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Pratt enrolls a diverse group of highly talented and dedicated students, challenging them to achieve their full potential.
PrattCard to Expand to Myrtle Avenue this Fall
Pratt to Hold Community "Design Jam" on July 11
Pratt to Celebrate its First Ever Endowed Professorship
Rebeccah Pailes-Friedman Named Acting Fashion Design Chair
2009 Fine Arts Graduates Win Joan Mitchell Fellowship Awards
Pratt Institute and the Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership (the Partnership) recently announced a collaboration to expand the reach of PrattCard, Pratt’s student and faculty identification card, to businesses on the Myrtle Avenue commercial corridor at the start of the Fall 2009 semester. Once in place, Pratt students, faculty, and staff will be able to put a cash balance on their cards similar to a debit card that can be used to shop or dine at participating Myrtle Avenue businesses.
Pratt Institute Center for Sustainable Design Studies (CSDS) and the Pratt Incubator for Sustainable Design Innovation will partner with Pratt Towers housing cooperative to hold a community “design jam” on Saturday, July 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Pratt Towers located at 333 Lafayette Avenue. Members of the community are invited to brainstorm possible residential uses for 60 square feet of unused space behind the towers that has remained empty for 15 years.
Pratt Institute President Thomas F. Schutte and The Board of Trustees of Pratt Institute will hold a dinner to celebrate the establishment of The Marc Rosen Distinguished Visiting Chair in Design on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at The Gramercy Park Hotel Roof at Two Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. The event will include a cocktail reception at 7 p.m. followed by dinner, and will celebrate the first endowed professorship in the history of Pratt Institute.
Rebeccah Pailes-Friedman, a Pratt alumna and fashion design executive with over 15 years of experience, has been named acting chair of the Institute’s Fashion Design Department. Pailes-Friedman, who has taught in Pratt’s fashion and industrial design departments since 1998, will begin her appointment July 1, 2009. She replaces Rosie DePasquale, who is stepping down after serving as chair of the Fashion Design Department since 2000 to work on the launch of her yoga accessories and clothing line. DePasquale will return in the spring 2010 semester as a full-time professor.
Pratt Institute department of fine arts graduate students Charlotte Meyer and Kris Scheifele won 2009 Joan Mitchell Fellowship Awards for their accomplishments in sculpture and painting, respectively. Through this award program, Meyer and Scheifele will each receive a $15,000 grant and will also participate in a group exhibition at the Cue Art Foundation in Chelsea, New York in spring of 2010.
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Pre-College 2007 Family Guide
Welcome to Pratt Institute and the Pre-College Program. Below are some of the more important things you should know about your student’s residential experience. The information listed here is also in the student’s handbook: Guide to Community Living.
1. Residence Hall Room Assignment/Guest Policy
Stabile will house female students and Pantas the male students. Exception – the first floor of Pantas will house some female students. Female students may not go above the first floor in Pantas (i.e. they may use the lounge and workroom). No opposite sex visits are allowed. Family members may visit their student in the TV lounge/lobby only. Only Pre-College Program commuter students of the same sex may visit students in their residence hall rooms. No other visitors are allowed in the residence halls, and without exception, all visitors must leave by curfew.
2. Curfew hours
Curfew is 11pm to 7am every day of the week. Once curfew begins, all students must be in their assigned residence hall, unless they have an approved weekend release form on file for that weekend. Weekend release forms must have been submitted and approved prior to the beginning of the program.
No later than the curfew hour, each student is responsible for checking in with the RA who staffs the hall office from 8pm to 12am. Additionally, between 8pm and curfew each student must sign in and out with the security guard when coming/going from the building. After curfew, security will not let students leave the building.
3. RA (Resident Advisor) On Duty
Every day beginning at 4pm there is a Resident Advisor (RA) on duty until 9am the next morning (24 hours on the weekend). RAs are available for problems and emergencies and are ready to assist the students. Students should go to the security booth at their building to contact the RA On Duty.
4. Work Orders
To request a repair to a room, students complete a work order located in the lobby of each residence hall. The pink copy should be submitted to the residence hall office, so that Residential Life can follow up the request with Facilities if necessary.
5. Laundry Room
Laundry rooms are located in each building. Each load of wash and dry costs $1.00. Students are issued laundry cards when they check-in which must be returned upon check-out. Money (denominations of $5 and higher) can be placed on the laundry cards through the machines in each building.
