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Living in the Brownstones 2009

Eligibility

Continuing CC/SEAS students who are part of the Greek community can opt to live in the Brownstones for the entire summer session. You do not need to be taking summer classes to qualify. In addition, interim housing is available to bridge the gap between two successive housing periods: Spring term and Summer session, or Summer session and Fall term. Students must be a resident in the term preceding and following the interim period to qualify.

Periods and Rates

PeriodDatesSingle RateDouble Rate
Spring Interim*May 16 - May 25$335$335
Summer Session Rate 1 - Renovated BrownstonesMay 25 - August 14$2,900$2,300
Summer Session Rate 2 - Non-Renovated BrownstonesMay 25 - August 14$2,700$2,100
Fall Interim*August 15 - September 6$830$830

*Spring Interim Housing is only available in the Brownstones for residents who will remain in their current Spring room during the Summer. Fall Interim Housing is only available in the Brownstones for residents who will be remaining in their current Summer room during the Fall.

All other residents who require Interim Housing will be required to move to a temporary assignment in an Interim building during the Interim period. You must be able to move during this time in order to be eligible for Interim. Also, please note that you may not leave any personal items in the common areas of your Interim assignment, including the kitchens, bathrooms, and suite spaces. At the end of Interim Housing, you will be allowed to move to your Summer or Fall assignment.

Buildings Available

The Brownstones along 113th and 114th Streets. 100% occupancy is required for the Brownstones to remain open.

 

Application Information

To apply for Summer housing in the Brownstones, you must:

1. Be a current or future resident in a Brownstone or a member of a Fraternity or Sorority.

2. Contact the specific Fraternity or Sorority House Manager so that you will be included on the submission of their Summer roster.

3. Complete the Summer Housing Application before April 3 to guarantee your Summer Housing.

A $50 non-refundable application processing fee will be billed to your Student Account after your application has been submitted. In addition, a $50 application processing late fee will be applied if you submit your application after the preliminary deadline of April 3.

Cancellation Policy

Please note that you will be billed from the first day of your session until you cancel and Check-Out, regardless of your actual housing period. Before you leave, fill out a Cancellation Form. Additional fees will apply if you do not comply with set housing period move-in and move-out dates.

All students must officially Check-Out at the Hartley Hospitality Desk before they leave.

The cancellation fees below will be applied upon official Check-Out of your room.

Summer Session
Cancel Prior to May 1: $100  
Cancel between May 2 - May 25: $250  
Cancel between May 26 - June 15: $250 + Proration according to date of Check-Out  
Cancel between June 16 - August 14: No refund  


Customer Service Center
118 Hartley Hall - (212) 854-2775

Hospitality Desk
Hartley Lobby - (212) 854-2779

General Inquiries
housing@columbia.edu