Wagner College offers a variety of housing options for its students, ranging from a traditional residence hall experience to off-campus apartments.
Harborview Hall, the destination for incoming first year students as well as some upper-class students, offers beautiful views of the New York City Harbor, the Wagner campus, and the surrounding area. Common areas on every floor provide newly furnished space for students to sit, socialize and study. This hall offers a substance-free living environment and houses the Civic Engagement, Visual Culture and Music, and First Year Honors Communities. Harborview Hall is home to FYRE the (First Year Residential Experience) and a staff of fifteen resident assistants.
Guild Hall is Wagner's oldest, yet one of itsmost beloved residence halls. It is home to 150 sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Beisler Lounge on the first floor has a common area kitchen as well as plenty of comfortable seating and activity space. Guild is home to both the Green and Upperclass Honors Communities and staff of three resident assistants. Find out what's going on in Guild by visiting livinginguild.tumblr.com.
Parker Towers Hall, an upper-class residence hall, features both traditional and suite-style rooms. It also houses the Greek organizations on campus, each with a floor and lounge space. The Office of Residential Education is also housed in Towers on the B3 level. Parker Towers Hall is home to twenty resident assistants.
Foundation Hall is a Wagner College's newest residence hall. Foundation houses approximately 200 seniors and provides a transitional experience to the professional world. Students live in suite-style rooms. Foundation Hall is home to the BRIDGES program, which connects and guides students in their decision-making and preparedness for life after Wagner. BRIDGES is supported in part by the efforts of four resident assistants.
The Grymes Hill Apartments are an off-campus housing option only offered for graduate students. Just a short walk from campus, the apartments give students the experience of living in the community with the Residential Education staff, programs, and resources as a safety net. These apartments have living rooms and kitchens, as well as hard wood floors.
Because Wagner college is commited to the development of the whole student both in and out of the classroom, a four-year residency requirement will be implemented beginning with the class of 2015. Living in residence offers unmatched opportunities for growth and development as students learn to live in a community of their peers, interact with students from different backgrounds, and navigate personal and academic challenges.
The residency requirement will apply only to students who enter the College as residential students. Students who enter the College as commuters may become residents during their college career by contacting the Office of Residential Education. Students have the opportunity to submit an application to be released from the residency requirement if they meet one or more of the following parameters:
Additional exceptions may be made at the discretion of the Office of Residential Education based on extenuating circumstances. Students wishing to be considered for release from the Residency Requirement must complete the Resident to Non-Resident form, provide formal documentation as proof of their situation, and submit a letter that demonstrates how and why they meet one of the aforementioned qualifications for release. These documents may be submitted in person to the Office of Residential Education or may be emailed to resed@wagner.edu. A committee will then review the application and contact the student within 2 weeks of submission with a decision.
Move-in day for new students to Wagner College will occur on Thursday, August 25, 2011. Over one hundred student volunteers will assist you upon your arrival with your belongings. Events will be offered throughout the day for students and parents to make a successful transition to Wagner College. We are very excited to meet the new members of our community!
To prepare for move-in day, many students are curious about what types of items they should bring to the residence halls. For your convenience, we have prepared a list of recommended items. Included in this list of recommended items is information regarding renting refrigerators and microwaves, a linen service, and information about professional laundry services that are available to you through Wagner.
We also suggest that you consider purchasing Student Personal Property Insurance to insure your belongings once you arrive on campus; Wagner College does not insure your personal belongings so you must secure your own insurance coverage if you are interested. The Student Personal Property Insurance application is available for download here .
Please also see the Frequently Asked Questions page of this website for answers to some of your questions about moving in, or as always, contact our office if we can be of assistance.
Move-in for returning students is Sunday, August 28, 2011. For returning students only, you may email us at resed@wagner.edu to request an early move-in, however the earliest date you may move-in is Saturday, August 27, 2011.
Please view our list of recommended items to bring with you to campus, which includes information on refrigerator and microwave rentals as well as the Wagner College Laundry Service.
The philosophy of residence hall programming Wagner College is based on the value that residence halls are more than just a place to sleep; the residential experience offers an educational and social environment to support the academic mission of the college. Studies have shown that most college students spend an estimated 90% of their time in the residence halls - significantly more time than they spend in class. Residence hall programs play a significant role in the development of a sense of community amongst residential students, particularly for first-year students. Programs provide opportunities for students to develop intellectually, culturally, ethically and socially, and may target residents on one floor, an entire residence hall, or the greater campus community. Programs are intended to spark dialogue and action amongst the student population, as well as to respond to student interests and needs.
Examples of some popular annual programs offered for students in all of the residence halls are the Last Lecture Series, a Carnival, Towers of Terror, Safe Spring Break, Midnight Breakfast, Here & Queer Week (co-sponsored with the Allies Club), Backpack to Briefcase (co-sponsored with SGA), and the Egg Hunt.
Resident Assistants, as well as professional staff members, offer a diverse array of programs on a regular basis. We all look forward to seeing you in attendance!
There are a number of ways to get involved and connected on campus. The Office of Co-curricular Programs has a comprehensive listing of the clubs and organizations on campus.
Lackmann provides a variety of eating options on campus.
Each residence hall offers areas suitable for study in addition to student rooms and other on-campus facilities such as the Hormann Library. Harborview Hall has newly furnished study lounges throughout the building in rooms 211, 711, 1111, and 1411. Room 102 in Guild Hall is a large study space where students can study on their own or in groups. Towers Hall residents may study in newly furnished study lounges located in the D3 Annex, D107, and E307. Foundation Hall offers quiet study lounges on floors 2, 3 and 4.