6. Telephones
Students do not have phone service in their rooms. There is a list of campus payphones in each orientation folder.
To leave a non-emergency message, you may call the respective hall office voicemail. The messages will be distributed each evening at curfew. The voice mailbox in Pantas is (718) 399-4554. Stabile is (718) 399-4568.
In the event of an emergency, to contact your student call the Office of Professional Studies (9am-4pm M-F only) at (718) 636-3453. At all other times call Security at (718) 636-3540.
7. Mail
All students will pick up mail and packages in Steuben Hall. You may address mail as follows:
Pratt Institute
Pre-College Program
200 Willoughby Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11205
8. Meal Hours
The cafeteria is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 3pm for service to the entire Pratt community. Weekday dinners from 5:30pm to 6:30pm and weekend meals from 11am-noon and 5:30-6:30pm are served only for Pre-College students.
9. Educational Purpose
This program’s primary purpose is to give the student a glimpse of what going to college means. Without exception, Pre-College students must abide by the same policies in place for regular Pratt students, in addition to Pre-College curfew and guest policies.
Strict drug and alcohol policy will be enforced. Students over 18 are also required to abide by all Pre-College policies. As per the Student Life and Academic Policy form, violations of any policy may mean expulsion from the program.
The Office of Residential Life and Housing strives to stay current with the needs of students. In addition, it is critical for the department to ensure the learning that occurs in the residence halls is measured and used to initiate new and refine current programs and services.
As such, a variety of assessment projects occur on a regular basis. This includes surveys, point of service evaluations, discussions with students and focus group meetings. Below are past and current project results.
For more information, we can be reached at:
Email:reslife@pratt.edu
Phone number: (718) 399-4550
Fax number: (718) 399-4552
Mailing Address:
Pratt Institute
Office of Residential Life & Housing
215 Willoughby Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11205
For inquiries general or regarding this site, its design and content, please
email:reslife@pratt.edu
The Hall staff are:
NORTH CAMPUS (Willoughby Hall & Grand Avenue):
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Christopher MJ Ruggieri
-Assistant Director of Residential Life
-Office: Willoughby Hall 105
-E-Mail: cruggieri@pratt.edu
-Phone: 718.399.4559
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Alicia Boone
-Resident Director of Willoughby I (Floors 2-7)
-Office: Willoughby Hall 108
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Laylah Mohammed
-Resident Director of Willoughby II (Floors 8-14)
-Office: Willoughby Hall 108
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SOUTH CAMPUS (Cannoneer, Stabile, Pantas, & ELJ):
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Grace Kendall
-Assistant Director of Residential Life
-Office: Willoughby Hall 105
-E-Mail: gkendall@pratt.edu
-Phone: 718.399.4557
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Erin Smith
-Resident Director of Stabile
-Office: Stabile RA Office
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Marcella Guerrero
-Resident Director of Cannoneer Court
-Office: Cannoneer RA Office
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Jordan Peterson
-Resident Director of Pantas
-Office: Pantas RA Office
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The CENTRAL STAFF in the Office of Residential Life and Housing, Room 105, Willoughby Hall (399-4550) are:
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Christopher Kasik
-Director of Housing and Residential Life
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Katherine Hale
-Associate Director for Residential Life and Housing
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Tuan Vu
-Associate Director for Housing Administration and Operations
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Jason LeConey
-Assistant Director of Housing
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Christopher MJ Ruggieri
-Assistant Director of Residential Life, North Campus
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Grace Kendall
-Assistant Director of Residential Life, South Campus
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Lillian Jennas
-Office Manager/Secretary
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Steven Spavento
-Receptionist
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Welcome! The Office of Residential Life & Housing hopes that the following pages will give you a better understanding of the kinds of services we provide for our students living on campus. Pratt Institute maintains six residence halls accommodating approximately 1,500 students.
