Housing & Residence Life

MSM believes in cultivating a community of musicians, and living on campus is the first step toward becoming a part of our thriving musical environment. All freshmen, first-year transfer, and sophomore students are required to live on campus in the Andersen Residence Hall, adjacent to the School.

What to pack for Andersen Hall

Check out Manny’s Polar Packing Guide for tips on what to pack, what to leave behind, and inspiration from how other students have decorated their rooms.

What’s my Andersen Hall Mailing Address?

Your mailing address while at MSM:

YOUR NAME
136 Claremont Avenue, Room #____ 
New York, NY 10027-4631

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

Andersen Hall Policies

Programs and Events

Residence Life hosts more than 100 programs each year, offering students a break from their rigorous daily routine. Some of these programs are social; others are educational giving students tools to succeed both in and out of the artistic realm.

We’re here to help you!

An integral part of the Department of Student Affairs, the Office of Residence Life is responsible for staffing, programming, building maintenance, housekeeping services, and disciplinary matters for students living in the residence hall — we serve as the primary communications and support center for resident students.

Residence Life Staff

Professional and student staff are all trained to address resident’s needs and are on-call every night to assist residents and handle emergencies. Our staff includes:

• Two full-time professional staff
• 3 Live-in Graduate Assistants who serve as professional staff on duty after hours
• 18 resident assistants (R.A.’s)

We strive to maintain a positive community atmosphere and we’re available to help each student with their living and learning experiences at MSM.