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Quick Stats

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

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

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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Campus Housing at Fashion Institute of Technology

Pepsikid7

'14

Illustration

3.5
B

Dorms

Alumni hall is a good dorm building but there is frequent work on the water systems and since it's the only building with apartment style kitchen accomodations the fire alarms are more frequently set off compared to the other dorm buildings.

Apr 21, 2011

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Campus Housing at Fashion Institute of Technology

stestani

'13

Fashion and Apparel Merchandising

3.8
B+

Commuter

I am a commuter student, therefore I do not dorm. I think that the dorms are very nice, however security is a bit of a pain. Whenever I want to visit my friend at their dorm there is a whole process through which I have to go to get a guest pass.

Mar 07, 2011

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Campus Housing at Fashion Institute of Technology

fabbyzac

'14

Advertising

3.8
B+

Nagler Hall Traditional Room

I've lived in the Nagler hall traditional room for a year and loved it. Yes you share a bathroom with 20 other girls, and yes you have to share a room with someone else, but its ok i promise! Theres a little room division and the closet space is decent. Bathrooms are always clean bc someone cleans it everyday and you never have to worry about toilet paper refills! I recommend it!

Mar 01, 2011

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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Facts

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.

Did You Know? 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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