The mission of the Office of Residential Life and Housing is to efficiently and effectively administer a housing program in a learning centered environment that challenges and supports students to:
To that end, the Office of Residential Life and Housing holds the belief that student development and learning goes on outside the classroom, as well as inside the classroom. The policies, procedures and programs which are established and encouraged by the Office of Residential Life and Housing are those which enhance student learning and involvement outside the classroom. This means the department takes its role very seriously as guarantor of a residence hall atmosphere conducive to work and study. We also strive to provide an atmosphere in which students are encouraged to make informed decisions on their own, take responsibility for their actions, and learn from their experiences. We offer leadership development opportunities to students in the residence halls through participation in Residence Hall Councils, the Residence Hall Advisory Committee (a student advisory committee to the Office of Residential Life and Housing) and various ad hoc committees formed throughout the year. Participation in these activities exposes students to other departments at the Institute while gaining leadership skills. Our goal is to educate. When it becomes necessary to levy sanctions as a result of a violation of policy or regulation, we bear in mind that the judicial process is not just punitive, but an opportunity for education and personal growth.
The Residential Life staff wants to provide a memorable, enjoyable and successful academic year, but remember that the success of this experience lies within all of us. Through participation, cooperation, understanding and communication, all can enjoy the time spent in the residence halls at Pratt Institute.
All medical special needs must be requested with a form available from the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, Health and Counseling Services or the Office of Residential Life and Housing. The Pratt medical staff will review and evaluate your request.
Make sure the department sponsoring your trip notifies the Office of Residential Life and Housing about your participation. Cancel your housing for the semester by filling out a Housing Adjustment Form at the Office of Residential Life and Housing.
After having unsuccessfully talked with your neighbors about the situation, speak to your R.A. or the R.A. on duty.
The Bursar is the first stop. If you have been charged incorrectly for Housing or Meal Plan, see the Office of Residential Life and Housing.
The exterminator does periodic exterminations. Additional exterminations can be requested by filing a work order in your building.
In an effort to ensure that students receive options for proper daily nutritional requirements, Pratt Institute offers its students a number of meal plans. The meal plans are designed on a debit card system; students’ meal plan points decrease as the student purchases items in the main dining room, convenience store or pizza shop. A meal plan point equals one dollar. However, the cost of meal plans is fixed. A student will not be refunded unused points at the end of the semester (in the case of Semester Only plans) or at the end of the year (in the case of Yearly plans). However, points not used on Yearly Plans in the Fall semester are not forfeited. They are added to the Spring semester allotment.
Purchasing a meal plan can save the student almost 10% over a student paying cash. With all meal plans, students have the option to add points at any time during the semester in $50 increments.
Pratt Dining Hall is also home to our theme night dinners:
A half-pound rib eye steak with choice of 2 sides and Texas toast for $12.95.
Priced by the weight of your selection, this chef-prepared action station features Asian vegetables with choice of proteins stir-fried with lo mein noodles and choice of four sauces.
Priced by the weight of your selection, the Noodle Bar offers choice of udon or lo mein noodles prepared with your selection of fresh vegetables, protein, toppings, with choice of miso-chicken or miso-vegetable broths.
Enjoy your shrimp your way, deep-fried, sautéed, scampi or maybe coconut. Experience the evening’s chef-features for $9.95.
Please feel free to contact CulinArt management at Pratt Institute
(718) 636-3477 pratt@culinartinc.com
To learn more about CulinArt, please visit us at www.culinartinc.com
Contact CulinArt’s registered dietician, Natalia Rusin nutrition@culinartinc.com
Cannoneer Court accommodates 96 freshman students living in single-sex double rooms, all on the second floor of the building. The building has two single-sex communal bathrooms located at the end on each side of the hall, a work room, laundry room, and common lounge with television. Each student room has a microwave/refridgerator/freezer unit, as well as the standard furniture. Students in Cannoneer Court are required to be on a mandatory meal plan. The first floor of the building is home to studio space for Fine Arts graduate students.
Fall 2006: All residence hall students were surveyed to identify what aspects of their current furniture met their needs and what aspects did not meet their needs. Thirty-two percent of those offered the opportunity to participate completed the on-line survey. The respondent group represented a cross-section of resident students in regard to residence hall assignment, academic school and matriculation status.
The results showed that 1) desks were preferable to drafting tables, 2)beds needed to be flexible in their functionality, 3) mattresses needed to be easier to care for and provide greater comfort, 4) bookcases needed to be large, 5) dressers needed to be large and in general, 6) the furniture needed to have flexibility to adapt to different size rooms and 7) have a stronger aesthetic presence. This information was used by the Residence Hall Advisory Council and department professional staff to identify 2-3 pieces of each component of the resident student "furniture set."
