Living on Campus

An important first step in understanding housing policies, what we provide and what we expect of you.

Read the Housing Manual

We want your on-campus living experience to reflect your unique needs while also setting you up for success.

You may choose to live in housing with other students from your class. Our first-year student housing will help you find your people and help with the transition to college life. Sophomore, junior and senior housing will help you create the community you want with the friends you’ve made along the way.

Learn more:

• First-Year Student Housing
• Upper-Level Housing

The primary purpose for gender inclusive housing is to provide support to students who need or request accommodations due to gender identity/expression. We recognize that single-gender housing may not be comfortable for all students. We have therefore established a limited number of areas and a procedure for students to arrange housing that addresses this need. Students signing up for gender inclusive housing will be permitted to have roommates and/or suitemates from across the gender spectrum. We believe that it is important that our housing policy evolve to meet the needs of all students and to create an inclusive, welcoming environment.

Like most institutions, SUNY Plattsburgh discourages students of any sexual orientation who are in a relationship from living together in a residence hall, although we do not question the students’ motives for wanting to live in gender inclusive housing. Relationship challenges or break-ups can pose significant housing conflicts.

Roommates must be mutually requested and prearranged with the Campus Housing and Community Living Office. If a roommate cancels their housing or moves out of the room for any reason, the remaining roommate(s) must identify a new roommate to fill the vacancy. Campus Housing and Community Living will define the time allocated to find a new roommate. This window will depend on the time of year and the waiting list for housing. Typically a resident will be allowed 24 hours, but not more than 3 days to identify another eligible roommate. After that time, Campus Housing and Community Living reserves the right to assign an interested student to the vacancy or relocate the remaining residents to another vacancy; gender inclusive housing cannot be guaranteed.

If you would like this housing option, you must contact the Campus Housing and Community Living Office 518-564-3824 or [email protected].

The Campus Housing and Community Living Office has established a policy regarding support animals to assist individuals with disabilities. Being mindful of health and safety concerns of the campus community, the Campus Housing and Community Living Office will reasonably accommodate persons with disabilities who require the assistance of service or support animals, as appropriate. The service or support animal needs to be documented and approved by the Accessibility Resources Office (ARO). The ARO will guide students with disabilities in documenting their specific request for an accommodation and will provide any specifics regarding the accommodation to the Campus Housing and Community Living Office. Each request will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, considering the needs of the individual and the concerns of the college community.

Accessibility Resources Office — 518-564-2810 or [email protected]

SUNY Plattsburgh recognizes that students with disabilities may require a specific type of housing accommodation to fully participate in the residential aspects of living on our campus. In accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the subsequent Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 as amended in 2008, SUNY Plattsburgh provides equal access to educational programs, including housing, and safeguards against discrimination for qualified students with disabilities as defined by the ADA. Students seeking such an accommodation should follow the procedure outlined here, Housing Accommodation Policy.

Average Room Measurements

deFredenburgh

• Average double room ending in 1: 10'00" long x 13'00" wide
• Average double room ending in 2: 10'00" long x 13'00" wide
• Average double room ending in 3: 10'00" long x 12'05" wide
• Average double room ending in 4: 10'00" long x 14'00" wide
• Average window: 04'08" long x 08'05" wide

Harrington

• Average double room: 12'10" long x 12'07" wide
• Average window: 05'00" long x 06'07" wide

Hood

• Average double room ending in 1: 10'00" long x 13'00" wide
• Average double room ending in 2: 10'00" long x 13'00" wide
• Average double room ending in 3: 10'00" long x 12'05" wide
• Average double room ending in 4: 10'00" long x 14'00" wide
• Average window: 04'08" long x 08'05" wide

Kent

• Average double room: 12'10" long x 12'07" wide
• Average window: 05'00" long x 06'07" wide

Macdonough

• Average double room: 12' 0" long x 12'0" wide
• (wide range): Average single room: 12'0" long x 9'0" wide
• Average double window: 5'9" long x 7'0" wide

Macomb

• Average double room: 12'10" long x 12'07" wide
• Average window: 05'00" long x 06'07" wide

Mason

• Average double room: 12'07" long x 12'11" wide
• Average window: 05'00" long x 06'05" wide

Moffitt

• Average double room ending in 1: 10'00" long x 13'00" wide
• Average double room ending in 2: 10'00" long x 13'00" wide
• Average double room ending in 3: 10'00" long x 12'05" wide
• Average double room ending in 4: 10'00" long x 14'00" wide
• Average window: 04'08" long x 08'05" wide

Whiteface

• Average double room: 14'04" long x 10'06" wide
• Average window: 05'00" long x 10'00" wide

Wilson

• Average double room: 14'04" long x 10'06" wide
• Average window: 05'00" long x 10'00" wide

The college will provide the following items for each resident:

• Bed and mattress (twin extra long; 6’ 7” long, 3’ wide, and 6” thick)
• Desk with 3 drawer pedestal and chair
• Dresser and closet or wardrobe, except in triple situations where students will share 2 closets/wardrobes
• General room lighting

You will get the following included in room fees:

Amenities:

• Full (And really good) WIFI
• Wired internet
• Available phone service in each room
• Our own movie streaming service
• Unlimited access to state-of-the-art laundry service (The machines will actually text you when they are finished!)
• Fully functional kitchenettes
• Comfortable lounge and study space
• Our community living team, at least one member on each floor
• Fun and educational programs and community building activities

Security:

• All entrances, laundry areas and elevators are covered by security cameras
• 24 Hour ID card controlled access to individual buildings
• Each room is accessed by an individual combination lock
• RA on Duty from 7:30 p.m. to 7 a.m. every night
• 24 hour, 365 day coverage by our own University Police
• Every hall meets or exceeds fire codes
• Hardwired emergency phones on each floor

Students should bring:

• Bedding to fit a twin size extra long mattress (6’ 7” long, 3’ wide, and 6” thick);
• Pillow(s);
• Study lamp (non halogen);
• Towels;
• Throw rug;
• Hangers;
• Clothing items;
  Bicycle (to be stored, at your own risk, in your residence hall room or bike storage areas);
• Refrigerator (only 2 allowed per room) each not to exceed 6 cubic feet in internal size (Each must be no more than 150 watts and no more than 115 volts and have a 3-prong plug and by UL approved).

Students should NOT bring:

• Microwave ovens;
• Candles, incense, or any flame emitting articles;
• Any fire hazard as determined by the Fire Department or Fire Inspector (this includes natural holiday trees);
• Extension cords, plug/multi plug adapters and relocatable power taps (only approved power strips are permitted);
• “Piggy-backed” extension cords (one plugged into another) (only approved power strips are permitted);
• Bed-risers and canopy’s without overcurrent protected relocatable power taps (bed risers without a power outlet can be used in our residence halls)
• Halogen lights;
• E-cigarettes and all of their accessories;
• Extension cords that lack all 3 prongs and an internal circuit breaker rated under 15 amps;
• Hover boards
• Wax/candle warmers
• Fireworks, firearms, ammunition, air operated guns, paintballs guns, guns of any kind, knives or other weapons;
• Explosives or dangerous chemicals;
• Cinder blocks;
• Any device intended to elevate a bed, that is not either provided or approved by the college;
• Air conditioning equipment, except as provided by the college;
• Animals beyond those that have been approved by the student
• Support Services Office to be housed in a residence hall;
• Aerials and other radio transmitting devices;
• Personal wireless internet access points.