Frequently Asked Questions
1. When do I move into and out of my residence hall room? How does the move-in process work?
2. What should I bring with me to campus?
3. Are there any additional student fees for living on campus, apart from the "room and board" charge?
4. Are members of the residence life staff available to assist students in the residence halls?
5. What are my meal plan options? Is this covered in "room and board"?
6. How does the phone system work? Are there any special fees?
7. What happens if my roommate and I do not get along with each other?
8. Can I live on campus for all four years?
9. Do you have single sex and/or co-ed residence halls?
10. Can anyone get into the residence halls?
11. Can students have a car on campus?
12. What happens if I get sick on campus? What services does your health office provide?
13. Is smoking allowed in the residence halls?
14. Are there laundry facilities in the residence halls? Can I do laundry at 2:00 in the morning if I want to?
15. Are residents able to have overnight guests in their residence hall rooms?
16. What kind of fire safety procedures and regulations do you have in place in the residence halls?
17. What accommodations does the college provide for students with disabilities?
18. Can I bring any pets with me to school?
19. What is provided in the room for every student?
20. What are the specifics of the Residence Halls?
21. Are alcoholic beverages permitted in the residence halls?
22. What if my roommate moves out? Can I have that room to myself?
1. When do I move into and out of my residence hall room? How does the move-in process work?
New students move into the Residence Halls during Orientation, which for Fall 2007 is Friday, August 24th. Thursday, August 23rd is an early move-in day to accommodate those coming from long distances and wishing to get a head start on the move-in process. First year students wishing to move-in on Thursday must have approval by the Residential Education office and there will be information about this day in the housing package sent to students. New Students shall receive an assigned time, between the hours of 8AM and 12 NOON, for the Friday Move-in day along with their room and roommate assignment package. When the new student and their moving entourage arrive on campus, they will be assisted by the residential education staff, orientation staff and various student volunteers, so that the move-in process goes as smoothly as possible.
For Upperclass students, the Fall 2007 return date is Sunday, August 26th. They will also receive assigned times for moving in to the residence halls. Cooperation with the college's moving-in process is appreciated. This process helps to avoid congestion, extended waiting periods, and other problems associated with moving in.
As for moving out, each semester there is a deadline for all students to leave the Residence Halls. Students are expected to leave Wagner 24 hours after their last scheduled final. For the Winter Intercession it is suggested that all valuables are taken home. Students needing to stay later should get permission from the Office of Residential Education by filling out the appropriate forms.
2. What should I bring with me to campus?
After receiving your housing assignments, you may want to correspond with your roommate to determine what furnishings (other than those items that will be used exclusively by you) each of you will be bringing to campus. Each residence hall room is equipped with a bed, dresser, desk, and chair for each student. It is recommended that students bring with them extra lamps (no halogen lamps are allowed). It is important to come equipped with belongings that will make your room as comfortable as possible; however, you should not bring everything that you own. Many items for your room are sold in the Wagner College Bookstore.
The Office of Residential Education works in conjunction with an organization, On Campus Marketing (OCM) to provide linens for students. This service sells linens to students at the beginning of the academic school year. Information regarding this service is sent to students' homes as part of the room assignment package. If you have questions about this service you can check out their web address: www.oncampusmarketing.com or email any questions to: info@ocmemail.com.
We also work with Cecil Distributors who provide microfridges. These units have a microwave attached to a refrigerator and is in accordance with Residential Education requirements. These units have a microwave attached to a refrigerator and is in accordance with Residential Education requirements. For more information, please visit www.cecildistributorsinc.com or call (718) 267-6484.
Please see the Moving In section of this website for details about suggested items to bring for the residence halls, as well as prohibited items.
3. Are there any additional student fees for living on campus, apart from the "room and board" charge?
The room and board charge of $7,950 covers one academic year (two semesters in the 2005-2006 year) in a double room in one of the residence halls. There are no additional housing fees above this figure.
There are designated single rooms that are an additional $900 per semester for the 2005-2006 academic year. These are available through the Lottery system for upperclass students and are limited for incoming students.
If a student wishes to stay in the Residence Halls over the winter intercession or through the summer, they will be charged a minimum fee. These students should fill out the appropriate request forms and return them to the Office of Residential Education by the designated deadline.
4. Are members of the residential education staff available to assist students in the residence halls?
A member of the Residential Education staff (Resident Assistants who are undergraduate students or Assistant Resident Directors who are graduate students, and Resident Directors who are full-time Wagner administrators) lives on each floor of all three of Wagner's residence halls as well as amongst the students living in the Grymes Hill apartments. RAs, Resident Directors, and Assistant Resident Directors serve as excellent resources for students living in the residence halls, and provide programming for each floor.
