Residence Halls

Alger Hall was built in 1967 and was named after Minnie M. Alger who taught music at the College from 1893-1925. Alger Hall underwent a major renovation in 2003, then again in 2025, which expanded the different housing options in the hall. 

Fitzgerald Hall was built in 1962 and is named after Lawrence J. Fitzgerald who served as the New York State Treasurer. He was a member of the local board of the College for 30 years.

Fitzgerald Hall Highlights

• Air-Conditioned: No
• Bathrooms: Gender-specific, multi-use on each wing
• Class Years: Primarily freshmen
• Co-ed: By room (ie. women in one room, men in the next)
• Elevator: Yes (one)
• Furniture: One twin extra-long bed, desk, desk chair, wardrobe, dresser per person (exceptions for temporary triples)
• Internet: WiFi throughout building; Two ethernet ports per room
• Kitchens: One per floor with sink, oven/stove, microwave
• Laundry: Located on ground floor, cost is included in meal plan
• Lounge: Recreational lounge with equipment on first floor, smaller lounges on each floor
• Number of Floors: Four
• Mail: Pick-up from the RA on duty in the RA office
• Packages: Pick-up from Neubig Hall package center
• Room types: Doubles and temporary triples
• Vending: Located on ground floor, can use ID card connections account or cash

Fitzgerald Hall Room Dimensions

Dimensions are approximate and vary from room to room.

Double (and temporary triple when necessary)
       14.6' x 12.8' floor
       6.5' x 4' window
       4.1' x 2.2' x 7.6' closet

Glass Tower Hall is SUNY Cortland’s second newest residence hall, constructed in 2005. This cutting-edge residence hall was awarded a prestigious LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification from the United States Green Building Council. LEED certification is based on stringent energy conservation measures and the environmentally safe materials used in its construction. 

Glass Tower Hall Highlights

• Air-Conditioned: Yes
• Bathrooms: Semi-private in-suite
• Class Years: Primarily upper-classmen
• Co-ed: By suite (ie. women in one suite, men in the next)
• Elevator: Yes (two)
• Furniture: One twin extra-long bed, desk, desk chair, wardrobe, dresser per person (exceptions for temporary triples)
• Internet: WiFi throughout building; Two ethernet ports per double
• Kitchens: One per floor with sink, oven/stove, microwave
• Laundry: Located on the first floor, cost is included in meal plan
• Lounge: Recreational lounge with equipment on first floor, small lounges on each floor
• Number of Floors: Four
• Mail: Pick-up from the RA on duty in the RA office
• Packages: Pick-up from Neubig Hall package center
• Room types: Doubles, Suites
• Vending: Located on ground floor, can use ID card connections account or cash
• Exterior storage area where residents can safely store their bikes

Glass Tower Hall Room Dimensions

Dimensions are approximate and vary from room to room.

Double
     15.3' x 11.7' floor
     4.75' x 4.3' window
     Free-standing closets

Hayes Hall was built in 1959 and renovated in 2005.  Hayes is named after Ina Hayes who taught at Cortland from 1917 to 1953. Hayes is one of six low-rise residence halls that were constructed between 1957 and 1962 on the SUNY Cortland campus.  

Hayes Hall Highlights

• Air-Conditioned: No
• Bathrooms: Gender-specific, multi-use on each wing
• Class Years: Primarily freshmen, some upper-class students
• Co-ed: By room (ie. women in one room, men in the next)
• Elevator: None
• Furniture: One twin extra-long bed, desk, desk chair, wardrobe, dresser per person (exceptions for temporary triples)
• Internet: WiFi throughout building; Two ethernet ports per room
• Kitchens: One per floor with sink, oven/stove, microwave
• Laundry: Located on ground floor, cost is included in meal plan
• Lounge: Recreational lounge with equipment on first floor, small lounges on each floor
• Number of Floors: Four
• Mail: Pick-up from the RA on duty in the RA office
• Packages: Pick-up from Neubig Hall package center
• Room types: Doubles and temporary triples
• Vending: Located on ground floor, can use ID card connections account or cash

Hayes Hall Room Dimensions

Dimensions are approximate and vary from room to room.

Doubles (and temporary triples when needed)
      12.8' x 14.6' floor
      4.1' x 6.6' window
      2.4' x3.6' x 7' closet

Hendrick Hall was built in 1959, and renovated in 1999.  Hendrick is named after Mary Hendrick who taught English and elocution at Cortland from 1869-1904. Hendrick is one of six low-rise residence halls that were constructed between 1957 and 1962 on the SUNY Cortland campus. 

