Fashion Institute of Technology - Campus Housing

Quick Stats

College Prowler Take

Three of the residence halls are located right across the street from the college, and the other is just a few blocks away. Convenience and location are the major perks. The dorms also offer residents a chance to live in one of the most expensive neighborhoods in Manhattan for a fairly reasonable price. Students that live in the dorms are more likely to take advantage of the social activities that happen on campus. They inevitably end up meeting more friends at FIT compared to someone who commutes.

An issue that many dorm residents have is that the campus is dry. Although this may be a rule that is strictly enforced, residents still find a way to sneak alcohol into their rooms. There is also a policy that residents are only allowed two overnight visitors per week. Many residents find themselves in trouble with Residential Life because of this rule. Security guards are in every residence hall, and to get into the dorm you must show your FIT residence hall ID. When bringing in a guest, residents must sign the person in with security, and the guest must have ID to leave at the desk until they leave the building. This can be a major pain if the person who is visiting you has forgotten their ID. Security is tough and will refuse to let the person in.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

The housing is great, although... The housing is great, although small. It’s much cheaper than finding an apartment in Manhattan. 12345 Campus Housing Report

Anonymous says:

Dorm life is convenient if you are... Dorm life is convenient if you are from out of New York state. 12345 Campus Housing Report

Anonymous says:

Dorms are okay—definitely livable... Dorms are okay—definitely livable but not anything spectacular. 12345 Campus Housing Report

Anonymous says:

I guess if I were forced to live... I guess if I were forced to live on campus, I would live in Alumni Hall. The dorm is coed, and students live in mini-suites with private baths and kitchens. 12345 Campus Housing Report

Anonymous says:

Alumni rooms are nice since you... Alumni rooms are nice since you get your own bathroom and kitchen facilities. Co-ed suites are great, too, since you only have one other roommate, and you also have your own bathroom and kitchen facilities. 12345 Campus Housing Report

Facts

Did You Know?

Applicants to FIT who have a permanent address within 35 miles of New York City are classified as commuters and are only considered for on-campus housing after non-commuters have been accommodated.

Students must seek off-campus housing after two consecutive semesters on campus.

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