FAIRFIELD — Kennebec Valley Community College is excited to announce that for the first time in its 55-year history, lodging will be available for 50 first-time, full-time students beginning with the fall 2025 semester. Student lodging will be located at the Best Western Plus Waterville Grand Hotel, a 2-mile, 5-minute drive from the main campus, located in Fairfield.
The Best Western is the venue of choice for many community groups and activities and is often used by KVCC faculty, staff, and students who come from further away. It is known for its proximity to KVCC and its pleasant, comfortable environment. In addition to lodging, a meal plan will be available to lodging students, and a resident director will be available, living alongside students.
KVCC President Karen Normandin said, “We are pleased to offer an option for room and board close to campus. More and more students have been asking for local housing and are seeking to increase their community engagement. The Kennebec Valley is a great place to live, and local lodging will provide students with the complete college experience they are seeking. I expect this will be a highly desirable option for many of our students.”
Student rooms will have two queen-size beds, cable TV, mini-fridge, microwave, and a full bathroom. Lodging students will have access to the hotel’s indoor pool, fitness center, and lounge areas. Additional information is available online on the college’s website, https://www.kvcc.me.edu/about-kvcc/news/student-lodging-fall-2025/.
Kennebec Valley Community College is a 2-year comprehensive community college in mid-Maine serving students from Somerset, Kennebec, and Knox counties and well beyond. KVCC has two campuses in the heart of Central Maine — our 70-acre Fairfield Campus, which is readily accessible by I-95, and our 600- acre Harold Alfond Campus, just seven miles north. Between these two campuses, KVCC offers 30 degree programs ranging from nursing to allied health to trades & technology, as well as credentials in mental health, liberal studies, business administration, early childhood education, biology, general studies, and psychology. In addition to certificate and associate degree programs, KVCC’s Workforce Training and Professional Development office provides a wealth of short-term training programs for business and industry, as well as professional development. KVCC is a collegial environment emphasizing student success and respect for a diverse population of employees, students, and community members. Learn more at kvcc.me.edu.