UCC Residential Towers Frequently Asked Questions

UCC Residential Towers Frequently Asked Questions

The two new residence halls housing approximately 1,000 undergraduate students on 18 and 20 floors, respectively.  All student rooms have expansive glass windows to allow for plenty of natural light and for an outstanding view of either the New York City skyline or the Stevens campus and the City of Hoboken.  At the base of the new residence halls is Stevens’ three-story University Center, which will serve as a hub for the campus community.  The University Center will house many different types of spaces for events and student organizations as well as a dining marketplace, fitness center, convenience store, high-tech conference rooms, offices for Student Affairs and Student Life staff, a game room, and lounge space. 

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This information is the best available at this time and is subject to change.

Which students be eligible to live in the Residential Towers?

In order to ensure that students’ transition from high school to college life is smooth and well-supported, Stevens prioritizes first-year students for on-campus housing.  Therefore, first-year students entering in the Fall will be assigned to currently available on-campus housing, space permitting. Sophomores who resided in on-campus housing the previous year and wish to continue to live on campus will have priority to live in the UCC Residential Towers. Additional on-campus housing assignments will be prioritized in the following order and according to available housing inventory:  juniors followed by seniors. 

Stevens will make every effort to follow these priorities, however, these plans may be changed at the University’s discretion.

What types of student rooms will be offered in the new Residential Towers?

Student rooms have a range of housing types in the Residential Towers, including 

  • Premium Single Room (1 student)

  • Lofted Double Room (2 students)*

  • 2 Single Bedroom Suite (2 students)

  • 1 Double Bedroom and 1 Single Bedroom Suite (3 students)

  • 2 Double Bedroom Suite (4 students)

All units have a kitchenette and one or two private bathrooms depending on occupancy.  Suite-style units have a common living area.

*All beds must be raised with desk and dresser underneath. Beds in the room must remain lofted. 

What will it cost students to reside in the new Residential Towers?

The cost for the new rooms will vary by the room configuration with premium singles at a higher cost than doubles.  To view the the housing rates for the UCC Residential Towers please visit the Housing at Stevens page.

Are students living in the new towers required to purchase a meal plan?

All students who chose to live in Stevens Housing are required to have a Stevens meal plan. New students living on campus are required to have the Tera Bite meal plan.  Returning students living on campus are required to have the Tera Bite, Giga Bite, or Mega Bite meal plan.  To explore these meal plans and more of what Stevens Dining offers, visit www.StevensDining.com.

What furniture will be provided in each type of student room?

All rooms are fully furnished with furniture that meets NJ fire safety standards.  Each resident room has an extra-long twin bed, a desk, a desk chair, a dresser, and a wardrobe or closet.  Soft seating is provided in the suites.  

Can students bring their own furniture into the Residential Towers?

In accordance with New Jersey fire safety guidelines, non-Stevens issued furniture is not permitted in the residence halls.  Oversized items including additional chairs, love seats, or large musical instruments are also not permitted. For a list of items to bring and not to bring please visit the “Housing Policies” page.

What amenities are offered in the new Residential Towers?

The new residence halls have WiFi access throughout, a lounge space on every floor, and a laundry room in each residential tower.  Shared community space for students residing in the residential towers is located on a two story bridge that connects the two towers and includes a TV lounge, game room, vending machines, study space, and small event space.  

Does each bedroom have individual controls for heat and air conditioning?

Each unit has one thermostat located in the common area that controls the studio or suite. Individual bedrooms within a suite do not have separate climate controls. 

Does each room have cable TV connections?

The building will be equipped with robust WiFi accessible in each unit and throughout the University Center to support streaming services. Cable TV connectors are not provided.

Where can I access food in the building?

A variety of food services are offered in the University Center marketplace and convenience store, located at the base of the two residential towers.  Additionally, there are vending machines located in the community space. All residential units include a kitchenette.  The marketplace and convenience store will accept meal plans and dining dollars as well as duckbills.

Are there laundry rooms in the buildings?

The new residence halls have two large laundry rooms, each with 17 washers and 18 dryers.