First year housing

First Year Housing at Columbia is assigned to incoming CC/SEAS undergrads on the basis of indicated preferences, and roommates are assigned based on a rudimentary habit survey (are you noisy? messy? do you stay up late?) and any special requests. You'll need to go online and specify your preferences.

First Year Housing consists of 7 Options in 4 Buildings:

• Carman Hall, doubles
• John Jay Hall, singles and doubles
• LLC: Hartley Hall/Wallach Hall, singles and doubles
• Furnald Hall, singles and doubles

Each dorm is located directly on the main Morningside Heights campus around South Lawn and has a distinct atmosphere and it's own advantages and disadvantages. While each dorm has an overriding stereotype, they're not necessarily entirely accurate.