The Residential Education staff serves a number of purposes. Their main function is to create community among the students in the residence halls. They do this through programming and organizing activities on a floor and campus-wide level. These staff members also monitor the buildings and assist in the maintenance, discipline, and counseling aspects of Residential Education.
5. What are my meal plan options? Is this covered in "room and board"?
Any student that resides on campus must subscribe to a meal plan. The standard room and board plans include the 15-meal plan. Students subscribing to a meal plan also receive “Flexi-cash”, a declining balance credit card system that can be applied towards purchases at the College’s snack bar, the Hawk’s Nest. Students are able to switch plans during the year. Students may change to either 10 or 19 meals per week.
For questions regarding the meal plan at Wagner College, please address them to Chartwells@wagner.edu.
6. How does the phone system work? Are there any special fees?
Every student has his/her own phone line and number and receives an individual phone bill. Students only pay for calls that they make, and there are no additional monthly service fees. All on-campus calls are free. You must bring your own phone, but, as there is free voice mail, you do not need to bring an answering machine.
Wagner College works in collaboration with PaeTec Communication and CampusLink to provide students a quality phone system with individualized billing, voicemail, a personal PIN number for security and competitive long-distance rates. If you have questions or concerns regarding the Wagner's telephone service you can call 1-800-962-4772 or e-mail your questions at www.campuslink.paetec.com
7. What happens if my roommate and I do not get along with each other?
Any conflicts between roommates are handled individually, with the help of the Residential Education staff. If a resolution to the conflict is not found through mediation, then a student may change rooms with the assistance of the Residential Education office. If students want to change rooms or roommates for any reason, they are required to first work with the Residential Education staff in their hall. Please see the Residential Education Guidebook for more details about room change policies and procedures.
Each semester, Wagner College implements a room freeze. This is a period of time to allow all departments to get their information in order. It also allows students to settle in to their housing assignment. Many times students jump to erroneous, hasty decisions without giving time to become accustomed to a new environment and a new roommate. The transition to living away from home and getting to know the different habits of a new roommate takes time and compromise to work. We ask that students recognize differences and celebrate those unique qualities of their roommates and compromise to create a comfortable living atmosphere for all involved. We recognize that not all roommate pairings will work, but we do ask for the parties involved to act in a mature and responsible manner to try to work out their differences, rather than immediately requesting a room switch.
8. Can I live on campus for all four years?
Housing is guaranteed for all four years as long as you meet the required housing deadlines. Housing Deadlines and Lottery processes are well publicized and occur in the Spring semester to select housing for the following semester.
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9. Do you have single sex and/or co-ed residence halls?
There are three residence halls on campus at Wagner, all of which are co-ed. Harborview Hall has both single sex and co-ed floors. Towers Hall has single sex floors. Guild Hall is a co-ed upperclass hall that is arranged by suite.
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10. Can anyone get into the residence halls?
Students must have their Wagner College ID card in order to gain access to any of the residence halls. Each Residence Hall has 24 hour coverage at the front desk to monitor those entering. Non-Wagner College visitors must leave a picture identification at the desk to be allowed entrance. Guests must also have a student host who takes responsibility for the visitor and accompanies them at all time. After midnight, all non-residents must have obtained a Guest pass to be allowed entry into the Residence Halls. Guest passes are to be filled out in advance and approved by a professional member of the Residential Education Staff. After midnight, Wagner employs professional Residence Hall Safety Coordinators who monitor the main desk and assist the Residential Education Staff in a variety of situations. These measures are taken to maintain security and maintain a feeling of safety in the residence halls.
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11. Can students have a car on campus?
Every student is allowed to have a car on campus, but it must be registered with the Public Safety Office. Wagner provides a campus shuttle that takes students to the Staten Island ferry to Manhattan. There is an extensive public transportation system on Staten Island, and there is a bus stop at the main entrance to the College. Taxi and car service is also available.
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12. What happens if I get sick on campus? What services does your health office provide?
The Health Services office functions as a screening, diagnostic, and treatment center for well-health, emergency cases and short-term illnesses. The Center is directed by a full-time Nurse Practitioner, who is available 8:30-4:30, Monday through Friday, who can diagnose and prescribe medication for common illnesses. There is also a 24-hour on-call health services system. For emergency cases, Public Safety will work with Residential Education staff members to take students to a nearby hospital and receive proper treatment. If you have any questions regarding this service, you can contact Health Services at (718) 390-3158.
