Accepted Students: Housing & Residence Life

We're pleased to welcome you to your MSM home in Andersen Hall for the 2020-2021 academic year!

On this page, you’ll find the information you need to prepare your move to Andersen Hall, at 136 Claremont Avenue, NY, NY 10027.

As all Freshman and Sophomore students are required to live on campus, Andersen Hall is fondly viewed as the place where friendships form and memories of a lifetime are made.
Graduate students are welcome and encouraged to live in Andersen Hall and contribute to our robust community!

For directions on how to enroll in housing, please see the instructions under the Apply For Housing tab below!

About Andersen Hall

Andersen Hall is home to a vibrant community of nearly 600 student musicians, and is directly connected by hallways to the main MSM building at 130 Claremont Avenue. Andersen Hall provides an enriching and friendly environment for students from all over the world to enjoy.

Accommodations:

22 Practice Rooms for exclusive use of Andersen Hall residents
24-Hour Security
18 Resident Assistants
Laundry Facilities
A Well-Equipped Fitness Room
5 Student Lounges
Outdoor Terrace

Also in the Building:

2 Dance Studios
57 additional practice rooms

Move In Day: August 26, 2020

New residents should plan to arrive on campus the morning of Monday, August 26, 2020 in order to participate in Orientation activities.

Your exact move-in time will be sent with your housing assignment.

Your Mailing Address:

YOUR NAME
136 Claremont Avenue, Room #____
New York, NY 10027

Please be sure to include your room number when giving out your address!

We’re here to answer any questions you may have!

Office of Residential Life
917-493-4035
residencelife@msmnyc.edu

Samantha Tymchyn, Director of Residence Life

Celine Walker, Housing Operations Coordinator

Apply For Housing
Information on How To Apply:

About a week after you officially confirm you are coming to MSM you will receive a welcome e-mail containing your MSM e-mail and Student ID. This e-mail will contain a link for you to apply for housing.

The Housing Application for all students (Graduate and Undergraduate) is due June 1, 2020.

Important Reminders:
- All Freshman and Sophomore students are required to live on campus. All freshman and sophomore students will be placed in housing, therefore it is important to meet the deadlines and submit your preferences by the May 31st deadline!
- Graduate and Junior Transfer Students are encouraged to apply for housing as soon as possible! Space may be limited as freshman and sophomore students are given first priority.
- Freshman Summer English Study (SES) students are required to live on campus for the duration of the academic school year. Please make sure you apply for housing in addition to fulfilling your SES requirements.
- Graduate Summer English Study (SES) students must live on campus for the duration of the Summer English Study (SES) program but will not have housing for the academic year unless they apply. If you would like housing, please make sure you apply in addition to fulfilling your SES requirements.
Room Options & Rates

Double Room Rates
Standard Double — $10,790

Single Room Rates
Standard Single — $14,720
Premium Single — $15,430

Medical Accommodations

Any student who requires specific disability accommodations should request via our Medical Accommodation Form. Students must complete the both the Medical Accommodation form and the Physician Verification Form by June 1, 2020.

All submitted forms must be the original (no copies). The Office of Residence Life will make every effort to meet the needs of incoming students.

Please mail accommodation documentation to:

Office of Residential Life
136 Claremont Ave, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10027

or e-mail accommodation documentation to us at ResidenceLife@msmnyc.edu
Meal Plans
All MSM students are required to participate in a declining balance meal plan. The cost of the plan is loaded on your ID card to spend at the dining hall à la carte. Meal plan balances do not roll over from year to year.

The following descriptions should help you find the best meal plan for you:
- Gold Plan: $5,515
  The gold plan is for students who plan to eat mostly in the MSM cafeteria.
- Silver Plan: $3,860
  The silver plan is a mid-range plan for students who want to find a good balance between eating in the cafeteria as well as enjoying local eateries off campus.
- Bronze Plan: $2,760
  The bronze plan is built for students who like the convenience of eating on-campus but plan to eat most of their meals off-campus.
Note: Students select their meal plan when completing their housing application.