Frequently Asked Questions

Is Riverside Terrace located in a safe neighborhood?
How much will it cost me to live in a residence hall?
I'm a local resident, and I'd really like to live on campus, but I don't know if I can afford it. Any advice?
Will you tell me about my roommate(s) beforehand?
Does NYIT offer assistance with locating off-campus housing?
I'd like to visit the different residence halls before I decide. Can I do that?
Does NYIT offer health insurance?

Is Riverside Terrace located in a safe neighborhood?

Manhattan's Upper West Side is one of the safest places to live in New York City — which in recent years has become a much safer city than many comparable large urban areas. There is a strong community police presence, and neighbors watch out for each other. There is a doorman at the door 24 hours a day, and all residents have identification cards. Guests must sign in with security personnel before being admitted to the building. Naturally, you'll want to practice the same safety habits you would in your own neighborhood, but you should not feel any apprehension about your safety while living at Riverside.

How much will it cost me to live in a residence hall?

For the 2008-2009 Academic Year:

Small single - $6,740 per semester
Large single - $7,360 per semester
Small double - $4,815 per semester
Standard double - $5,155 per semester
Large double - $6,880 per semester

Damage deposit - $125 per semester, $250 per academic year
Nonrefundable room deposit - $275

The rates for rooms change each year. For additional information, click here.

I'm a local resident and I'd really like to live on campus, but I don't know if I can afford it. Any advice?

Of course, you and your family need to evaluate your financial situation and see if residential life is feasible for you. But keep in mind that commuting is not free. You need to take a look at factors like the cost of driving or taking public transportation and the cost of eating meals on campus during the school day. We recommend that, for starters, you estimate 20 cents per mile for gasoline or for the price of public transportation. Then add in the cost of car payments, regular maintenance and insurance. Then estimate $5 for each meal you'll purchase on campus or in the surrounding neighborhoods. Once you've tallied these figures, compare them to the cost of living in a residence hall. Remember that you can't put a price on what you'll get out of the residential life experience.

Will you tell me about my roommate(s) beforehand?

We'll do better than that. When we send you your housing assignment, we'll also provide contact information for your roommate(s) — names, addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses. You'll have plenty of time to get in touch with them, get to know them and make plans for what you'll bring. There are always some issues to deal with when you're living with someone, but many college roommates become close lifelong friends. So think of this as a wonderful opportunity.

Does NYIT offer assistance with locating off-campus housing?

Not at this time. If you're a first-year student or transferring to NYIT, we recommend that you live in one of the college's residence halls so that you'll be able to adjust to life at NYIT in the most supportive atmosphere. If you've been attending NYIT already, are a graduate student or an international student who prefers not to live in the residences, you will have to make your own arrangements for housing. Local newspapers or real estate agencies are the best place to start.

I'd like to visit the different residence halls before I decide. Can I do that?

To tour Riverside, please call the Admissions Office at 212.261.1508 to set up a tour.

Does NYIT offer health insurance?

All NYIT residential students are automatically enrolled in a Basic Sickness Plan and a Supplemental Accident and Sickness Plan provided by The Chickering Group. The Chickering Group is a leader in providing comprehensive and affordable student health insurance plans tailored to student needs.

The New York Institute of Technology Student Accident and Sickness Plan has been developed especially for NYIT students. The Plan provides coverage for illness and injuries that occur on and off campus, and includes special cost saving features to keep the coverage as affordable as possible.

For more information regarding the health insurance policy including a plan overview, brochure, prescription information, doctor locater and more, visit The Chickering Group's website for NYIT's domestic and International plans.