Housing placements for new to housing students (Freshmen/ Transfers/ Re-Admits) are done over the summer. All new students will be able to apply for Fall housing and meals online through your student portal. Please be sure that your current SUNY OW Email account is active as all communications will be conducted through here.
WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE ALL STUDENTS TO READ THE FAQ INFORMATION IN ITS ENTIRETY BELOW:
Q: how to get help during an emergency?
If you are experiencing ANY emergency situation—medical, psychological, fire, crime, etc—immediately call University Police at 516-876-3333.
Q: How can I reach the campus?
A: There are multiple ways to reach the campus and the residence halls including driving, flying, Long Island Railroad and public bus. Please refer to the "Visit Campus" section of the college website for directions, maps and more.
Q: What is a move in process to the halls?
A: FALL: Move in details for August Opening is still pending
B. SPRING: Move in happens the day prior to classes beginning in January
Q: How do I get to my hall? Where can I park?
A: Students coming on their designated day should head straight to the Campus Center to be cleared for housing. Students with Bursar or Finanancial Aid holds will be required to clear accounts prior to being able to move in.
Once students are cleared, students can head to Woodlands Halls or Academic Village. You can see the campus map in the "Visit Campus" section of the college website. University Police will be available to direct traffic. There will be designated drop off points for the halls. You will NOT be able to leave your cars by the halls and will be redirected to the main parking lot after dropping off your items. We strongly encourage you to bring either dollies or moving handcarts to assist with the move in process.
Q: When do I find out information about my housing placement?
A: Fall Housing: When you are placed, the software will send an automatic E-mail to your SUNY OW E-mail account verifying placement
In-Semester Housing: you can call the Office of Residential Life the week prior to opening to get the most current available information.
Q: how do i Check my housing/roommate information?
- Log in to your student portal (connect.oldwestbury.edu)
- Select Housing and Dining Card
- Select Housing Self-Service/Apply Online
- This will open your housing portal in a new window. Your current housing and roommate information, when available, will be displayed on the main page
Q: When do I find out contact information about my roommate?
A: Due to FERPA regulations, we are only allowed to release limited information about students. Student should check their housing portal under connect.oldwestbury.edu for the most current housing information including their roommate(s) contacts. As this process is ongoing, any changes will be reflected within the housing portal. It is the responsibility of the student to check their portal regularly for any changes as ongoing notification will not occur.
B: Your room/roommate information can be accessed on your housing portal.
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To get to the portal, from your OW Connect page click the Campus Life link.
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Then click Housing Self Service / Apply Online in the first box. This will open your Housing Portal home page in a new window.
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Room and roommate information, if available, are under “Room Assignments” on the housing home page.
Q: How do I request a roommate?
A: Students have the option of adding specific roommate information however, no roommate matches are guaranteed. Student must REQUEST EACH OTHER to have the highest probability to be matched. Students can E-mail the Office of Residential Life at reslife@oldwestbury.edu with the following information:
Your Name:
Your Student ID #700:
I am requesting the following student as my roommate.
I understand that is only a request and while all efforts are made to ensure the placements, they are not guaranteed.
Roommate Name:
Roommate 700:
Q: Where are the meal plans for students living on-campus?
A: Students interested in learning more about the meal plan options can contact Chartwells Dining Services or call them directly at (516) 876-3000.
Q: What items can I bring to my residence hall room?
A: See the following:
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Student Room Lamps (We also encourage students to be bring the appropriate floor and desk lamps)
Q: What if I need a single room for medical reasons?
A: Medical single (ADA) are very limited on campus. Students must meet minimum clearance from the appropriate office(s) to be considered for placements. This process is managed through the Office of Student Services and Disabilities (OSSD) who can be reached through the link below.
Please note that while requests are considered, they are not guaranteed. The Office of Residential Life has the ability to consolidate or re-located students from ADA rooms mid-semester as students with greater needs are identified. Students interested in applying for an ADA room can contact any of the following offices for more specific information and instructions.
Q: Where can I apply for a Microfridge for my residence hall room?
A: Microfridges are mini fridge units with an attached microwave. Since separate microwaves are not permitted in resident rooms, this is a great option when you do not want to go to the lounge to heat something up.
Students interested in getting a microfridge unit can order through University Logistics/ Microfridge. The school is listed as "COLLEGE AT OLD WESTBURY"
1. Online Orders: www.mymicrofridge.com or
2. call the Microfridge Call Center #: 1-800-525-7307
Note: All students who rented from us last year will receive an automatic $10 discount for a repeat order. Use following code at checkout: RETURNER 2023.
Q: Where can I apply for Renters Insurance for my residence hall room?
A: Students interested in Renters Insurance can contact the National Student Services, Inc (College Student Renter’s Insurance) or call them directly at 1.800.256.6774.
A student's belongings could get damaged in ways you wouldn't think of. Yep! Say a fire sprinkler went off soaking (and ruining) their laptop, electronics, appliances, and practically everything else they own! Or if a student didn't zip up their backpack and their laptop smashed on the floor!
Even a minor incident could set a student back hundreds of dollars. NSSI Student Property Insurance provides repair and replacement assistance for incidents like these! Your higher education institution can work with NSSI to offer comprehensive coverage for about $8.75/month.
Some additional free resources such as our electronic brochure and product video can be found at the following links:
E-brochure Link: http://marketing.nssi.com/resources/NSSI-new-trifold.pdf
About NSSI Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnWK5kybQlc
NSSI is now offering Renters Insurance that protects student housing from fire, water damage, smoke, and explosion. Please check out the following video to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzSMKVz89L0
Q: res hall wifi connectivity
Q: how do i get assistance for technological/ connectivity issues?
