Frequently Asked Questions

1. What kinds of housing are available?
   There are 4 residence halls: Nagler Hall, Coed Hall, Alumni Hall, and Kaufman Hall. Nagler, Coed, and Alumni are located on 27th Street between 7th and 8th Avenue. Kaufman Residence Hall is located on 31st Street between 9th and 10th Avenue.
   
   Nagler Hall and Co-ed Hall primarily consist of traditional residence hall rooms with mandatory food service. In addition, there are a very limited number of apartment/suite spaces available. There are common area kitchen facilities in the Coed Hall basement and on the first floor of Nagler Hall.
   
   With the exception of apartments/suites, it is strictly prohibited for residents to cook in rooms. Most electrical appliances and refrigerators are prohibited.
   
   Alumni Hall consists of quad apartments/suites containing their own kitchen and bathroom facilities.
   
   Kaufman Hall consists of apartments/suites containing their own kitchen and bathroom facilities. There are single rooms, doubles, triples, and quad style suites available.
   
   Laundry facilities are provided in each of the residence halls.
   
   Phone lines, Internet connection and cable TV are provided by the college. Each resident has a phone and internet connection but must provide their own telephone and computer. Roommates share a cable jack and must provide their own television.
   
   Students are required to provide their own study lamps (halogen lamps, candles, and incense are not allowed for safety reasons).
    

2. How do I apply?
   All residence halls applications are available electronically in the FIT Secure Area. The Username and Password are sent to each student in his or her University Acceptance Packets. THERE ARE NO PAPER APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE! Students experiencing difficulties with the Secure Area sign-in should contact the Information Technology Department at 212 217 HELP (4357). A student must first be accepted into a full-time degree program and pay their tuition deposit. Then, Residential Life will process the student's housing application. Priority is given to first-time eligible students who have submitted their housing application by June 15th.
    

3. Who is eligible to live on campus?
   Applicants who have a permanent address within 35 miles of New York City are classified as commuters and will only be considered for housing after non-commuters have been accommodated. Most spaces are given to incoming applicants accepted into two-, three-, or four-year degree programs. Space in the residence halls is limited. No applicant is guaranteed housing.
    

4. How many residents live in the residence halls?
   Four residence halls house approximately 2,300 students.
    

5. How much does it cost to live on campus?
   Please see our Resident Contract for current rates.
    

6. If I am accepted into the residence halls, will I be guaranteed housing for the rest of the time I attend FIT?
   Housing is not guaranteed.  The new residence hall located on 31^st street will provide additional housing to eligible students. Students must reapply for housing each academic year. Off-campus housing services are available through the Residential Life Department.
    

7. Does FIT provide staff in the residence halls?
   Yes. The Residential Life Department is staffed with a Director, two Assistant Directors, Resident Counselors, and Building Managers who live on campus and work in the Residential Life office 9 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday. One Building Manager is on call for emergency response when the Residential Life office is closed (this includes nights, weekends, and holidays). The paraprofessional staff includes Resident Assistants who are student staff living on each residence hall floor. They are responsible for developing an environment that is conducive to learning, socializing, and developing responsible community behavior. The RAs serve as a liaison between the residents and the college, and as a source of information for both educational and personal concerns.
   
   Resident Assistants have scheduled office hours every evening from 6:00 pm to 12:00 midnight. The RAs who serve the three residence halls on 27th street can be located in the RA Office in Coed Hall lobby. The RAs who serve Kaufman Hall can be located in the RA Office in the basement of the building.
    

8. What type of security do you have in the residence halls?
   Each residence hall has a security officer posted in its lobby 24 hours a day. Residents are required to show their residence hall identification card to enter the buildings. All visitors are required to have proper identification and must be signed in by residents at the security desk.
    

9. Is there an orientation program and do I have to attend?
   A mandatory residence hall orientation program is presented during opening week and a Resident Handbook is given out during the first session. Only residents who have successfully completed the orientation program will be granted 24-hour visitation privileges. All of your orientation activities are outlined in your FIT Connections Guide. CLICK HERE FOR AN ONLINE LOOK AT A SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FROM FIT'S CONNECTIONS GUIDE. Please note events that are mandatory for Resident Students.
    

10. Are there restrictions for visitors/guests?
    Yes. There is no overnight visitation (this includes family) during opening, closing and exam periods. Visitors between 2 am- 8 am are considered overnight guests. Residents are restricted to two overnight visitors per week.
     

11. Can I remain in the residence halls during recess periods?
    There is limited residence hall space available during the summer, so space cannot be guaranteed to any student. The residence halls are closed between fall and winter session and the summer and fall session. FIT students must be enrolled in summer classes to be eligible for summer housing. Only residents accepted to the residence halls for the academic year are allowed to remain during recess, and must apply to do so. Food services are not available during recess periods. There are additional fees for recess and summer housing.
     

12. What happens if I don't get housing?
    Eligible applicants will be put on a waiting list. The Residential Life Office provides Off Campus Housing services and maintains online off-campus housing listings to assist students in locating suitable housing in the area.