New College of Florida - Campus Housing

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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		75%
Number of Dormitories		9
Best Dorms		Dort Goldstein
Worst Dorms		Palmer B Pei triple

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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.

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rosalinddk

'14

Sociology

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

'15

Art History

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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Leeownee3

'14

Mathematics

A-

Strong Community Vibes

Living on campus, for the most part, is totally awesome! It's really great to be close to the other students. There's definitely a strong community here.

The only only only problems are that it's expensive to live in a dorm and that on-campus housing is predatory.

Jan 02, 2012

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Room Types		Doubles Singles Triples
Bed Types		Twin extra-long
What 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.

DormitoriesWhat's This?

Dort Residence Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 74
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles
Special Features: 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.

Goldstein Residence Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 74
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles
Special Features: 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.

Palmer B Hall (B-Dorm)
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 32
Bathrooms: Communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles
Special Features: B-Dorm offers a community atmosphere. It’s close to library and is the cheapest housing available.

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
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
Special Features: Located in a cluster around Palm Court, this complex’s unique design was completed by renowned architect I.M. Pei.

Pritzker Residence Hall
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 93
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles
Special Features: 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.

Ulla R. Searing Residence Hall (X)
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 24
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles
Special Features: 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.

V Residence Hall
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 32
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles
Special Features: Opened August 2007. Same features as Searing Hall.

W Residence Hall
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 24
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles
Special Features: Opened August 2007. Same features as Searing Hall.

Y Residence Hall
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 32
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yeas
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles
Special Features: Opened October 2007. Same features as Searing Hall.

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