Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Campus Housing

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On-Campus Housing Available?		Yes
Campus Housing Capacity		3,400
Average Housing Costs		$6,550
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus?		Yes
Undergrads Living On Campus		53%
Number of Dormitories		15
Number of Campus-Owned Apartments		4
Best Dorms		Barton Hall Sixth Avenue Residence Facility
Worst Dorms		E-Complex North Hall

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Freshmen are, with few exceptions, required to live on campus. Everyone agrees that the nicest dorm is Barton Hall, and there is little room for argument. However, the other freshman dorms on the Hill have all been renovated in the past years, so none are horrible anymore. The quad is more convenient because it is closer to main campus, and BARH is nice because you can stay inside to go to the dining hall. The dorms are expensive, which is why many move off campus after freshman year.

The housing on campus is comparable to that at most colleges. Dorms provide excellent opportunities to meet new people and offer social outlets for the residents. Renovations to Freshman Hill and Cary Hall going coed means there is no longer a clear-cut “Worst Dorm On Campus” award winner, so freshmen don’t have to worry about getting stuck in a complete dungeon. Whether you want to live in BARH or the Quad is really a personal preference. The Quad is closer to main campus but is broken up into smaller units and thus is a more isolated environment than the other dorms. BARH is an extra 10-minute walk to main campus compared to the dorms on Freshman Hill, but on cold days having a dining hall just outside your door can be wonderful.

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Campus Housing at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Thompc5

'15

Biology

A+

Underclassman Dorms Are the Best

The freshman and sophmore dorms at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are so good people don't want to leave them. If I could live in Burdett Avenue Residence Hall all four years I would. The social atmosphere is great. The food is even better. It's not very convenient for class but it's very convenient for athletes because the Athletic village is right across the street. It has it's own printer room, plenty of lounges and it's own little store for midnight snacking. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else.

Jan 11, 2012

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Campus Housing at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

dz7

'12

Industrial and Product Design

D-

Low-quality campus housing

Campus housing is low-quality and very overpriced. In two out of three years, the facilities were extremely dirty when I moved in. They often do a bad job with maintenance.

Aug 31, 2011

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Campus Housing at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

raspberrymozza

'13

Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering

B-

Nicer Dorms Are Not Close to Campus

BarH and Blitman which have their own dining halls and the largest rooms on campus are a 15-20 min walk away from the center of campus. There is a shuttle service but it is sometimes unreliable. Colony apartments have large singles some of them with mini in room kitchens but is an even longer walk/shuttle ride.

Apr 25, 2011

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Room Types		Apartments Doubles Singles Suites Townhouses Triples
Bed Types		Bunkable beds Lofts Twin extra-long
What You Get		Bed Cable TV and phone jacks Closet Desk and chair Dresser Ethernet connection Free local and campus calls Phone with voicemail Window coverings
Also Available		Special needs housing, graduate housing, family housing available upon request. There’s also theme housing for leadership and wellness for freshmen and for upperclassmen.

Available for Rent

Minifridges and microwaves are available for rent.

Cleaning Service

Common areas, floor and semi-private baths cleaned by staff in the dorms.

DormitoriesWhat's This?

Barton Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 200–250
Bathrooms: Shared by floor or private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Doubles, triples
Special Features: Two lounges, games room, multiple smaller study rooms, laundry room, air-conditioning

Blitman Commons (Sixth Avenue Residence Facility)
Floors: 4
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, quads
Special Features: Individually controlled for heat and air conditioning, small fitness center, dining hall

Bray Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 150
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
Special Features: Floor lounges, laundry room, smoke-free

Burdett Avenue Residence Hall (BARH)
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 230
Bathrooms: Shared by suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen, upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
Special Features: First-floor dining hall, lounges, activity rooms, kitchenettes, and laundry rooms in the wings

Cary Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 150
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
Special Features: Floor lounges, laundry room, smoke-free

Crockett Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 150
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
Special Features: Floor lounges, laundry room, smoke-free

Davison Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 104
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: Floor lounges and study space, first-floor kitchen and large lounge, air conditioning, laundry room, courtyard

E-Complex
Floors: 3, 6 units
Number of Occupants: 120
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: Kitchens, laundry room

Hall Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 150
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
Special Features: Floor lounges, laundry room, smoke-free

Nason Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 150
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
Special Features: Floor lounges, laundry room, smoke-free

North Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 87
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: Floor kitchens, first-floor lounge, laundry room

Nugent Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 104
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: Floor lounges and study space, first-floor kitchen and large lounge, air conditioning, courtyard

Quad (Quadrangle)
Floors: 19 three-story units
Number of Occupants: 450
Bathrooms: Floors 1 and 2 have semi-private bathrooms, floor 3 has communal
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
Special Features: First-floor kitchenette, second-floor study rooms, air conditioning, laundry room

Sharp Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 94
Bathrooms: Semi-private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Single suites
Special Features: Arranged in suites with six bedrooms, a large bathroom, and communal living room; basement lounge, kitchen, study area, laundry room, and Sharp Hall Fitness Center

Warren Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 100
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: First-floor kitchen and lounge, laundry room, printer room

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Colonie Apartments
Floors: 3
Number of Units: 4 buildings with about 30 units each
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, suites, single efficiency
Special Features: Air conditioning

Polytech Apartments
Floors: 1
Bathrooms: One or two shared by apartment
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Studio, three bedroom, or four bedroom
Special Features: Cable tv, high-speed internet access, media room with a 120" projection HDTV, fitness center, laundry facilities, vending area, on-site parking

Single RAHP (Rensselaer Apartment Housing Project)
Floors: 60 two-story apartments
Number of Units: 60
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Townhouse apartment quads (single bedrooms)
Special Features: First-floor living room, kitchen, dining room, floor storage

Stackwyck Apartments
Floors: 60 three-story apartments in three buildings
Number of Units: 60
Bathrooms: Semi-private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Apartment quads (single bedrooms)
Special Features: Four bedrooms, bathroom, kitchenette, dining area, living area, storage area, laundry room

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