Hendrick Hall Highlights

• Air-Conditioned: No
• Bathrooms: Gender-specific, multi-use on each wing
• Class Years: Primarily freshmen
• Co-ed: By room (ie. women in one room, men in the next)
• Elevator: None
• Furniture: One twin extra-long bed, desk, desk chair, wardrobe, dresser per person (exceptions for temporary triples)
• Internet: WiFi throughout building; Two ethernet ports per room
• Kitchens: One per floor with sink, oven/stove, microwave
• Laundry: Located on ground floor, cost is included in meal plan
• Lounge: Recreational lounge with equipment on first floor, small lounges on each floor
• Number of Floors: Four
• Mail: Pick-up from the RA on duty in the RA office
• Packages: Pick-up from Neubig Hall package center
• Room types: Doubles and temporary triples
• Vending: Located on ground floor, can use ID card connections account or cash

Hendrick Hall Room Dimensions

Dimensions are approximate and vary from room to room.

Doubles (and temporary triples)
     14.6' x 12.8' floor
     4.1' x 6.6' window
     4.1' x 7.7' x 2.2' closet

Higgins Hall was built in 1965 and renovated in 2001.  It is named after Cortland community member Dr. R. Paul Higgins, who was on the Cortland Board from 1917-1948 and headed it the last 24 years of his tenure. 

Higgins Hall Highlights

• Air-Conditioned: No
• Bathrooms: Gender-specific, multi-use on each wing
• Class Years: Primarily upper-class students
• Co-ed: By room or suite (ie. women in one room, men in the next)
• Elevator: Yes (two)
• Furniture: One twin extra-long bed, desk, desk chair, wardrobe, dresser per person (exceptions for temporary triples)
• Internet: WiFi throughout building; Two ethernet ports per room
• Kitchens: One per floor with sink, oven/stove, microwave
• Laundry: Located on ground floor, cost is included in meal plan
• Lounge: Recreational lounge with equipment on first floor, small lounges on each floor
• Number of Floors: Four
• Mail: Pick-up from the RA on duty in the RA office
• Packages: Pick-up from Neubig Hall package center
• Room types: Doubles, Singles, Suites
• Vending: Located on ground floor, can use ID card connections account or cash

Higgins Hall Room Dimensions

Dimensions are approximate and vary from room to room.

Corridor Double
                12.4' x 14.5' floor
                7' x 4' window
                Free-standing closet 

Single Room
                8.8' x 14.5' floor
                7' x 4' window
                Free-standing closet 

Suite bedroom
                12.2' x 14.5' floor
                7' x 4' window
                Free-standing closet 

Suite Common Area
                12.9' x 13.3'
                26.7' x 4.4' hallway
                4' x 6.5' window 

Randall Hall is one of six low-rise residence halls that were constructed between 1957 and 1962 on the SUNY Cortland campus. Built in 1961, the building is named after Henry S. Randall who was the first president to serve on Cortland’s local board, until his death in 1876. Randall Hall is a three-story corridor-style building with double rooms. The building re-opened in Fall 2010 after the latest renovation project.

Randall Hall Highlights

• Air-Conditioned: No
• Bathrooms: Gender-specific, multi-use on each wing
• Class Years: Primarily freshmen
• Co-ed: By room (ie. women in one room, men in the next)
• Elevator: None
• Furniture: One twin extra-long bed, desk, desk chair, wardrobe, dresser per person (exceptions for temporary triples)
• Internet: WiFi throughout building; Two ethernet ports per room
• Kitchens: Located on first and third floor and include sink, oven/stove, microwave
• Laundry: Located on ground floor, cost is included in meal plan
• Lounge: Recreational lounge with equipment on first floor, small lounges on second and third floors
• Number of Floors: Four
• Mail: Pick-up from the RA on duty in the RA office
• Packages: Pick-up from Neubig Hall package center
• Room types: Doubles and temporary triples
• Vending: Located on ground floor, can use ID card connections account or cash
• A volleyball court is located behind the building

Randall Hall Room Dimensions

Dimensions are approximate and vary from room to room.

Double
     14.7' x 12.8' floor
     6.6' x 4' window
     4' x 7.6' x 2.3' closet

Shea Hall was built in 1956 and is named after James M. Shea who was a Cortland native and graduated from the College in 1896. James M. Shea also taught at his alma mater for eight years before becoming a school administrator and city councilman in Syracuse, N.Y.