Spring 2007: Student participating in the annual housing lottery were able to "test" new furniture models in a mock residence hall room. Two desk, chair and bed units and 4 dresser units were on display. Students chose which better met their needs and expectations. The highest "voted" pieces were purchased for ELJ and installed in the summer of 2007.
Fall 2007: Students in ELJ were surveyed via on-line method. The focus was on how well the new furniture met their expectations for form and function. Overall, the furniture was well received and students appreciated both the flexible function and aesthetically pleasing quality of the furniture. The majority of open ended comments were positive. Comments for change included re-evaluation of the computer keyboard "drawer" and the rocking function of the chair.
Fall 2008: Based on Fall 2007, the furniture replacement project was expanded to Willoughby Hall. Though some comment was made on the keyboard "drawer" and two position chair, the negative feedback was equalled by the positive feedback. As such, no change was made. Two apartments on each floor were selected and the furniture was installed over the summer months.
Students in these apartments were surveyed as to their satisfaction. Similar comments about the keyboard "drawer" and two-position chair were made, however, more comments supported these items than did not. All other components received at least a 70% positive feedback. Future planning to follow.
Computer questions must be directed to Academic Computing (helpdesk@pratt.edu) located in Engineering 103. You can call the helpdesk at x3765.
Below are the pdf (Acrobat Reader) versions of both the On-Campus Living Guide for Student and Parents and Families. The new guide for the upcoming year is available in August.
Click on the name of the file below to download and automatically launch the helper pdf viewer (most modern web browsers have this functionality built in.) You may also right-click (Windows) or option-click (Macintosh) to download to your hard drive and then open it from your hard drive.
Download the forms below and fax, US Mail or hand deliver to Residential Life and Housing, 215 Willoughby Avenue, room 105, Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 399-4552
If you are going abroad, you must cancel your housing according to the schedule published in your residence hall license. If you are studying on a Pratt-sponsored porgram, you will be guaranteed housing upon your return as long as you:
If you are interested in participating i the housing lottery while out of the country, a friend can enter the lottery, pay your deposits ad select a room for you. Make sure this friend has a letter authorizing him/her to do so.
You will be provided a copy of your Room Condition Report at check in and check out. The changes in condition between the two periods will determine whether you are charged for damages. Keep these copies in a safe place.
There is a liberal cancellation and Housing Deposit refund schedule published on the housing license. Make note of it when making decisions to cancel housing. Security deposits are always refundable. You have the ability to request that money be refunded to you onlce you leave campus housing. File a request at check-out. If you cancel at a later point in time, see the Office of Residential Life and Housing to file this request. Please remember, a refund is not automatice...you must initiate it.
When makig a room change, incliding transitions from sprig to summer and summer to fall, you are resonsible for checkin out of you old space. You can check into your new space and keep the keys to your old space for 48 hours while you move. You must schedule an official check-out apointment with your RA to avoid an improper check out fee. Not checking out of your old room after 48 hours of having keys to your new room may result in your being charged for occupying two rooms.
Pratt Institute offers limited space for rent, both residential and classroom space. All requests must be filed with the Vice President for Finance and Administration. Housing is available in Pantas Hall during the months of June and July. Availability for groups larger than 100 is during the months of June only. Additional housing information regarding conference group housing may be obtained by contacting the Office of Residential Life and Housing, (718) 399-4551/reslife@pratt.edu
Listed below is need to know information for all students. In addition to the items listed, specific assignments and roommate information are sent electronically to all students in early July for Fall semester and early December for Spring semester. Begin planning now by exploring the information below.
If you have not recieved your room assignment/roommate information in the timeframes listed above, contact us.
Based on new state of New York legislation and in keeping with current Pratt policy, the following areas of the residence halls are "non-smoking"
From 10 am to 5 pm, Mondays-Fridays the Office of Residential Life and Housing can issue a loaner key to you. At night and on weekends, see the R.A on duty.
Make sure your TV is set to receive a cable signal and the connection is tight. Also, try plugging your TV into a roommate's cable jack. If problems persist, see your building office or the Office of Residential Life and Housing.
Call STC Customer Service at 866-897-6345 for assistance. Be sure to request a work order number because it makes follow-up easier.
To acquire a guest pass your roommates and suitemates must sign off on a form that can be picked up at the Office of Residential Life and Housing or your building's office. Guest passes are issued out of the individual building offices by the R.D
Fill out a Housing/Dining Services Adjustment form at the Office of Residential Life and Housing. Please note: Residents of Stabile, Pantas, ELJ and ALL NEW FRESHMAN must be on one of two mandatory board plans.
