FAQ
Q: How do I apply?
Q: Who is eligible to live on campus?
A: Applicants who have a permanent address within 35 miles of New York City are classified as commuters and will only be considered for housing after non-commuters have been accommodated. Most spaces are given to incoming applicants accepted into two-, three-, or four-year degree programs. Space in the residence halls is limited. No applicant is guaranteed housing.
Q: How many residents live in the residence halls?
A: Four residence halls house approximately 2,300 students.
Q: How much does it cost to live on campus?
A: See Costs.
Q: If I am accepted into the residence halls, will I be guaranteed housing for the rest of the time I attend FIT?
A: Housing is not guaranteed. The new residence hall located on 31st street will provide additional housing to eligible students. Students must reapply for housing each academic year. Off-campus housing services are available through the Residential Life Department.
Q: What happens if I don't get housing?
A: Eligible applicants will be put on a waiting list. The Residential Life Office provides off-campus housing services and maintains online off-campus housing listings to assist students in locating suitable housing in the area.
Q: Does FIT provide staff in the residence halls?
A: Yes, see Staffing.
Q: What type of security do you have in the residence halls?
A: Each residence hall has a security officer posted in its lobby 24 hours a day. Residents are required to show their residence hall identification card to enter the buildings. All visitors are required to have proper identification and must be signed in by residents at the security desk.
Q: Is there an orientation program and do I have to attend?
A: A mandatory residence hall orientation program is presented during opening week and a Resident Handbook is given out during the first session. Only residents who have successfully completed the orientation program will be granted 24-hour visitation privileges. See all New Student Orientation activities here. Please note events that are mandatory for resident students.
Q: Are there restrictions for visitors/guests?
A: Yes. There is no overnight visitation (this includes family) during opening, closing and exam periods. Visitors between 2 am- 8 am are considered overnight guests. Residents are restricted to two overnight visitors per week.
Q: Can I remain in the residence halls during recess periods?
A: There is limited residence hall space available during the summer, so space cannot be guaranteed to any student. The residence halls are closed between fall and winter session and the summer and fall session. FIT students must be enrolled in summer classes to be eligible for summer housing. Only residents accepted to the residence halls for the academic year are allowed to remain during recess, and must apply to do so. Food services are not available during recess periods. There are additional fees for recess and summer housing. See Summer & Recess Housing.