Submit a service request with ITS: visit the Service Desk and click the Fill Out a Service Request link.
If you need to follow up, please call ITS at 516-876-3098 or visit them in the New Academic Building on the ground floor, Room 0107. Please note the Service Desk is open during regular business hours only!
Q: Get housing over the summer/winter breaks?
Housing is currently available during Summer and Winter sessions only for students who are actively taking classes during that time. Housing applications will be available at the Office of Residential Life—none are available online. Please note that Summer/Winter housing and meals are not included in your regular housing costs and will be billed separately.
Q: As a residential student, what should I do if I have been "financially cancelled" from my room prior to moving in?
A: Students must clear their accounts with the Bursar Office by the Bursar due date to qualify to check into housing. Students must provide an "Approved for Room and Board" from the Bursar Office to be able to move in. Students who cannot provide this documentation will not be able to move in. We strongly encourage all students to review their accounts and plan for all eventualities.
PLEASE NOTE: As move in is during the weekend, other administrative offices will not be available for student walk ins. This will keep students from moving into the halls.
Q: As a residential student, what if I am not registered for classes?
A: Returning Students must have an active full-time schedule. Students must be registered for classes to qualify for housing. Students who are not registered by the Friday prior to the first day of move in CANNOT move into their room.
Q: What kind of computer/ laptop/ smart device can I bring?
A: Students are encouraged to bring their computers/laptops/ tablets etc when they come to the college. As computers and laptops continue to become more personalized, please refer below:
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Each student room is available with Ethernet connections. You must provide your own Ethernet cord.
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ROUTERS ARE PROHIBITTED as it negatively affects the network in the buildings.
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Students with any connectivity issues can contact the ITS Service Desk.
We strongly recommend:
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all personal units be Ethernet cable compatible. While wireless access is available in the Woodland Halls, connectivity in the student rooms is best achieved through the Ethernet connections.
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all personal items are insured for any damage or thefts. Insurance information is included in your summer package.
Q: How do I receive packages to my residence hall room?
A: All mail packages are delivered to the main campus and then to the mailroom located in Campus Center (next to the library). Mailroom hours are M-F, 8:30am - 3:45pm. Students must bring and show their ID to pick up their packages.
It is strongly encouraged that deliveries (especially those containing perishable items) be scheduled for the mailroom times above.
Please note that we encourage all packages to arrive after students have moved in and are assigned a mailbox key. Packages arriving prior to the beginning of the school semester cannot be guaranteed delivery.
This is the correct format for receiving your PERSONAL MAIL including the US Postal Services
Name: _______________________
Res Hall Name: _________________
Mailbox #:________________
SUNY Old Westbury
PO BOX: 410
Old Westbury, NY 11568-0410
This is the correct format for receiving your DELIVERY SERVICES except the US Postal Services IE: UPS, DHL, FEDEX, ETC
Name: ______________________
Res Hall Name: ________________
Mailbox #:________________
SUNY College @ Old Westbury
223 Storehill Rd
Old Westbury, NY 11568-0410
Q: WHY is it important to pay my bill on time?
Each semester, the due date for bills are posted. If a student is canceled for non-payment at that time, room and board will automatically be canceled. While all efforts will be made to retain the original room space, that room space cannot be guaranteed should payment lead to reinstatement.
If you have questions during the application process - or even before you decide whether to apply - feel free to call the Office of Residential Life (516) 876-3210 or send an email to reslife@oldwestbury.edu.
If you have been "financially cancelled" from your room prior to moving in:
You must clear your account with the Bursar Office prior to financial cancellation date (set each semester by the Bursar Office) to qualify to check into housing. Students must provide an "Approved for Room and Board" from the Bursar Office to be able to move. Students who cannot provide this documentation will not be able to move in. We strongly encourage all students to review their accounts and plan for all eventualities.
PLEASE NOTE: As move in may occur over a holiday weekend, student accounts will not be able to be adjusted until the next working day. Other administrative offices will not be available for student walk ins on the day of move in.
Q: how to request a cancellation?
Please contact the Office of Residential Life by emailing us at reslife@oldwestbury.edu, or stop by our office in the Student Union, on the third floor, to get a cancellation request form. We will help walk you through the steps necessary to submit a cancellation request.
IMPORTANT: If you have already checked into your housing for the semester, your housing contract is active. Your cancellation must be approved for you to receive a prorated refund of your housing and meal charges within the first 6 weeks of the semester. While we understand that circumstances may sometimes make cancellation necessary, if you cancel your housing after the first 6 weeks of the semester, we are unable to prorate housing and meal charges. You will not receive a refund.
Q: If I decide to cancel my housing, how can I get my deposit back?
A: The $50.00 advance housing deposit is NOT REFUNDABLE after July 1 for Fall semester applications and December 15 for Spring semester applications. If cancellation occurs after these dates, either at the request of the student or for failure to pay the bills, the deposit cannot be refunded. Advance housing deposit made after July 1 become non-refundable 30 days from the date the re-admit application is received by the Office of Residential Life or after the first day of classes, whichever comes first. Please submit your request for a housing deposit refund in writing by emailing us at reslife@oldwestbury.edu. Be sure to include your name, student ID number, and a mailing address. Your approved request will be submitted to the Bursar. They will issue your refund typically by check within 4-6 weeks.