Living On Campus

New Students
August 20–21, 2023 (by appointment only)

Continuing Students
August 27–28, 2023 (by appointment only)

Students will not be permitted to check in before their scheduled move-in date and appointment time. Students who miss their move-in appointment will be required to schedule a new move-in date and time. Move-in appointment registration will begin no later than Friday, July 22. Students sign up for move-in appointments on the Housing portal.

Detailed information about check-in will be sent to all new to housing students with a residence hall assignment in July. 

When arriving in the downtown area, everyone is expected to comply with city parking regulations. After parking, you will enter your building’s lobby and be directed to a check-in station. During check-in, new students will receive their new encoded ID card (newcard) and continuing students will encode their current newcard for access to their room. You will also be able to check out a bin or cart to transport your belongings to your room. 

Please keep in mind that regardless of the order in which you and your roommate(s) arrive, it is important that each resident of the space have an opportunity to participate in the discussion of room decoration and setup.  

It is important that you connect with your roommate(s) so that you can discuss who will bring what and determine which, if any, items will be shared. There are many nearby stores where you can purchase any items that you will need. These shops are within walking distance and easily accessible by taxi.

All students should pack as lightly and efficiently as possible in the event that the university fully closes in response to further COVID-19 outbreaks.

Important Documents

• Passport
• Insurance card
• Monetary documents
• Social Security card (required for on-campus jobs)
• Renter's insurance

Essentials

• Twin XL sheets, pillows, pillow cases, and blanket(s)
• Towels and washcloths
• Bathmat
• Toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.)
• Shower caddy to carry toiletries to the bathroom
• Shower shoes
• High efficiency (HE) laundry detergent, laundry bag, dryer sheets, etc.
• Face covering
• Hand sanitizer
• Disinfecting cleaning supplies 

Storage and Organization

• Hangers
• Command hooks (nails and screws are not permitted)
• Storage containers

Things to Make Your Room More Comfortable

• Posters and pictures
• Personal mementos
• Area rugs and small carpets

Kitchen Items

• Dishes and flatware
• Pots and pans for cooking
• Dishtowels and dish cloths

Convenience Items

• Stereo, radio, TV, and DVD player
• Computer (with 10/100 Ethernet card), Ethernet cable
• UL-listed power strips (with breaker switch) for electrical items
• Flashlight
• Batteries

• Any cooking appliance that does not have an automatic shut-off or timer function
• Hotplates, toaster ovens, any other cooking device with an open coil, and grills (e.g., George Foreman grills)
• Space heaters
• Candles and incense
• Halogen lamps
• Multi-bulb lamps with bulbs more than 40 watts each or more than 100 watts combined in all light bulbs
• E-cigarettes
• Hoverboards
• Drones
• Additional air conditioners
• Pets of any kind (including, but not limited to, fish, birds, and any other animals that live in cages or tanks)
• Weapons (including, but not limited to, explosives, knives, chukka sticks, decorative swords, pellet guns, and firearms)
• Waterbeds
• Hookahs
• Live trees of any kind

If you will be driving to your residence hall, it is important to note that you will likely need to pull up, unload your vehicle, and move it into a nearby garage or other designated parking space. If you are arriving for the fall semester during new student move-in, campus staff will be available to assist you and answer your questions. Below are links to neighborhood maps that identify parking options near your residence hall:

• 20th Street Parking Map
• Kerrey Hall Parking Map
• Loeb Hall Parking Map
• Stuyvesant Park Hall and 301 Residence Parking Map

Please note: Private cars are banned along 14th Street from Third to Ninth Avenues from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. seven days a week. Drivers will have to turn right from the street at the first opportunity. No left turns will be permitted. Curbside parking spots have been replaced by loading zones. Drivers who ignore the new restrictions could be issued tickets with fines starting at $50

Please take this closure into account on move-in days! You may have to reroute your GPS to avoid 14th Street.

Please visit the "About" section for directions to campus, including arrival information from the three main airports that serve the New York City area (LaGuardia, JFK, and Newark).

What if I miss my assigned check-in time?
Appointments are spaced to aid in crowd control and to help ensure a smooth experience for all students moving in. If you miss your move-in appointment, please contact [email protected] to reschedule.

Can I come before my check-in time?
No. We ask that you not arrive before your permitted check-in time. In order to expedite check-in for all students, we space out arrivals so that the elevators are not overwhelmed and you can settle into your space as quickly as possible.

Where can I leave my bags if I arrive earlier?
There is no storage available in the residence halls if you arrive before your check-in time. Please plan your arrival accordingly.

Can I mail some of my belongings to the residence hall before my check-in time?

Packages will be accepted at the residence halls beginning January 13, 2022. Any packages received before this date will be returned to sender.

I'm a first-year student. What if I can't check in until after January 24?
If you need to check in after the start of classes, please email [email protected] to request a late arrival.

Can I bring more than one guest to help me move in? 

Students can bring two guests to assist with move-in, but only one guest will be permitted to go up to their room or suite at a time. All students and guests are required to wear masks while inside the residence halls.

How late or early can I check in after January 24?
Each residence hall office is open Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We ask that you coordinate a move-in appointment with Housing and Residential Education prior to your arrival.

Can I bring furniture?
No. We ask that you not bring additional furniture into the residence hall. If you do decide to bring additional furniture, it must be new. Be prepared to show a receipt when you arrive at the residence hall.

Are there storage options available on campus?
No, we do not offer storage options on campus.

• Failure to vacate by the posted residence hall closing date and time will result in an unauthorized-extension fee of $150. 
• Any items you leave behind will be thrown away, and you will be charged for their disposal.
• No storage is available in any residence hall.

• Trash bags are available in the residence hall office during office hours.
• Use small bags and tie them securely.
• The trash chute will be locked during the days leading up to the final check-out and other periods during the academic year. All garbage should be tied up and left in the designated area in your building for disposal.
• Any trash or items left in the hallways will result in the assessment of a fee to all residents on the entire floor.

If you brought any furniture or large items into your room or suite, it is your responsibility to remove them from the building at the end of your stay.

Failure to remove any non–New School furniture or large items will result in a removal fee of $75 or more per item.

• Your room, kitchen, and bathroom must be completely cleaned and emptied of belongings upon check-out.
• All drawers, cabinets, closets, bathroom vanities, and refrigerators must also be emptied and cleaned.
• Any wall damage you have caused will result in a charge.
• Return all furniture to its original location. However, do not attempt to re-bunk or un-bunk beds.
• Damage and cleaning charges will be divided among all residents of the room or suite, unless specific, individual responsibility has been assigned beforehand.

We do not forward mail. You must contact your banks, credit card companies, magazines, etc., and provide your updated address. Any mail that arrives after you have moved out will be returned to the sender. Once you have moved out, housing staff members are not permitted to collect mail that has been delivered for you. You can fill out a mail forward form online at usps.com.

• All damage and cleaning charges will be deducted from your housing deposit.
• The remainder of the housing deposit credited to your account may be applied to any other university charges currently outstanding on your account (e.g., tuition, library fines, etc.). After July 1, you can log in to my.newschool.edu or contact Student Accounts to check the status of your housing deposit refund.