Residence Life and Housing

Welcome to SFC Living

Our Residence Life program offers students exceptional living and learning experiences within a welcoming, safe, clean, and well-maintained environment. We invite students from New York City, across the country, and around the globe to find their home with us.

To apply for housing, contact the Office of Residence Life at (718)489-2041 or [email protected].

Mission & Vision

The mission of the Office of Residence Life is to provide exceptional living and learning experiences, as well as an inclusive community space where students can foster a sense of belonging. We strive to build a welcoming, safe, clean, and well-maintained environment that both encourages and supports the academic and personal success of students.

Residence Life at St. Francis College is a premier residential inclusive living and learning community where students are actively engaged in their learning experience. We provide programs that are directed at enhancing students’ ability to connect with others, explore their personal identities and develop a deeper understanding of their impact within our community and the world. Consistent with our Franciscan values, our students are civically engaged and sensitive to their impact in the larger community.

“Brooklyn Heights was named as one of America's most beautiful neighborhoods by Travel + Leisure magazine.”

Brooklyn Heights — Your Extended Campus

97 Columbia Heights, our new 11-floor residence, is located within the beautiful and historic Brooklyn Heights neighborhood, across the street from the landmark Brooklyn Heights Promenade and within a short walk to Brooklyn Bridge Park, a world-class waterfront park full of amenities. The residence hall offers a variety of living and study spaces, as well as spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline.

Living at 97 Columbia Heights is a vibrant experience. Explore the local neighborhood, including shops and a selection of distinct restaurants. Walk to Brooklyn Bridge Park, where you can enjoy cultural and athletic events, free movies and a running path along the piers overlooking the East River. If you like sports and concerts, venues like the Barclays Center, Brooklyn Academy of Music and the Prospect Park Bandshell are just a short subway ride away. You can also travel one stop into Manhattan for limitless social and cultural opportunities.

Getting around is easy because public transportation is just minutes away from the residence hall, and the A/C/2/3/4/5/N/R subway lines make the entire city easily accessible.

Building Amenities

24-hour main entry security and cameras in common areas
Study and programming lounges
Common kitchen with seating

Access to programs and events hosted by Residence Life
Elevator and ADA Compliance
Mail and package receiving system

Laundry rooms
Beautiful views
Other amenities available at sister property down the street

2022-2023 Room Rates

The College is pleased to announce that the housing rates for 97 Columbia Heights will NOT increase for the 2022-2023 Academic Year and will remain at the current cost. The Residence Hall will operate under the current College COVID Guidelines.

All students interested in housing are required to complete a Housing Application and pay a non-refundable $300 deposit. Rooms are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

Single: $9,000 per Semester. $18,000 Per Academic Year
Double: $8,000 Per Semester. $16,000 Per Academic Year
Triple: $7,500 Per Semester. $15,000 Per Academic Year

Room and Suite Types:
The Residence Halls offer mostly suite-style living with one, two and three-bedroom suites with one, two and three bathrooms. 70% of our suites are equipped with a full kitchen: cabinetry, sink, stove and full-size refrigerator. The other 30% are one-bedroom studios with cabinetry, a microwave and half-size refrigerators.

One Bedroom Studio

Double or triple occupancy
Full kitchen or pantry
One bathroom

Two Bedroom Suites

Double, triple or quad occupancy per bedroom
Full kitchen
Two bathrooms

Three Bedroom Suites

Single, double, triple or quad occupancy per bedroom
Full kitchen or pantry
Two or three bathrooms

Meal Plan Options

2022-2023 Meal Plan Rates:
The meal plan for 2022-2023 is currently under negotiation. More information regarding meal plans will be posted once it is available.

2022-2023 Housing Selection Timeline

Residence Life is now accepting Housing Deposits for the 2022-2023 academic year. Students interested in living on campus should pay a $300 Housing Deposit through the TouchNet portal. Instructions on how to pay a Housing Deposit can be found in our FAQ section.

Housing Deposits for new students and new residents are due by May 1, 2022. See below for our full Housing Selection Timeline. Students are placed in room assignments in the order in which their housing deposits is received, the sooner students pay their housing deposit, the more likely the are to receive their preferences.

Continuing Residents - check your email or contact [email protected] for information on the Continuing Resident Housing Selection process.

New Resident Housing Selection Timeline

2022-2023 Terms & Occupancy Agreement

All students interested in living in the residence hall must meet the following requirements:

Eligibility Requirements

Full time enrollment at St. Francis College.
- Continuing Students New Residents – Fall 2022 registration by April 8, 2022.
- New Students – Fall 2022 registration by July 1, 2022.
Payment of a $300 non-refundable Housing Deposit via student account by May 1, 2022.
Continuing Students New Residents need to have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Completion of a Housing Application and Terms and Occupancy Agreement by May 31, 2022.
Deposit is not refundable after June 1, 2022.
Good financial standing with the Office of the Bursar.

Pre Move-In Requirements

Proof of health insurance coverage submitted to the Office of Residence Life by July 15, 2022.
Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 needs to be uploaded no later than July 15, 2022. Boosters are encouraged.
Immunization records submitted to [email protected] by July 15, 2022.
Financially cleared by the Bursar prior to move in.
Negative COVID test results prior to move-in. Either a negative PCR test within five (5) days or a negative rapid test within three (3) days.
Attendance at a mandatory Community Meeting prior to move-in.

