

Area Director Student Life

About Gabbi
Yetunde Ajao
Yetunde Ajao

Assistant Director of Student Life

About Yetunde