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13. Is smoking allowed in the residence halls?
INo. All residence halls and Wagner campus buildings are smoke-free. Smoking is also prohibited within 50 feet of any campus facility.
14. Are there laundry facilities in the residence halls? Can I do my laundry at 2:00 in the morning if I want to?
There are laundry facilities in each residence hall that are open 24 hours a day. In the Towers Residence Hall, there are washer and dryer machines on each floor. The only exception is that in "C" Tower, the machines are located in the basement for all residents of that tower. In Harborview and Guild there are laundry facilities located in the basement of each building to accommodate the residents of those residence halls.
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15. Are residents able to have overnight guests in their residence hall rooms?
Visitors and guests must be signed in to residence halls and must remain with their host student at all times. Students hosting overnight guests must first consult with their roommate and fill out Residential Education Guest Passes. There is an established Visitation Policy which has certain procedures and responsibilities to abide by. We recognize the importance of having friends and family members here at Wagner, so all are welcome. We do ask that notice is given and procedures followed to maintain safety, security, and comfort in the residence halls.
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16. What kind of fire safety procedures and regulations do you have in place in the residence halls?
All residence halls are equipped with smoke detectors and fire extinguisher in every room. Each residence hall conducts a fire drill approximately once every month, and sponsors mandatory fire safety programs at the beginning of each semester. Students are not permitted to have any appliances with open coils, candles, incense, George Foreman style grills or open flames in their rooms. Monthly Health and Safety Inspections are performed by the Residential Education staff to ascertain the condition of each room and correct any potential health or safety problem. Effective Fall 2007, Harborview and Guild Halls will be equipped with a sprinkler system in every room. Towers Hall will be sprinkler-equipped for the Fall of 2008.
17. What accommodations does the college provide for students with disabilities?
The Center for Academic Advisement works with the Office of Residential Education in providing accommodations for students with disabilities. For further information, students should contact the Center for Academic Advisement at (718) 390-3416.
18. Can I bring any pets with me to school?
Pets are not permitted in the residence halls, with the exception of fish that reside in a 2 gallon or smaller fish tank.
19. What is provided in the room for every student?
As far as furniture is concerned, every student is given a bed, desk, chair, closet, and dresser cabinet. Each room is also wired for Internet, cable, and phones with voicemail capability.
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20. What are the specifics of the Residence Halls?
Guild Hall
Coed by suites on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floors.
Each student in Guild Hall must have and maintain a cumulative 3.3 GPA
Each suite consists of two rooms connected by a bathroom
Beisler Lounge is located on the 1st floor and has ample study space, vending machines and a fully equipped kitchen for resident use.
Laundry room located on first floor, off Beisler Lounge
Average room size: 14' x 15'
Harborview Hall
Floors have different set-ups.
For the Fall 2006-Spring 2007 academic year, the set-up is;
Harborview Male Floors are now 1, 3, 8, 12, 14
Harborview Female Floors are 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13
Harborview Quiet Lifestyle Floors are 6 (Co-ed), 13 and 14
Average Room size: 10'6" X 16'6"
Single Room size: 12' X14'
Single Room size for 25/26 rooms: 10' X 12'
Closet Dimensions are 7'6" X 3'3"
Parker Towers Hall
Single sex by floor
Fraternity and Sorority Housing on certain floors
Laundry room located on each floor-except in C Tower where they are located in the basement.
Average room size:
Rooms numbered 01, 02, 06, 07, 09, 10, 14, and 15 are 12' X 10'6"
Rooms numbered 03, 08, 11, and 16 are 12' X15"
Single room sizes:
Rooms numbered 02 and 13 are 11' X 9'7"
Rooms numbered 05 and 12 are 11' X 9'2"
21. Are alcoholic beverages permitted in the residence halls?
In accordance to New York State law, no student under the age of 21 is permitted to consume or possess alcoholic beverages on the campus. However, the consumption and possession of alcoholic beverages by resident students 21 years or older are permitted only within the confines of the legal age students' rooms. No alcoholic beverages are allowed in the large public lounges of the residence halls or in sorority or fraternity lounges.
22. What if my roommate moves out? Can I have that room to myself?
Chances are that another student will be assigned to your room or you will be asked to "Consolidate". Consolidation generally occurs within the first month of the semester where students are asked to combine into one room and leave a few rooms empty to conserve electricity as well as to allow for space for incoming students.
