Question 1

What are the housing requirements?

Accepted Answer

In order to live in the residence hall, SFC students must meet the following requirements:
Payment of a $300 non-refundable Housing Deposit via TouchNet.
Registered as a full-time student during the semester that they live in the residence hall.
Good academic standing - have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Submit immunization records to Health & Wellness (MMR & MG) at immunizations@sfc.edu.
Completion of the Housing Application and acceptance of the Terms and Occupancy Agreement.
Good financial standing with the Office of the Bursar.
Good judicial standing (conduct history for current students is subject to review).
Proof of health insurance coverage.
Attendance at a mandatory virtual Community Meeting prior to move-in.

Question 2

How do I apply for housing?

Accepted Answer

Students interested in living in the residence hall need to pay a $300 non-refundable housing deposit. This deposit can be made via TouchNet by taking the following steps:
At the top of our page click 'Pay a Housing Deposit'
On the top bar click ‘Deposits’
Select the term you are hoping to live in the residence hall
Select Housing Deposit
Process Payment

After Residence Life receives your Housing Deposit you will be sent the Housing Application in accordance to the Housing Selection Timeline. The Housing Application should be submitted by the date provided. If applying for spring housing, complete immediately. If applying for fall housing, refer to the Housing Selection Timeline for more information about when the Housing Application will be sent and when it is due.

Question 3

What types of rooms/suites are available?

Accepted Answer

There are three types of occupancy in the residence hall:
Double – Two people per room within a suite or studio
Triple – Three people per room within a suite or studio
Quad – Four people per room within a suite

There are three types of suite layouts:
Studio style doubles and triples
Double room Suites with one or two shared suites
Jack and Jill connected doubles

Question 4

What kind of furnishings/amenities are offered?

Accepted Answer

Each student receives:
Extra-long twin size bed and mattress
Under-bed storage unit (2 drawers)
Desk and desk chair

Each room has:
Shared hanging space
Window blinds
High-speed internet/Wi-Fi
Electricity
A/C & Heating System

Question 5

What other amenities are available?

Accepted Answer

Our residence hall at 97 Colombia Heights has a number of amenities students can take advantage of, such as:

24-Hour Main Entry Security & Cameras in Common Areas
Study & Programming Lounges
Common Kitchen w/ Seating
Access to programs and events hosted by Residence Life
Elevator & ADA Compliance
Mail & package receiving system
Laundry rooms
Library & Study Lounges
Fitness Room
Media Room

Question 6

How does Residence Life manage Safety & Security?

Accepted Answer

A security desk is located at the front entry in the lobby. This security desk is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Residents are required to swipe their Residence Hall ID in order to enter the building, as well as show it to security. Residence Life professionals and student staff also serve 24 hours a day, 7 days a week duty rotation. Resident Assistants also conduct rounds of the building daily. The building and suites are equipped with state-of-the-art life protection systems including fire sprinklers and smoke detectors.

Question 7

Do I have to pay for laundry?

Accepted Answer

Yes, laundry costs $2.25 per load per machine. Residents download the MyMagicPass app to pay for laundry machines located in the building. Students and family members can easily load funds onto the MyMagicPass app using a debit or credit card. The building has six laundry rooms available to residents.

Question 8

Can I request a roommate?

Accepted Answer

Yes, students can request a roommate when they complete the Housing Application. If two or more students want to live together they should ensure that they all name each other on their individual applications. This will ensure Residence Life knows that it is a mutual selection.

If you don’t already have a roommate picked out, don’t stress! The Housing Application asks students a number of questions regarding their preferences to ensure that students are matched with the best possible roommate.

Question 9

Am I guaranteed to receive my housing preferences?

Accepted Answer

Residence Life does its best to accommodate student's housing preferences, however, we assign students based on the inventory we have at the time of placement. Continuing residential students are placed first, then students are placed in order of when their housing deposit is received, and when all other housing requirements are met. For example, a freshman student who pays a housing deposit early, but does not register for classes on time will be placed after someone who has met all of the requirements.

Question 10

What if I have more questions?

Accepted Answer

We’re happy to help! We encourage all students to attend a Residence Life Info Session. If you still have questions, contact the Office of Residence Life at sfcreslife@sfc.edu or call us at 718-489-2041.

Question 11

Residence Life Important Documents

Accepted Answer

Residence Life Handbook
Residential Curriculum
Guest Policy
What to Bring - What Not to Bring

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