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Housing
Syracuse University is more than just a beautiful place to live—it’s a welcoming community where you’ll make lifelong friends and life-changing decisions.
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Housing for First-Year Students
Living in a residence hall on campus keeps you close to all the action and provides a convenient home base for studying and relaxing during your first year.
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Housing for Your Second Year and Beyond
Syracuse University provides housing options and assistance to fit a wide range of needs. About 50% of students move to the University’s apartment-style housing on South Campus in their second year.
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Residential Facilities and Apartments
You’ll find it easy to make yourself at home in one of Syracuse’s 21 residence halls or 1100 apartments with diverse accommodations and amenities.
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Off-Campus Living
Whether you live in the University neighborhood or commute from a nearby location, living off-campus offers the opportunity to experience an even larger community.
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Housing Calendar
Take note of important dates and deadlines regarding on-campus housing.
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The sense of community is something that I like best about being a Syracuse student. It has helped me build a home away from home.
Enrique Prejula ’23
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Living Learning Communities
Participating in a living learning community provides you the opportunity to live and learn with other students who have similar interests and passions.
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Office of Student Living
Get involved in your residential living community, from resident advisor roles to peer mentoring.
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Off-Campus and Commuter Services
You don’t have to live on campus to be a vital part of the Syracuse University community and make your time on campus count.
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Office of Housing, Meal Plan, and I.D. Card Services
Your source for information on residential facilities, flexible meal plan options and convenient I.D. card services.