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Quick StatsUndergrads Living on Campus
75 %
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
Yes
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The main dormitories were designed by renowned architect I.M. Pei. Replete with balconies, proximity to main buildings, unlocked doors, communal areas, and equipped lounges, 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. It is where most large outdoor gatherings are held, including Towne Meetings, where students regularly participate in direct democratic debates similar to those of Ancient Greece. The Dort and Goldstein residences, commonly abbreviated as “Dortstein,” are quieter and mostly inhabited by upperclassmen. Dortstein is popular for the privacy it provides, as well as the fact that its residents need not pay for a full meal plan. B-Dorm is located on the west side of campus and is unanimously considered the shabbiest of the options. Still, because of the culture it has garnered, the low price, and the proximity to the library, the Four Winds, and the bayfront, it continues to be popular. Students Speak Out
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Due to the slow but steady growth of New College, most freshmen will start out tripled in Pei. The space is probably comparable to a double at many other colleges, and it's easy to work around if you have raising beds. After first year, some students will opt to continue to live in Pei, because the dorm is very open with terraces, balconies, and huge floor-to-ceiling windows (not all at the same time).
The other options on campus are the Letter dorms (V,W,X,Y, and Z), Dort / Goldstein (collectively referred to as Dortstein), and B dorm. All of them, except for B dorm, are apartment-style. The letter dorms are brand new, having been built within the past three years, while Dortstein was built 15 years ago.
Campus Housing: January 20, 2010
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Anonymous says: |
The campus housing is most...
The campus housing is most certainly better than any other Florida public college’s housing facilities. For how many people we have, it’s expensive per student. |
Anonymous says: |
B-Dorm culture is mysterious. They...
B-Dorm culture is mysterious. They have weekly potluck dinners. They have communal bathrooms unlike the rest of the campus. I don’t seem to understand its culture. It seems to fluctuate. Sometimes it’s all people who can’t handle having a roommate, and sometimes it’s a lot of druggy people. Right now, I don’t know what the culture is, but I would say it’s less hippie-ish than it has been in the past. |
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The only problem with the dorms is...
The only problem with the dorms is the social aspect. Because we have rooms that are spacious and have everything we need, we don’t feel claustrophobic, so you don’t feel forced out into common areas. You can compensate, though, by inviting friends to your room. |
Anonymous says: |
Room draw is a pain, but not so...
Room draw is a pain, but not so much for me this year—I was a first-year, and we all got the rooms we wanted. They don’t have a set system, so they’re winging it every year. I think they need to make it more efficient before they will be able to make the students happy. I lived in a triple with two terrible people, so I didn’t like it, but it was a good money saver. My current double is perfect, though. You have your own space, your own bathroom, and there are no boundary issues. |
FactsWhat You Get
- All dorms have lounges with full kitchen facilities
- Bed
- Blinds
- Bookshelf
- Chair
- Closet
- Data connection
- Desk
- Dresser
- Kitchenette with a stove, dishwasher, fridge, and sink (Dort and Goldstein)
- Private bathroom (except B-Dorm)
- Shower curtain
- Telephone connection
Available for Rent
Refrigerators up to five cubic feet 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.
Dormitories
Dort Residence Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 74
Bathrooms: Private
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles
Dort is great for privacy. Each suite in the hall has four single rooms, two bathrooms, a kitchenette, and a living area. Students are not required to buy a meal plan, and the hall is occupied by mostly older students.
Coed: Yes
Goldstein Residence Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 74
Bathrooms: Private
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles
Goldstein is a mirror image of Dort, with singles organized into suites. Just as in Dort, students are not required to buy a meal plan, and Goldstrin is occupied by mostly older students.
Coed: Yes
Palmer B Hall (B-Dorm)
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 32
Bathrooms: Communal
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles
B-Dorm offers a community atmosphere. It’s close to library and is the cheapest housing available.
Coed: Yes
Pei Complex
Floors: Two floors in each of the three halls: Bob Johnson Hall, Peggy Bates Hall, and Elaine and Harvey Rothenberg Hall
Number of Occupants: 253
Bathrooms: Private
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
Located in a cluster around Palm Court, this complex’s unique design was completed by renowned architect I.M. Pei.
Coed: Yes
Pritzker Residence Hall
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 93
Bathrooms: Private
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles
Opened August 2007. Private single rooms are grouped apartment-style. 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.
Coed: Yes
Ulla R. Searing Residence Hall (X)
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 24
Bathrooms: Private
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles
Opened October 2007. Private single rooms are grouped apartment-style. Residents share a common space, a bathroom, and a kitchenette. The hall includes high timbered roofs with arched windows.
Coed: Yes
V Residence Hall
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 32
Bathrooms: Private
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles
Opened August 2007. Same features as Searing Hall.
Coed: Yes
W Residence Hall
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 24
Bathrooms: Private
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles
Opened August 2007. Same features as Searing Hall.
Coed: Yes
Y Residence Hall
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 32
Bathrooms: Private
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles
Opened October 2007. Same features as Searing Hall.
Coed: Yeas
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