I'm planning to apply to Brooklyn College, but I'm really curious about the housing options available. Does Brooklyn College have any dorms or on-campus housing facilities? I would prefer to live on campus if possible, so knowing about their accommodation types and availability would really help me in deciding whether to apply there. If you’ve been a student there or know about their housing situation, please share!
Brooklyn College, a part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system, traditionally has not offered traditional on-campus housing or dormitories. Most students at Brooklyn College are commuter students, meaning they live at home off-campus and travel to school for their classes.
However, the CUNY system has a few off-campus housing options that are available to its students including those from Brooklyn College. The CUNY Residence Hall at the City College of New York, the Towers at CCNY, and a number of partner apartments run by Educational Housing Services (EHS) are available. These residential communities are not on the Brooklyn College campus, but they do provide housing for students attending any CUNY institution.
Please note that you'll need to individually apply to these housing options as they aren't automatically assigned or offered in conjunction with your Brooklyn College application. They also tend to have a separate cost from the Brooklyn College tuition. It's important to consider these factors while planning to apply to Brooklyn College.
Also, being that New York City has numerous neighborhoods with varying living costs, it would be wise to check local listings for apartments in the vicinity of the college. Living with roommates can also be an affordable option for housing. It's fair to note that Brooklyn has an excellent transportation system, so commuting from a nearby neighborhood should be feasible.
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