Am I required to live on campus?
All students who are first-time, full-time SUNY Cobleskill students are obligated to reside on campus for two years. Students transferring into SUNY Cobleskill are obligated to a one-year residency. For more information on the residency requirement, please visit our Living Off Campus page.
There are seven main styles of residence hall rooms on our campus. Most rooms measure approximately 12 x 13 x 14.
How big are the windows in rooms?
The size of windows may vary depending on the building type and location in the building.
Nearly all mattresses on campus are now Twin XL; however, some rooms may have standard XL beds.
Each room on campus is furnished with at least one closet or wardrobe, one bed, one dresser, one desk, and one chair per occupant. Currently, deluxe single rooms will come with a double set of everything even though the room is assigned to a single occupant.
Can I bring a microwave or refrigerator?
The College permits one 1.75 amp refrigerator OR one MicroFridge unit (a combination refrigerator, freezer, microwave) per student room. The College DOES NOT allow standalone microwaves; they have to be part of a MicroFridge unit. The company that provides MicroFridge units for sale or rent is https://mymicrofridge.com/order-now/.
Living in Alumni Commons? You don't need a microwave because there's one in your suite/townhouse.
Yes, coffee makers and electric tea kettles with an automatic shutoff feature are permitted. Most other cooking devices are not permitted in the residences halls.
Are residence halls gender inclusive?
The Office of Residential Life aspires for all of our campus residences to be welcoming, supportive spaces for students of all gender identities and expressions. While gender-designated communal bathrooms remain in all first-year residence halls, these facilities may be used by any person regardless of gender or biological sex. Additionally, many single-user, all-gender bathrooms are available in most residences.
Can friends from home be my guests for a couple of days?
In most cases, yes. Please review the Residential Guests & Visitor Privileges and Guidelines section of your current Student Housing License Agreement for more details.
What if I feel uncomfortable during my first few weeks on campus?
If you are uncomfortable at any time, but especially during the initial weeks on-campus, please talk with your Resident Assistant (RA), Resident Director (RD), and/or any member of the Wellness Center or Student Development/Residential Life staff.
What sort of jobs does Residential Life have?
We offer jobs as Night Hosts, Sustainability Mentors, Sustainability Assistants and as Resident Assistants.
Does the college cover property loss or damage to my property?
The college maintains no insurance for property loss or damage for any cause; therefore, the student should carry personal property insurance if desired.
Should we get additional property insurance coverage while our child is at college?
The college cannot recommend one way or another; we encourage you to check with your current homeowner's policy on coverage.
Can I leave my belongings in my room and/or on-campus during vacations breaks?
Typically, students can leave belongings in their rooms during vacation breaks which occur during the academic year. There is no summer storage for student belongings.
Can I move off campus for the Spring Semester?
Generally, no. There are very few exceptions to the two-year residency requirement. For more information on the residency requirement, please visit our Living Off Campus page.