Our Residence Life program offers students exceptional living and learning experiences within a welcoming, safe, and well-maintained environment. Our Residence Hall is located in the beautiful Brooklyn Heights neighborhood. We invite students from across the country and around the globe to find their home with us.
To apply for housing, or if you have questions about living with SFC, contact the Office of Residence Life at (718) 489-2041 or at [email protected] .
The Safety & Security of our residents is a top priority. Our residence hall has security officers stationed in the residence hall 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The Office of Residence Life also provides a two-tiered on call structure, including a student staff and professional staff member on duty at all times. Residence Life staff are trained to respond to a multitude of emergencies.
The Office of Residence Life creates an environment that fosters a sense of belonging. This is accomplished through our staff building individual relationships with residents, helping residents to communicate effectively with roommates, and providing opportunities for support. 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.
The Office of Residence Life utilizes a Residential Curriculum as an intentional way of promoting learning and development for resident students. The Residence Life program at St. Francis College implements a multitude of strategies to advance learning and development within our residence halls. These strategies are directly related to the institutions Mission & Vision, as well as our department’s own educational priorities.
The Office of Residence Life and its property management company, FOUND Study, maintain a high standard to ensure SFC students are provided with a luxury student housing experience, right here in New York City. We work closely with our facilities staff, housekeeping staff, and private cleaning companies to ensure our residence hall is always maintained to the highest standard.
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Housing Deposits through the rolling admissions process for Fall 2023 are now being accepted. If you are interested in living on campus at SFC, make sure you pay your Housing Deposit as early as you can to avoid being on a waitlist. Our residence hall offers first class amenities right in the heart of the beautiful Brooklyn Heights neighborhood. Come find your home with us.
Pre Move-In Requirements
Housing Selection Timeline:
Date
Event
Thursday, July 15, 2024
Eligibility Requirements Due: Immunization Records and proof of Health Insurance. ALL students must be registered for the Fall 2024 term.
General Student Housing Selection
Housing Confirmation Letters will be sent to students who have met the requirements outlined above.
August 12-16, 2024
Housing Assignment Letters will be emailed.
Contact the Bursar for questions. You must be financially cleared to move into the Residence Hall.
August 21-28, 2024
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.
Sunday, September 1, 2024
Fall Move-In Day
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
1 st Day of Classes
Students are also charged a $250 security deposit at the beginning of their first semester. The security deposit is credited back to the student account minus any damage fees at the end of the academic year.
Room and Suite Types:
The Residence Halls offers 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% offer pantries with cabinetry, a microwave and half-size refrigerators.
Double rooms have two students per bedroom, triple rooms have three students per bedroom, and quad rooms have four students per bedroom. Most bedrooms have a private bathroom. No more than four students share a bathroom.
One Bedroom Studio
Two Bedroom Suites
Three Bedroom Suites
For information about meal plan options at our Campus Cafeteria, please reach out to the Dean of Students Office. They can be emailed at [email protected] or visit the office at suite 6101 on campus at 179 Livingston St.
| Sunday, September 1, 2024 | Fall Move-in Day |
| September 1-7, 2024 | Welcome Week Programs & Floor Meetings |
| Monday, September 9, 2024 | Roommate Agreements Due |
| September 15-21, 2024 | Floor Meetings |
| Monday, September 16, 2024 | Room Change Period Begins |
| Wednesday, September 4, 2024 | 1 st Day of Classes |
| October 6-12, 2024 | Health & Safety Inspections |
| Monday, October 14, 2024 | Indigenous People’s Day-No Classes & Admin Offices Closed |
| Friday, November 1, 2024 | Thanksgiving Break Intent Forms Available Spring 2025 Housing Intent Forms Available |
| October 28- November 2, 2024 | Floor Meetings |
| November 3-9, 2024 | Health and Safety Checks |
| Friday, November 15, 2024 | Thanksgiving Break Intent Forms Due Spring 2025 Housing Intent Forms Due |
| Friday, November 22, 2024 | Spring 2025 Only Housing- Eligibility Requirements Due: Immunization Records and proof of Health Insurance |
| Monday, November 25, 2024 | Room Change Period Ends |
| November 27-December 1, 2024 | Thanksgiving Recess – No Classes & Admin Offices Closed |
| Sunday, December 1, 2024 | Request for Winter Recess Checkout Extensions or Housing Due **Fees will apply** |
| December 1-7, 2024 | Closing Meetings |
| Tuesday, December 10, 2024 | Last Day of Classes – 24-Hour Quiet Hours Begin |
| Wednesday, December 11, 2024 | Study Day |
| December 12-18, 2024 | Final Exams |
| Friday, December 13, 2024 | Spring 2025 Only Housing -Housing Assignment Letters will be emailed. |
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 three types of suite layouts:
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?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:
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.
Residence Life Important DocumentsAre you interested in housing your summer program at 97 Columbia Heights? Residence Life and Housing works with programs who need accommodations from mid-May to mid-August. Host your program in one of the most luxury neighborhoods in New York City. Our residence hall is located in the beautiful Brooklyn Heights neighborhood, with easy access to all that New York City has to offer. Our suite style housing is perfect for hosting groups of all ages during the summer months. We also offer an impeccable standard of cleaning and linen rental services that enable those who stay with us to feel right at home! St. Francis also has a number of facilities available at our brand new, state-of-the-art campus located at 179 Livingston St. Groups can reserve classrooms and gathering spaces for daily activities. Group rates are also available at our on-campus dining facility. We provide all-inclusive rate packages so programs can pay one-price per participant and have all their needs taken care of. We also work with our Internationalization office to host summer programs from all over the world. If you're interested in hosting your summer program at St. Francis, contact our office at [email protected]. Click Here for A Look at Our New Campus New York Times - Why So Many Celebrities Are Moving to Brooklyn Heights
Our residence hall 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 and Brooklyn Academy of Music 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.
Residence Life Policies & Procedures are provided through our important documents. All residence hall students are responsible for reviewing and understanding these documents while living in the residence hall. Our Residential Curriculum guides how Residence Life engages with our resident students to ensure a comprehensive living and learning experience. If a resident has any questions about the Policies & Procedures outlined in these documents they can reach out to their RA or the Office of Residence Life at [email protected] for more information.
2023-2024 Terms & Occupancy Agreement
