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Housing Requirements
The University, and its student housing facilities, seeks to provide a living environment which facilitates the accomplishment of students’ academic, vocational, and social goals. This objective is implemented through such measures as the availability of counseling and advising personnel, enforcement of quiet hour regulations, promotion of educational, social, cultural, recreational, and leadership development programs; and a variety of housing options from which students may choose. The University requirements for on-campus residence are thus a part of an effort to ensure an optimum learning environment for students.
All single, full-time (12 or more credit hours) matriculated first year undergraduate students must live in University residence halls while enrolled at SUNY New Paltz. However, this policy shall not apply to those undergraduates who have met one of the following requirements (not a combination thereof) prior to signing a Residence Hall License:
1. S/he is a transfer student with a transcript verifying acceptance.
2. S/he is twenty-one (21) years of age or older on or before the last official day of registration for the fall semester, OR
3. S/he is residing at home with his/her parents or other closely related family members at a distance of 25 miles or less. A notarized statement signed by the parent or other close relative must be submitted attesting to this fact at the time of admittance to the college.
The Housing License is in effect for the entire academic year (Fall and Spring semesters) terminating at the end of the Spring semester. This license is not subject to alterations.
All residence halls are designated as non-smoking facilities.
