About Residence Life and Housing

Current housing rates can be found on the Student Accounts page.

Students must meet the on-campus housing requirement before moving off campus. Students to enter SUNY Cortland as first-year students are required to live on campus for their first four semesters and transfer students are required to live on campus for their first two semesters at SUNY Cortland.

Students who wish to move off campus before completing this requirement must submit a Release from Housing Request through the housing portal and receive approval prior to signing an off-campus lease. 

After your student has moved in, they will fill out a Roommate Agreement Form with their roommate. This is a time where they can talk about study and sleep habits, guests and sharing items. Students should be as honest as possible with each other when completing the roommate agreement.

If a conflict arises between roommates, they discuss the concern and refer back to the agreement. If the conflict continues,  first seek out the RA for floor. The RA will set up a time to meet with the students to talk through the concern and reach a compromise. Please keep an open mind through the mediation process and remember that living with others requires flexibility and compromise.

Students who live on campus can submit a work request through our housing portal.  If the problem is urgent and needs immediate attention, the student should contact the Area Coordinator, facilities, or UPD immediately.

All of our residence halls are equipped with both an ethernet and wireless Internet connection. All residents will need to register and create an account with GIG Telecom. Residential students can connect to CortlandResNet by selecting CortlandResNet and typing in the following password: RedDragon1868! From there you will need to register your device, please see the ResNet guide for more information. For CortlandResNet support, contact the GIG Telecom helpdesk, via phone at 888-970-1180, or email at [email protected]. Routers and range extenders are not permitted on campus

The university is not responsible for damage and/or theft of student property. The University recommends that all students who live on campus carry renter's insurance.  You may wish to review your family’s homeowner policy for potential coverage, or look into purchasing a separate renter's insurance policy.

You may bring your own refrigerator to campus as long as it is: UL approved; grounded with a three-prong plug; and no larger than 5 cubic feet. You may also rent a combination microwave/refrigerator called MicroFridge through the university rental program. Please note that this is the only microwave approved for hall rooms. Contact Auxiliary Services Corporation for more details at 607-753-4627 or the MicroFridge Distributor at 800-525-7307. Only one MicroFridge or refrigerator is allowed per bedroom. Exceptions require medical documentation.

• Twin XL Bed: 36"x80"
• Desk
• Dresser
• Wardrobe/Closet

If a student with a disability wishes to request accessible campus housing or other accommodations involving housing, please fill out the form to connect with Disability Resources. Students already connected with Disability Resources may submit a Supplemental Request in AccessCortland. Any information regarding the disability will remain private.  Learn more about housing accommodations for students with disabilities.

International students are typically paired with American roommates to enhance the intercultural experience. One benefit that comes with on-campus living is housing during academic year breaks. You also will have a chance to experience the American culture by taking part in events in the hall and socializing with other residents in your building. 

Many of our graduate students who select on-campus housing live at the West Campus Apartments.  Each apartment has four single bedrooms as well as a living room, dining room, and kitchen.  To apply for on-campus housing please complete the housing application located in our housing portal.

Gender-inclusive housing is available for students who wish to reside together within a floor, room, or suite regardless of their gender, gender identity, or gender expression. Gender inclusive housing is available in all housing styles throughout campus.  Examples of gender-inclusive housing are listed here:

• • A double room could have two people of the same gender or gender identity
  • A double room could have two people of differing genders or gender identities
  • If your chosen roommate leaves, your new roommate will be of any gender or gender identity