Sunday, May 1, 2022	$300 Housing Deposit Due
Monday, May 9, 2022	Housing Application Link sent to all students who made deposits.
Tuesday, May 31, 2022	Housing Applications & Occupancy Agreement Due: Students who do not complete on time will be processed with students who made late deposits.
Wednesday, June 1, 2022	Deadline for requesting housing deposit refund/credit. Decline Form Required.
Friday, July 15, 2022	COVID Vaccine, Immunization Records, and proof of Health Insurance due.
Monday, July 18, 2022	Housing Confirmation Letters will be sent to students who have met the requirements outlined above.
Friday, August 12, 2022	Housing Assignment Letters will be emailed.
Monday, August 15, 2022	Fall 2022 bills are DUE. Students who chose a payment plan, payments are due the 15^th of each month. Contact the Bursar for questions.
August 15-26, 2022	Mandatory Virtual Community Meetings. Signups for meetings will be sent in Housing Assignment email. All resident students must attend one of the available community meetings in order to move in.
Saturday, September 3, 2022	New Students & Residents Move-In Day
Wednesday, September 7, 2022	1^st Day of Classes

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the housing requirements?

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

Payment of a $300 non-refundable Housing Deposit via TouchNet.
Registered as a full-time student during the semester that they live in the residence hall.
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. Follow all CDC/NYS and Health Department travel guidelines and quarantine protocols.
Good academic standing - have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Completion of the Housing Application and acceptance of the Terms & Occupancy Agreement.
Good financial standing with the Office of the Bursar.
Good judicial standing (conduct history for current students is subject to review).
Proof of health insurance coverage.
Attendance at a mandatory virtual Community Meeting prior to move-in.

How do I apply for housing?

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:

Log into mySFC
Click 'Log into mySFC portal'
Under Quick Launch, click 'Pay Tuition'
On the top bar click ‘Deposits’
Select the term you are hoping to live in the residence hall
Select Housing Deposit
Process Payment

After Residence Life receives your Housing Deposit you will be sent the Housing Application in accordance to the Housing Selection Timeline. 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.

What types of rooms/suites are available?

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 – 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

What's the difference between a kitchen & pantry?

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.

What kind of furnishings/amenities are offered?

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

What other amenities are available?

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

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What to Bring What Not to Bring

How does Residence Life manage Safety & Security?

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.

Do I have to pay for laundry?

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.

Can I request a roommate?

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.

Am I guaranteed to receive my housing preferences?

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.

What if I have more questions?

We’re happy to help! We encourage all students to attend a Residence Life Info Session. If you still have questions, contact the Office of Residence Life at [email protected] or call us at 718-489-2041.

Spring 2022 Closing Information

All residents were sent the Spring 2022 Closing Newsletter for review.

The residence hall closes on May 11, 2022 at 12 noon for the Spring 2022 semester. Residents are required to move out within 24 hours of their last final and no later than May 11th at 12 noon. Residents can complete can sign up for a check out appointment or complete an Express Check Out.

Students moving out must complete the following items:

Clean and remove garbage from your room and place in trash room (not hallways/room). Any items left behind will be donated or discarded.
Remove all personal belongings from the room.
Remove all food from your refrigerator and perform a thorough cleaning.
Return all furniture to its original set up.
Sweep, mop/clean all floors, surfaces, bathrooms, appliances and any dirty walls.
Be careful when removing item from the wall to avoid damage to the walls.
Return residence hall ID.
If there are any damages in your room and we do not know who is responsible, the charges will be shared by all residents. Notify us if there is damage in your room that you are taking responsibility for.

Residence Hall Closing FAQ

What is the deadline to check out of the residence hall?

As per the Occupancy Agreement residents must check out within 24 hours of their last final and no later than May 11th at noon.

Can St. Francis store my belongings?

No, St. Francis cannot store any residents' belongings. Students may find a local storage unit or contract with a company to have their items retrieved from the residence halls stored below. More info on Box & Co is provided in this newsletter.

What happens to items left behind after check out?

Students that leave trash and items behind will be charged to have them removed. All items left behind will be discarded or donated.

Should I clean my room before check out?

Yes. Charges will be assessed for rooms that require cleaning after check out.

What should I do with my mail?

All mail received after May 11th will be returned to sender. Update your address with all mail services. Click here for the USPS Change-of-Address Form.

Can I stay in the residence hall until commencement if I am a graduating senior?

Graduating seniors who live in the tri-state area are still required to check out of their residence hall room. Graduating seniors who do not live in close proximity may arrange to stay in the residence hall until commencement. Please be aware that if you choose to stay in the Residence Hall, you may be required to move rooms to condense for Summer programs. If you are a graduating senior and want to stay in the residence hall through commencement, email Melissa at [email protected]

Can I stay past May 11th?

No, The Spring 2022 contract ends May 11th at 12 noon.

I am interested in living on campus for the 2022-2023 academic year. What do I do?

If you are interested in living in the residence hall next year, you must pay your $300 housing deposit through TouchNet.

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