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First-Year Housing

Your Syracuse University chapter starts at home on campus. You’ll be steps away from classes, dining centers, study spaces and the events and traditions that define campus life.

Housing Information

How to apply for housing

  • Within one week of matriculating, the Office of Housing, Meal Plan, and ID Card Services will email you, encouraging you to apply.
  • If your immediate family resides in the Syracuse area, you may commute. Please make note of this on the housing application.

Meal plans

  • Meal plans are required for all first-year students living in a residence hall.

Staying up to date

  • Keep your syr.edu email current and check it frequently. It's the official channel for important communications regarding on-campus living.
  • Apply as soon as you get that email after matriculating. Housing is guaranteed for all first- and second-year students.

Residence Halls

Explore first-year student residence halls below to learn more about building features, room types, furnishings and more. Get ready to make Syracuse University your home.
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Boland Hall

Boland Hall is one of three halls in the BBB Complex on North Campus, near the College of Law and the JMA Wireless Dome.

*Please note: This residence hall will not be accepting new residents for the 2027-28 academic year.

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Exterior of Brewster Hall.

Brewster Hall

Brewster Hall is one of three halls in the BBB Complex on North Campus and just steps away from all that campus has to offer.

*Please note: This residence hall will not be accepting new residents for the 2027-28 academic year.

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Exterior of Brockway Hall.

Brockway Hall

Brockway Hall is one of three halls in the BBB Complex on North Campus with a tight-knit community.

*Please note: This residence hall will not be accepting new residents for the 2027-28 academic year.

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Day Hall’s exterior.

Day Hall

Day Hall sits atop North Campus in the area known as Mount Olympus. Its great views, connection to Graham Dining Center and proximity to Flint Hall allows students to build community with ease.

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Exterior of Dellplain Hall.

Dellplain Hall

Dellplain Hall puts you steps away from everything North Campus has to offer. Right next to Ernie Davis Hall, it’s easy to meet neighbors and make friends from day one.

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Exterior of Flint Hall.

Flint Hall

Flint Hall is located on North Campus in the area known as Mount Olympus. With its connection to Graham Dining Center and neighbors close by in Day Hall, life in Flint brings a true community feel.

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Exterior of Haven Hall.

Haven Hall

Haven Hall, on Comstock Avenue near the Hill and Walnut Hall, has a 24/7 study space, a main lounge and a 12th-floor penthouse lounge for studying, relaxing and connecting.

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Exterior of Riley Hall.

Lawrinson Hall

Lawrinson Hall rises 21 stories over Stadium Place on North Campus and connects you to the Quad, the energy of the JMA Wireless Dome and your neighbors in Sadler Hall.

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Evergreen shrubs surround the brown brick exterior of Sadler Hall.

Sadler Hall

Sadler Hall is located on Irving Avenue on our North Campus. Its proximity to the Quad, JMA Wireless Dome and neighbors in Lawrinson Hall make living in Sadler an essential part of the Orange experience.

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The red brick of Shaw Hall.

Shaw Hall

Shaw Hall is on North Campus, near the Life Sciences Complex. With Shaw Dining Center connected to the building, it’s easy to gather with neighbors and find your community.

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Evergreen shrubs surround the brown brick exterior of Walnut Hall.

Walnut Hall

Home to approximately 60 students, Walnut Hall offers a quiet, close-knit community within an easy walk of classes and dining.

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Housing Resources

Walnut Hall overlooks more of the Syracuse University campus.

Housing Rates

View ​residence facilities and rates by room type. Plan your budget for the year with our current housing rates.

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Browse FAQs to help prepare for life on campus.

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Living Learning Communities

Live where you learn. Our living learning communities bring together students who share similar interests or academic majors to live, learn and grow together.

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Also of Interest

Meals and Dining

Our award-winning Campus Dining provides creative and delicious meals designed to help you perform to the best of your abilities. Learn about a wide variety of healthy food choices, menu plans, dining locations and nutritional information.

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Schine Student Center dining area.

Furnishings and Layouts

See what’s in your room before you arrive. From beds and desks to dressers and closets, get a clear look at how your space is set up.

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Summer Housing

Make the most of your summer on campus. Explore everything you need to know about summer housing, including eligibility, locations, dates and costs.

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