Shea Hall Highlights

• Air-Conditioned: No
• Bathrooms: Gender-specific, multi-use on each wing
• Class Years: Primarily freshmen
• Co-ed: By room (ie. women in one room, men in the next)
• Elevator: None
• Furniture: One twin extra-long bed, desk, desk chair, wardrobe, dresser per person (exceptions for temporary triples)
• Internet: WiFi throughout building; Two ethernet ports per room
• Kitchens: Located on first and third floors with sink, oven/stove, microwave
• Laundry: Located on ground floor, cost is included in meal plan
• Lounge: Recreational lounge with equipment on first floor, additional lounges on second and third floors
• Number of Floors: Four
• Mail: Pick-up from the RA on duty in the RA office
• Packages: Pick-up from Neubig Hall package center
• Room types: Doubles and temporary triples
• Vending: Located on ground floor, can use ID card connections account or cash

Shea Hall Room Dimensions

Dimensions are approximate and vary from room to room.

Double
    14.7' x 12.6' floor
    6.5' x 4' window
    3.5' x 6.9' x 2.2' closet 

Built in 1972, Smith Tower is named to honor SUNY Cortland past President Donnal V. Smith, who became president in 1943. He led the college for 15 years and provided the vision for unprecedented growth in faculty, student body and facilities at SUNY Cortland. Each tower features four-person and six-person suites. Four-person suites have two bedrooms, a bathroom and a lounge. Six-person suites have three bedrooms and a larger bathroom and lounge. Suites in these building are open to upper-class and new students.

Smith Tower Highlights

Smith Tower Room Dimensions

Dimensions are approximate and vary from room to room.

Four-person suite bedroom
                         15' x 11.5' floor
                         3.4' x 4.8' window
                         7.7' x 3.9' x 1.9' closet

Four-person suite common area
                         12.1' x 11.6' floor
                         11.6' x 3.4' window

Six-person suite bedroom
                        14.6' x 11.8' floor
                        4.8' x 3.4' window
                        3.9' x 6.7' x 1.9' closet 

Six-person suite common area
                        Information forthcoming

West Campus Apartments is a 15-building complex located one mile from campus. Each building houses four separate apartments with four single bedrooms, at least one full bathroom, full kitchen and living/dining room. The apartments come fully furnished. 

The complex also contains a recreation center with laundry facilities, vending machines, mail, lounge, student staff office and the professional staff's office. 

West Campus Apartments provides the independence of apartment living along with the available support from the Cortland campus in the form of student staff, a professional staff, maintenance staff, university police coverage and other campus resources. West Campus Apartments offers a very affordable on campus housing option as you are not billed for a meal plan. You have the flexibility of choosing a meal plan or doing your own cooking. 

West Campus Apartments Highlights

• Air-Conditioned: No
• Bathrooms: Gender-specific, multi-use on each wing
• Class Years: Primarily freshmen
• Co-ed: By room (ie. women in one room, men in the next)
• Elevator: None
• Furniture: One standard or twin extra-long bed, desk, desk chair, wardrobe dresser per person; living room-couch, two chairs, end table; dining room-table and chairs
• Internet: WiFi throughout building; Two ethernet ports per room
• Kitchens: One per apartment with oven/stove, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator and sink
• Laundry: Located in the lobby of each building, cost is included in meal plan
• Lounge: Recreational lounge with equipment located in the community center
• Number of Floors: Four
• Mail: Pick-up from the RA on duty in the RA office
• Packages: Pick-up from Neubig Hall package center
• Room types: Doubles and temporary triples
• Vending: Located on ground floor, can use ID card connections account or cash
• The apartment complex is on the campus bus route so you may easily get to campus
• Parking for those with cars is located on-site

Special Interest Housing at West Campus Apartments

• Over-21 Building
• Students who choose to live in the over-21 building must be 21 by Aug 31 for the fall semester or Jan. 1 for the spring semester.
• All gender housing
• All bedrooms are single occupancy.
• Bedrooms are not designated as male/female.
• Shared spaces include the kitchen, living room, dining room and bathroom. The bathrooms are private and lockable.
• You can request to live there as a new student or sign up as a returning student during the room selection process.
• Must sign the all gender living agreement.

• Graduate students housing
• Limited space available.
• Learn more about graduate student housing.

West Campus Apartments Bedroom Dimensions

Dimensions are approximate and vary from room to room.

Bedroom

• 8.7' x 12.6' floor
• 4.4' x 2.9' window
• 5.3' x 7.5' x 2' closet