Security deposit refunds take 10 weeks to process. Other request for refunds on student accounts with no outstanding balance must be made directly to the Bursar's office.
Visit the Office of Residential Life and Housing to file a Housing Adjustment form and then schedule a check-out appointment with your R.A. Remember to consider housing and meal plan penalties prior to submitting your cancellation.
If you live in Cannoneer Court, Vincent A. Stabile Hall, Esther Lloyd Jones Hall, or Leo J. Pantas Hall email Residential Life Coordinator Grace Kendall at gkendall@pratt.edu. If you live in Willoughby Hall or Grand Avenue Residence email Residential Life Coordinator Chris Ruggieri at cruggier@pratt.edu.
In addition, rooms in Stabile, Cannonner, ELJ, and Pantas are furnished with a microwave/refrigerator/ freezer unit. Students living in those buildings are required to be on a mandatory meal plan. Willoughby and Grand Avenue residents are provided refrigerator, stove and dining table. Students in Willoughby and Grand Avenue are able to sign up for optional meal plans.
Cannoneer, Stabile and Pantas Hall are airconditioned. Students in Grand Avenue and Willoughby Hall can bring their own through wall airconditioner.
Leo J. Pantas Hall is a suite style undergraduate hall that accommodates 212 residents. Students live in four-person suites, which consist of two double-rooms (two people in each double-room). Each suite has its own bathroom. Suites are single sex, but floors are coed. Each suite is responsible for the healthy upkeep of the common bathroom area. The building boasts a large work area in addition to a dramatic main lounge area with large screen TV and kitchenette. Its central location on campus makes it desirable to students. Its clock tower serves as a campus landmark. Rooms have an 8' x 9' entrance way leads to a 10' x 16'larger bedroom 10' x 16'. All rooms are air-conditioned. Pantas Hall is not open during the summer months except for housing special conference groups. Pantas Hall hosts a Healthy Choices Community and a Quiet Lifestyles floor.
One room (2 beds with shared bath) $70
One Suite (2 rooms, 2 beds each with private bath) $140
The Office of Residential Life and Housing at Pratt Institute holds a specific set of values to be true. These values guide the expectations the department has for itself and the students who reside on campus and extend to the residence halls in many direct ways. They are:
• Personal Rights and Responsibilities
• Integrity
• Respect
• Fairness and Justice
• Open Communication with Involvement
The educational mission of Pratt Institute is actively pursued in the residence halls. An expected outcome of the on-campus experience is to have students learn to cope and deal with problems that arise. Though this is not always an easy task, if a student is able to learn from an adverse situation, the goal has been achieved. Along with this is the ability for students to take responsibility for their choices and behaviors. If students make an inappropriate choice, they should expect to be held accountable, the hope being a different choice is made the next time, more in keeping with the community expectations set forth.
It is vital for students living on campus to have the capacity to respect others even when differences are great. Because Pratt values this, each new freshman is required to live with another student. Though matches are attempted with some criteria, it is not uncommon for conflicts to arise. The education of each student in how to deal with this conflict is this department's responsibility. Below you find the roommate contracting process outlined. Though ultimately students may be moved or granted room changes to resolve conflict, this is never the desired first option. It is expected that students will actively participate in resolving conflict with the intervention of para-professional and professional staff members.
The Institute also places great value on the respect for the environment. As such, vandalism is treated with zero tolerance. Students found to be vandalizing or graffiti-ing Pratt property will face dismissal from school. Keeping 100+ year old facilities in good order is a difficult task. Having to "clean up" after adults is not acceptable. Through the on-campus experience, students will leave Pratt with a better understanding of themselves and others, a greater appreciation for others and their surroundings, and the ability to make informed choices and accept the consequences of those choices. Reinforcement of these principles from the "home front" allow this learning process to flourish.
Being a member of a community means sharing certain rights and responsibilities with other members of the community, "your neighbors." At Pratt, each floor in each residence hall forms its own small community, each residence hall forms a large community, and together we are all a part of the Pratt community. Finally, we are also a part of the Clinton Hill community in Brooklyn.
