Group Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum number of guests required to be considered a group for Summer Conference Housing?

Who should I contact?

A group must consist of 10 or more members.

Submit a written proposal to summerhousing@fitnyc.edu or contact (212)217-3943 with the name of group/company, dates of stay, and number of guests.

What residence halls are available for groups?

Alumni & Coed Hall are available from May 25^th, 2009  – July 22^nd, 2009

Kaufman hall is available from May 25^th, 2009 – August 1^st, 2009

What furniture is provided in the suite?

All suites consist of furnished rooms, kitchens and private bath. All traditional style rooms consist of shared baths and do not have kitchens.  If you are in a suite you must provide your own kitchen supplies, linens, and pillows and blankets.  Click here to view pictures of the rooms

Where is FIT located and is it accessible to public transportation?

FIT is conveniently located in midtown Manhattan near all public transportation, restaurants and shopping.  We are walking distance from Penn Station, Madison Square Garden, Broadway, Macy*s, Jacob Javis Center, etc…

Alumni Hall                           CoED Hall                              Kaufman Hall

210 West 27^th Street               230 West 27^th Street                406 West 31^st Street

New York, NY 10001              New York, NY 10001               New York, NY 10001

What are the Group rates?

Rates are based on length of stay and number of guests.  Click here for our group rates.  For additional questions please email:  summerhousing@fitnyc.edu

What is the minimum age requirement in order to stay at the residence hall?

All guests must be at least 18 years old. If they are under 18 years old, they must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during their entire stay in the residence halls

Is the cafeteria opened during the summer sessions?

No, however we are conveniently located close to many restaurants, delis, and grocery stores.  Click here to view the FIT neighborhood.

Will there be a gym facility on campus?

Yes, there are gyms at both our 27^th street and 31^st campuses.  Both will be open limited hours during the

summer.

How do I get to FIT and is it accessible to public transportation?

FIT is conveniently located in midtown Manhattan near all public transportation, restaurants and shopping.  We

are walking distance from Penn Station, Madison Square Garden, Jacob Javits Center, etc…Click here for

directions to FIT by air, rail, or road.  There is also a campus map.

May I have guests visit me in the residence halls?

Yes, you may have guests visit you in the residence halls.  There is limited overnight visitation during the summer

requiring a $10 overnight fee, per night, per person.  For additional information please review FIT’s handbook for

more on our visitation and overnight guest policies.  Click here for more on FIT visitation policy.