Foundation Hall is Wagner’s newest residence hall, opened in January 2010, and houses approximately 200 students. Designed specifically for seniors, Foundation is home to the Senior Year Residential Experience (SYRE), a year-long program that provides support to students as they prepare for life after Wagner. A collaboration between Residential Education, the Dean of Campus Life Office, the Center for Academic and Career Development, and the Office of Alumni Relations, SYRE events and programs give students the opportunity to build skills, develop a support network, and search for graduate programs or career opportunities.
The Center for Academic and Career Development provides career and academic advising to students and holds appointment hours in their office in the Union as well as in Foundation Hall. For specific information about CACD office hours in Foundation Hall or to schedule an appointment, call (718) 390-3181.
Foundation Hall Specifications
- Suite-style rooms, each with two double bedrooms, a bathroom, and a cabinet/counter area for preparing food (no formal kitchen)
- Each bedroom comes furnished with a bed, desk, wardrobe, and dresser for each student
- Six larger suites in the building, called Seahawk Suites, which feature two double bedrooms, a bathroom, and a furnished common living area that includes a cabinet/counter area for preparing food (no formal kitchen), TV stand, couch, and other living room furniture
- Four single student rooms, each with a private bathroom
- Many suites and lounges have floor-to-ceiling windows, with plenty of natural light and great views of the surrounding area
- Each floor has two common rooms, one quiet study room, and two laundry rooms
- The first floor of the building features a large multi-purpose room where SYRE and other events are held
- A small café with Starbucks coffee and small breakfast items is located on the first floor of the building
- The back of the building features a patio area
A lounge area in Foundation Hall.
A quiet study lounge in Foundation Hall.
Policies Specific to Foundation Hall
- Permitted Furniture: Upholstered furniture that complies with California Technical Bulletin 117 fire code (furniture must have an attached tag with the fire code listed), Futons that comply with California Technical Bulletin 129 or BFD 1x-11 (as evidenced by attached tag), Small organizational systems, Metal shelving units
- Furniture that is Not Permitted: Upholstered furniture, futons, and window treatments that do not comply with the above fire code specifications, Waterbeds, Non-upholstered furniture made of bamboo or rattan, Any item listed on the Prohibited Items List
- Vents: The design of the building requires that the vents in the suites and bedrooms remain unobstructed at all times to assist with circulation and heating and cooling of the building. Residents are not permitted to cover or obstruct these vents in any way. If these vents are covered, residents will likely experience headaches, colds, and other illnesses due to poor air flow.
- Refrigerators: If students are interested in purchasing or renting a refrigerator that fits under the counter area in the Foundation suites, that unit should not exceed 32.5 inches in height.
