FAQ’S (Frequently Asked Questions)

Housing assignments for new students will be emailed by the end of July. Upperclassmen who go through room selection receive their room assignment and roommates name during the spring semester. All other students will receive their assignment and roommate during the summer.hat do students do if they need to arrive before the scheduled check-in date?

All the beds in the residence halls are twin beds and are 80 inches long. You will need extra long (80") twin bed sheets, which are available at retail stores.

We regret that we are unable to accept requests for room changes once assignments are emailed. The room change process begins after the second week of the semester. During the room change process students can contact their Area Coordinators (ACs) to see what spaces are available to move to. RAs and ACs are available to conduct effective mediation in the event of a roommate conflict.

No. Pets are not permitted in the residence halls with exception of fish.

Yes. Lofts must be freestanding and be at least 2 feet below the sprinkler head. (no taller than 5 feet). If the loft, or any other non-Institute issued furniture is obstructive or interferes with the roommates equitable access to the room, it will have to be removed.

No, the furniture provided is permanent and may not be removed from the rooms.

Students are responsible for cleaning their own rooms. Custodians are responsible for cleaning the public areas (hallways, common area kitchens, etc.) public restrooms and community bathrooms. Students with bathroom facilities in their individual rooms are responsible for cleaning their own bathrooms.

We encourage students to contact their Resident Assistant (RA) or the Area Coordinator for their respective building who will attempt to mediate and resolve any roommate problems.

Yes, students may leave belongings for the winter and spring breaks. While student rooms are typically accessed for maintenance purposes only, we do encourage students to take valuables home with them since Stevens does not assume any responsibility for missing items.

Yes. We suggest that you check with your parents home owner insurance carrier to make sure you have protection against loss or damage. Stevens Institute of Technology is not liable for loss of or damage to personal belongings.
We also have brochures for a company offering insurance for College Students, National Student Services INC., www.nssinc.com, 1800-256-6774.

Stevens is not responsible for your student’s belongings. You should check with your insurance company about coverage.

No. Stevens does not have storage facilities. There is a storage facility in Hoboken that rents bins. We also have a list of storage places that can be made available upon request.

Yes. All campus rooms are supplied with basic cable service at no extra charge. Please note that you must supply your own coaxial cable.

Yes. All of the campus residence halls are wired with a 100 Base-T (max transfer rate of 10 MBps) hardwire port to the Stevens computing network as well as the Internet. Any further questions can be answered by the Information Technology Help Desk at (201) 216-5500.

Each campus residence hall has a laundry room with washers and dryers. Laundry service is free for all students.

Yes, however only one per room is permitted. The microwave cannot exceed 700 watts and the compact refrigerator 6 amps/ 4.4 cubic feet.

All residence hall exterior doors are locked 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The only students who have access to the building are those students who live in the building.

Yes. Each floor/wing has a Resident Assistant (RA) who lives on the floor. An RA is a trained upper-class student advisor and role model. He or she helps students adapt to their living environment and assists students in managing decisions. The RAs are supervised by Area Coordinators who also live in the halls and are accessible and available through the Office of Residence Life.

The meal plan and Duck Bills work like a debit account; when you go to eat a meal or make a purchase, the meal, or amount is deducted from the total available for the semester.

Duck Bills are a cash equivalent that can be utilized at any of our food or laundry service locations, Campus Bookstore or at select off-campus locations. Duck Bills are valued at one Duck Bill = one dollar and can be viewed and/or replenished at any time by going to www.duckbills.com.

Yes. You can either visit the Office of Residence Life or e-mail Office of Residence Life where the charge will be billed to your student account, or go to our online site; www.duckbills.com to use a debit/credit card.

Limited service is usually available in Colonel John’s where students can utilize their Duck Bills. There is no food service the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Students may also use their Duck Bills at limited off campus restaurants. A complete list of off campus vendors can be found at www.duckbills.com.

Work Orders can be expedited by using the Work Order link.

If you get locked out of your room outside of office hours you can go to the RA Office for your Area between 7pm and 11pm. Otherwise you can call the center desk (201) 216-5105 for assistance.

Two RAs are on duty per area every evening from 5pm. Off Campus RCs are on duty daily Either can be reached via the center desk (201) 216-5105.

Students are allowed to have overnight guest provided they complete the overnight guest form.
Click here to complete the overnight guest form: Overnight Guest Form.

Yes we partner with Resident Hall Linens. Click the image below for more details.