Arrival Information

EHS assigns residents to one of three types of rooms, female, male, neutral. Gender specific rooms (female, male) are assigned to residents whose gender identity aligns with the gender of that room and who wish to live in a single gender room. In alignment with the values and law in NYC, these assignments are made based on a resident’s gender identity, regardless of sex assigned at birth, gender expression, medical history or gender on identification cards. EHS is fortunate that all of our units have private bathrooms, so we don't segregate buildings and floors by gender. We want students of all genders to feel comfortable living in all of our communities.

EHS is pleased to offer inclusive housing referred to as "gender neutral" housing. Inclusive housing allows residents to reside with other residents regardless of gender identity, sex or gender expression. By selecting this room type, residents commit to living in a room/suite occupied by other residents who also prefer inclusive housing and whose gender identity may or may not match their own.

Should a vacancy arise within a gender neutral room/suite, this space will be filled by any applicant that has a gender neutral selection, whether or not the current residents know the applicant. Applicants who select the gender neutral room type should therefore be willing to live with any other resident who is participating in inclusive housing.

EHS discourages residents who are in a romantic relationship – regardless of sex, gender, gender identity or gender expression – to live together in apartments or rooms shared with other residents. Residents in romantic relationships may apply to live together in any apartment or room type that is not shared with additional residents and must each identify their intended roommate(s) upon booking and complete a Mixed Gender Form with their Housing Advisor.

In the event of roommate issues between residents in a romantic relationship, residents may be required to relocate, if availability permits.

Other factors used in matching roommates such as age, sleep schedule and smoking preference are still considered when making assignments within each of these room types.

Each resident is provided with a regular twin-size bed and mattress, a dresser, and a desk with a chair.

Each room includes one closet, refrigerator, microwave, television (with cable) and a bathroom to be shared with all roommates, if applicable.

For residents who reserve a lofted room type, each resident receives a lofted bed – loft-style beds are raised high with a ladder provided. A dresser, desk, and desk chair are underneath the bed for efficient use of space. Furniture configurations are permanent and cannot be changed.

Residents living in a lofted room type are not permitted to unloft their furniture. EHS will deny any request for removal, unlofting or rearrangement of furniture.

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Although rooms are pre-assigned, we are unable to give you your room number until you arrive. If you have a specific roommate request, please make sure we know several weeks in advance of your check-in date. We do our best to accommodate all requests when possible.

Residents selecting to live in a double/triple occupancy room are agreeing to the ‘Family Unit’ approach to room occupancy. Residents in this arrangement agree to share the responsibility of keeping their room clean and free of any damage and abiding by all EHS Policies listed in the Residence Code of Conduct.

Please remember double/triple occupancy rooms are intended for two/three residents, respectively. When a vacancy becomes available in a shared space, a new roommate will be assigned accordingly. If you are in a shared room that has a vacancy or if you are scheduled to vacate a fully occupied room, please be aware that we may show your room to prospective residents. We will always knock and announce ourselves before entering to tour the room. You are only permitted to occupy your side of the room, at all times. We will make every effort to give you at least a 24-hour notice prior to a new roommate’s arrival.

Residents living in a single occupancy room are fully responsible for their room and by abiding by all EHS Policies listed in the Residence Code of Conduct, as this applies to all residents.