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Campus Housing Grades:
Quick StatsUndergrads Living on Campus
53 %
Best Dorms
- Barton Hall
- Sixth Avenue Residence Facility
Number of Campus Owned Apartments
4
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
Yes
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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. Students Speak Out
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The best dorm is Barton Hall,...
The best dorm is Barton Hall, which is also the newest. Crockett and Cary have been renovated recently. The big one to avoid would be Nason or Hall Hall. For upperclassmen, the quad is closer to the academic buildings, but it’s very small and very tight in there. Stay away from BARH if you can avoid it. |
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Horribly overpriced; get off...
Horribly overpriced; get off campus as soon as you can; it’s not worth it. |
Anonymous says: |
The BARH dorms are far, but it...
The BARH dorms are far, but it ends up generating a very close-knit atmosphere between the students who live there. |
Anonymous says: |
I’d say stay away from Stackwyck...
I’d say stay away from Stackwyck and BARH because they are too far away from the main part of campus. Barton Hall is new and seems like a fancy hotel. That has to be the nicest dorm I’ve ever seen by a long shot. Quad is in the middle of campus but farther away from the majority of freshmen. All the other dorms are about the same. They seem to be fairly large compared to a few other schools I’ve visited, but I’ve seen at least one other school with bigger dorms. |
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Avoid quad—it sucks. Try to get...
Avoid quad—it sucks. Try to get Crockett or Nason or Hall. I’d go Crockett. Barton is nice, but it’s kind of anti-social—lots of early-decision, anti-social people get in there. The more sociable crowds are in Crockett and Nason. |
FactsWhat 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
Room Types
- Apartments
- Doubles
- Singles
- Suites
- Townhouses
- Triples
Available for Rent
Minifridges and microwaves are available for rent.
Bed Types
- Bunkable beds
- Lofts
- Twin extra-long
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.
Cleaning Service
Common areas, floor and semi-private baths cleaned by staff in the dorms.
Dormitories
Barton Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 200–250
Bathrooms: Shared by floor or private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Doubles, triples
Two lounges, games room, multiple smaller study rooms, laundry room, air-conditioning
Bray Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 150
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
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
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
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
Floor lounges, laundry room, smoke-free
Davison Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 104
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
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
Kitchens, laundry room
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
First-floor kitchenette, second-floor study rooms, air conditioning, laundry room
North Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 87
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Floor kitchens, first-floor lounge, laundry room
Nason Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 150
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
Floor lounges, laundry room, smoke-free
Blitman Commons (Sixth Avenue Residence Facility)
Floors: 4
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, quads
Individually controlled for heat and air conditioning, small fitness center, dining hall
Hall Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 150
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles, triples
Floor lounges, laundry room, smoke-free
Sharp Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 94
Bathrooms: Semi-private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Single suites
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
First-floor kitchen and lounge, laundry room, printer room
Nugent Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 104
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Floor lounges and study space, first-floor kitchen and large lounge, air conditioning, courtyard
Campus Owned Apartments
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
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
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)
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)
Four bedrooms, bathroom, kitchenette, dining area, living area, storage area, laundry room
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