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On-Campus Housing Available?		Yes
Campus Housing Capacity		636
Average Housing Costs		$5,619
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus?		Yes
Undergrads Living On Campus		76%
Freshmen Living On Campus		98%
Number of Dormitories		2
Number of Campus-Owned Apartments		7
Best Freshman Dorms		Pei Complex
Best Upperclassman Dorms		Dort Residence Hall Goldstein Residence Hall
Best Dorms		Dort Goldstein
Worst Dorms		Palmer B Pei triple
Worst Freshman Dorms		Triples in Pei Complex
Worst Upperclassman Dorms		B-Dorm

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The main dormitories were designed by renowned architect I.M. Pei and were constructed in the 1960s, but they have recently undergone renovations. Replete with balconies, proximity to main buildings, courtyards, communal areas, equipped lounges, and their own special charm, there is little to complain about New College housing—though, of course, some may disagree.

Most first-years begin at the social and communal Pei Complex, which is made up of three courts. Pei fosters social interaction thanks to its unique design and multiple common areas. The courts border a central area known as Palm Court, which is the heart of social activity at New College and where most large outdoor gatherings are held. The "letter" dorms are where mostly second- and third-year students live. Many complain about the corners that were cut in the building process—none of the rooms are equipped with overhead lighting, and the kitchenettes have neither stoves nor ovens. The Dort and Goldstein residences, commonly abbreviated as “Dortstein,” are quieter, mostly inhabited by upperclassmen, and popular for their privacy. Both of these options are well-suited to students who already have formed a solid friend group and are more concerned with solitude than socialization. B-Dorm is located on the West Side of campus and is unanimously considered the shabbiest of the housing options. Still, because of its cultural charm, comparatively low price, and proximity to other facilities and the bayfront, it continues to be popular among students.

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kmoonkhyld

Environmental Sciences '13

C+

Required to Live on Campus! $$$$$

While we are required to live on campus until our 4th year, the on-campus community is pretty great. However, the dorms are not the best, and are missing some basic things. Dort/Gold is old and kinda grungy. The Letter Dorms are new, but have tiny sinks and little noise insulation. Pei has large rooms and good bathrooms, but no kitchen. There's a plus and a minus to each, and all dorms are much more expensive than living off campus.

Apr 30, 2012

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rosalinddk

Sociology '14

B

Good Community for 1St Years

Since almost all 1st year students live in the Pei courts, there tends to be a nice sense of community there. However, once students move into the other dorms that tends to be lost.

Jan 24, 2012

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isabelleduvall

Art History '15

A

Hippie Livin'

Very close knit communal living, a bit dirty, lots of cigarette smoking. Feels like family.

Jan 05, 2012

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Types of Housing Offered		Apartments for single students Coed dorms Special housing for disabled students
Room Types		Doubles Singles Triples
Bed Types		Twin extra-long
What You Get		Bed Blinds Bookshelf Chair Closet Desk Dresser

Available for Rent

Refrigerators are permitted in the residence halls and can often be rented from local vendors.

Cleaning Service

Yes, once a week. Limited custodial service is provided to help keep rooms clean. Custodial workers mop tile floors and clean the bathroom fixtures on a regular schedule.

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The five "letter" dorms are named so because they were given letters rather than names while they were being constructed.

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B-Dorm
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 20–49
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles
Special Features: B-Dorm offers a community atmosphere. It’s close to the library and is the cheapest housing available.

Pei Complex
Floors: 20
Number of Occupants: 250–499
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles, triples
Special Features: Located in a cluster around Palm Court, this complex’s unique design was completed by renowned architect I.M. Pei.

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Dort Residence Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Units: 10–24
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Four-bedroom apartments (singles)
Dort is great for privacy. Students are not required to buy a meal plan, and the hall is occupied by mostly older students.
Special Features: Units include kitchenette and living area.

Goldstein Residence Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Units: 10–24
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Four-bedroom apartments (singles)
Goldstein is a mirror image of Dort. Just as in Dort, students are not required to buy a meal plan, and Goldstein is occupied by mostly older students.
Special Features: Units include kitchenette and living area

Peterson Residence Hall
Floors: 2
Number of Units: 10–24
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Studios (singles), two- and three-bedroom apartments (singles)
Special Features: Each unit includes a kitchenette. Along with the other "Letter" dorms, Peterson is LEED certified.

Pritzker Residence Hall
Floors: 2
Number of Units: 10–24
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Studios (singles), two- and three-bedroom apartments (singles)
Special Features: Residents share a common space, a bathroom, a kitchenette, balconies, lounges, full kitchens, and laundry facilities. There is a third story, an open-air lounge, and a central courtyard. Along with the other "Letter" dorms, Pritzker is LEED certified.

Searing Residence Hall
Floors: 2
Number of Units: 10–24
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Apartments (singles)
Special Features: Residents share a common space and a kitchenette. The hall includes high-timbered roofs with arched windows. Along with the other "Letter" dorms, Searing is LEED certified.

V Residence Hall
Floors: 2
Number of Units: 10–24
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Studios (singles), two- and three-bedroom apartments (singles)
Special Features: Each unit includes a kitchenette. Along with the other "Letter" dorms, V is LEED certified.

Y Residence Hall
Floors: 2
Number of Units: 10–24
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Studios (singles), two- and three-bedroom apartments (singles)
Special Features: Each unit includes a kitchenette. Along with the other "Letter" dorms, Y is LEED certified.

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