In order to live in the residence hall, SFC students must meet the following requirements:

1. Payment of a $300 non-refundable Housing Deposit via TouchNet
2. Registered as a full-time student during the semester that they live in the residence hall
3. Acceptance of all COVID-19 Guidelines and Testing Requirements
   1. Be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with the Back to Brooklyn policy: https://www.sfc.edu/about/backtobk/covid-19vaccine
   2. Have negative COVID test results prior to move-in. Either a negative PCR test within five (5) days or a rapid test within three (3) days.
   3. Wear a face-covering outside the assigned room and take temperature upon building entry.
   4. Follow all CDC/NYS and Health Department travel guidelines and quarantine protocols.
4. Good academic standing - have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
5. Completion of the Housing Application and acceptance of the Occupancy Terms & Conditions
6. Good financial standing with the Office of the Bursar
7. Good judicial standing (conduct history for current students is subject to review)
8. Proof of health insurance coverage
9. Attendance at a Mandatory Community Meeting prior to move-in

There are four types of occupancy in the residence hall:

• Single – One student per room within a suite or studio
• Double – Two people per room within a suite or studio
• Triple – Three people per room within a suite or studio
• Quad – Four people per room within a suite

There are three types of suite layouts:

• One Bedroom Studio – Single, double, or triple occupancy with a full kitchen or pantry and one bathroom
• Two-Bedroom Suite – Double, triple, or quad occupancy per bedroom with a full kitchen and two bathrooms
• Three-Bedroom Suite – Single, double, triple, or quad occupancy per bedroom with a full kitchen or pantry and two or three bathrooms

A kitchen has cabinetry, a stove/range, a full-size refrigerator, and a sink. A pantry has cabinetry, a mini-refrigerator, and a microwave. 70% of our suites have kitchens. There is also a common kitchen located in the residence halls Cellar Level that students with pantries can utilize.

Each student receives:

• Extra-long twin size bed and mattress
• Under-bed storage unit (2 drawers)
• Desk and desk chair

Each room has:

• Shared hanging space
• Window blinds
• High-speed internet/Wi-Fi
• Electricity
• A/C & Heating System

Our residence hall at 97 Colombia Heights has a number of amenities students can take advantage of, such as:

• 24-Hour Main Entry Security & Cameras in Common Areas
• Study & Programming Lounges
• Common Kitchen w/ Seating
• Access to programs and events hosted by Residence Life
• Elevator & ADA Compliance
• Mail & package receiving system
• Laundry rooms
• Beautiful views

Our residents also have access to take advantage of the amenities located at our sister property down the street at 119 Columbia Heights. These amenities include:

• Additional Recreation Rooms
• Library & Study Lounges
• Fitness Room
• Media Room

A security desk is located at the front entry in the lobby. This security desk is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Residents are required to swipe their Residence Hall ID in order to enter the building, as well as show it to security. Residence Life professionals and student staff also serve 24 hours a day, 7 days a week duty rotation. Resident Assistants also conduct rounds of the building daily. The building and suites are equipped with state-of-the-art life protection systems including fire sprinklers and smoke detectors.

Yes, laundry costs $2.25 per load per machine. Residents download the MyMagicPass app to pay for laundry machines located in the building. Students and family members can easily load funds onto the MyMagicPass app using a debit or credit card. The building has six laundry rooms available to residents.

Students interested in living in the residence hall need to pay a $300 non-refundable housing deposit. This deposit can be made via TouchNet by taking the following steps:

1. Log into mySFC
2. Click ‘Pay Tuition/Payment Plans’ on the left-hand side
3. On the top bar click ‘Deposits’
4. Select the term you are hoping to live in the residence hall
5. Select Housing Deposit
6. Process Payment

After Residence Life receives your Housing Deposit you will be sent the Housing Application. The Housing Application should be submitted by the date provided. If applying for spring housing, complete immediately. If applying for fall housing, refer to the Housing Selection Timeline for more information about when the Housing Application will be sent and when it is due.

Yes, students can request a roommate when they complete the Housing Application. If two or more students want to live together they should ensure that they all name each other on their individual applications. This will ensure Residence Life knows that it is a mutual selection.

If you don’t already have a roommate picked out, don’t stress! The Housing Application asks students a number of questions regarding their preferences to ensure that students are matched with the best possible roommate.

Residence Life does its best to accommodate student's housing preferences, however, we assign students based on the inventory we have at the time of placement. Continuing residential students are placed first, then students are placed in order of when their housing deposit is received, and when all other housing requirements are met. For example, a freshman student who pays a housing deposit early, but does not register for classes on time will be placed after someone who has met all of the requirements.

We’re happy to help! We encourage all students to attend a Residence Life Info Session (calendar linked below). If you still have questions, contact the Office of Residence Life at [email protected] or call us at (347) 308-6154.