Fashion Institute of Technology - Campus Housing - Campus Housing

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On-Campus Housing Available?		Yes
Campus Housing Capacity		2,295
Average Housing Costs		$7,817
Undergrads Living On Campus		18%
Freshmen Living On Campus		64%
Number of Dormitories		2
Number of Campus-Owned Apartments		2
Best Freshman Dorms		Alumni Hall
Best Upperclassman Dorms		George S. and Mariana Kaufman Residence Hall
Best Dorms		Alumni Co-ed
Worst Dorms		Nagler
Worst Freshman Dorms		Nagler Hall
Worst Upperclassman Dorms		Nagler Hall

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FIT is home to more than 2,300 students, based on a first-come, first-served basis. Three residence halls (Alumni, Nagler, and Coed) are located conveniently across the street from FIT's campus. These halls typically house incoming freshmen and new students. FIT also has a newer residence hall, George and Mariana Kaufman Hall, located on West 31st Street between Ninth and 10th avenues, which typically houses upperclassmen. Although some students think it is a far walk from campus, others think the newer rooms are worth the distance.

Students can take advantage of the reasonably priced campus housing, especially since they are located in one of the most expensive neighborhoods in Manhattan. The Department of Residential Life hosts several social activities a semester, which give students a chance to meet others.

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lmengel

Advertising '13

A-

Convenient but Strict

I really enjoy living on campus. The dorms are right across the street so it's really easy getting up and going to class. Alumni is the best dorm to get into.. each room has their own bathroom and kitchen. Housing process isn't hard and it's easy to switch out of rooms if you don't get along with your roomie.

Apr 10, 2012

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butlerj64

Fashion and Apparel Merchandising '11

F

Not helpful would be an understatement

I was very disappointed at the quality of the campus housing at FIT. The rooms itself were fine, but the faculty (Resident Couselors, Resident Directors, etc.) were not understanding. I don't quite understand what their job responsibilities are if they don't even want to help their residents/students out.

Apr 10, 2012

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Tarah1

Illustration '15

A

Living on Campus

Living on Campus is interesting because this is my first year living in New York City and I am very lucky to have the opprutunity just to wake up and to walk anywhere I need to and have so many people close by.

Mar 25, 2012

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User rating for Fashion Institute of Technology - Campus Housing is 3.5 out of 5 based on 29 user reviews.

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Types of Housing Offered		Apartments for single students Coed dorms Special housing for disabled students Women's dorms
Room Types		Apartment/suite-style – Students share a semi-private bathroom, kitchen, and common living area Standard – Students share a large bathroom facility on each floor; these are traditional residence hall rooms.
Bed Types		Standard twin
What You Get		Bed Cable TV and phone jacks Closet Desk and chair Dresser Internet connection Kitchen table with chairs (suites) Window coverings

Cleaning Service

Yes, but only in public areas like the community bathrooms, hallways, and lounges.

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To qualify as a New York State resident, students must establish legal residence at least one year preceding the date of the semester.

DormitoriesWhat's This?

Coed Hall
Floors: 15
Number of Occupants: 250–499
Bathrooms: Communal, private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and sophomores
Room Types: Doubles, triples, apartments (doubles)
Special Features: Air conditioning, community kitchen, laundry facilities, outdoor courtyard, TV/game lounge, work/study rooms; apartments include full kitchen

Nagler Hall
Floors: 10
Number of Occupants: 250–499
Bathrooms: Communal, private
Coed: No, women only
Residents: Freshmen and sophomores
Room Types: Doubles, apartments (doubles)
Special Features: Community kitchen, laundry facilities, study lounge, TV lounge/work room; apartments include full kitchen.

Campus-Owned ApartmentsWhat's This?

Alumni Hall
Floors: 18
Number of Units: 100–249
Bathrooms: Private by unit
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and sophomores
Room Types: Two-bedroom apartments (doubles)
Special Features: Dining/kitchen area in each unit, first-floor work room, laundry facilities, TV lounge, vending machines; home to Residential Life Office

George S. and Martha Kaufman Residence Hall
Floors: 15
Number of Units: 250+
Bathrooms: Private by unit
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: One- and two-bedroom apartments (singles, doubles, triples)
Special Features: Air conditioning, dining/kitchen area in each unit, fitness center, laundry facilities, study/cyber lounge

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Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Major: Fashion Merchandising Management
Grad Year: 2013

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