2026 Summer Housing

Students taking summer classes may live on campus ONLY for the duration of their summer class schedule.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Student must be registered and actively attending Summer classes to qualify for summer housing. Students not cleared cannot reside in the halls over the summer.  

• All students are required to have a summer meal plan as part of summer housing.  

Rates: 

1. Summer Housing is approximately $325 per week.  (Partial charges are not available).  You are only allowed to reside on campus while your class is in session.  If there are breaks between your sessions, you WILL NOT BE ABLE to live on campus.  We do not provide storage of personal items on campus for students during any time over the summer.  

2. Summer Meal Plans are required for all students. Meal plans rates are determined by the length of your class(es).  They will be either $286 or $572 dining dollars to be used by the completion of the last class day.  

3. Key and Damage Deposit of $110 will be automatically charged.

Please note: There is no financial aid for the summer.  All aid will be coming from your Fall 2026 financial aid package

Application Process: 

1. Fill out a 2026 Summer Housing Application at the Office of Residential Life (Student Union, Suite 303) beginning Mon, April 20

2. Clear all Summer housing bills by 4pm on Fri, May 15 and present an “Approved for Room and Board” notice from the Bursar Office. 

3. Approved students will be Emailed the move over details.  Approved moves will happen between Tues, May 19 through Fri, May 22

Questions or Concerns?  Contact the Office of Residential Life at 516-876-3210 or email us at reslife@oldwestbury.edu 

SUNY OW Policies to Keep in Mind:

• All residence hall rules and regulations in the Guide to Campus Living are in effect

• There are no guests allowed in the halls over the summer

• You must have your ID with you at all times

• All garbage and personal trash should be taken to dumpsters. 

• Excessive garbage in common areas can result in additional billing

• University Police will be conducting rounds in the halls

Summer Housing Information