Roommates can be the source of enjoyment and fun times, and can be the cause of anxiety and frustration. Learning to live in close proximity with another person and having to share space and appliances is an exciting and challenging part of the college experience. Because we truly believe this, the Office of Residential Life and Housing is committed to providing students with the necessary tools to live successfully with another students. To that end, the Roommate Contracting Program was designed by students to serve as a proactive measure in achieving success.
All new students are introduced to the program when they receive their housing assignment letter. The program continues when students arrive on campus. To help set forth their expectations regarding a variety of issues including guests, cleanliness and other communal living issues, students are given a Roommate Contract and Contract Guide. Completion of the contract takes place during the first week of classes and is referred to whenever a conflict arises. The key factor in utilizing the contract effectively is honesty. Student must state their expectations and be willing to compromise on those items that matter little to them.
Basic tenets of living with a roommate.
1. Roommates agree to treat each other with courtesy and respect.
2. Roommates agree to be conscious of each other's needs and rights, i.e. the right to study in one's room, the right to entertain friends in one's room, etc.
3. Roommates agree to discuss problems and work through disagreements, as well as to enlist the assistance of the RA or RD if necessary to settle disputes.
4. Roommates agree to be conscious of the needs and right of surrounding neighbors and other residents of the community.
5. Roommates agree to be aware of and to adhere to all Residential Life policies (including the housing license) and the Institute Code of Conduct. This can be found in the Student Handbook.
When conflicts arise, it is vital that roommates first make an attempt at working out their difficulties. The following steps have proven successful in resolving a roommate conflict:
1. Talk honestly with your roommate, clearly stating problems and expectations. It has been shown that consistently doing this avoids conflicts.
2. If the problems persists, roommates go to their RA for advice and direction. The RA will talk with the roommates and may hold a mediation session to work on the conflicts.
3. If the RA is not able to resolve the conflict, the RA will get the RD involved.
Like roommate contracting, community standards are agreements made by floor members concerning how they will interact and treat each other. Floor community standards are established at the start of the academic year and are revisited throughout the year and as problems arise. The goals of floor community standards are to:
• Help residents create and live in a community.
• Enable residents to voice their opinions and needs.
• Encourage residents to understand personal rights and responsibilities in the context of a community.
The Floor Community Standards process creates an environment conducive to learning; it:
• Gives decision making experience
• Creates an authority that helps students fix their own problems instead of fixing them for the student
• Allows recognition that behavior impacts others and people have differing expectations about behavior
• Empowers students to have a voice in their experience and that they must take the responsibility to participate in order to have their needs met
Floor Community Standards most often focus on issues of respect, courtesy and personal responsibility. They do not replace health and safety and law-based policies.
"Floor Standards are the agreements made by the floor residents concerning how residents will relate to and treat each other...While Floor Standards can be seen as a product - a list of agreements, Floor Standards is a process by which individuals begin forming a community through dialogue, compromise and commitment. Floor Standards evolve, and therefore the Floor Standards process is never finished. Because Floor Standards evolve, they should not be thought of as a task to be completed, but as a means by which community interactions occur."
- from Office of Campus Housing, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
The Office of Residential Life at Pratt Institute is committed to the involvement of students in the many facets of the Office's mission. Of primary interest is the development of the individuals who participate and the learning that can occur from being involved in the daily and long term educational mission of the Office. In encouraging the involvement of students, the Office of Residential Life recognizes that:
• Students bring ideas where administrators do not have the capacity or the opportunity to formulate
• Department staff gain true insight into student needs
• Department staff maintain regular contact with students
• Students develop a sense of affiliation toward the Department and the Institute
The direct benefit to the student who does become involved include:
• Development of skills crucial to good citizenship and vital to professional life (i.e.; organizational skill, time management, delegation, working as a team, meeting deadlines, setting goals and communicating with others).
• Development of strong professional skills that may not be encouraged in a classroom setting
• Development of interests in other residential life or campus leadership opportunities
Students are selected each Spring semester to serve as RAs and RDs. RAs have primary responsibility for a residence hall floor whereas RDs, who supervise the RAs, provide primary responsibility for a residence hall.
The hall government for each residence hall is called the Hall Council. Hall Councils are made up of students only, and they take different forms in each of the halls. Most Hall Councils have an executive board (Chair, Concerns Coordinator, Events Coordinator, RHAC representative, and Dining Services representative), as well as representatives from the various floors in the hall. Organization of the Hall Councils take place each fall, early in the semester. Hall Councils sponsor functions and represent the views of the residents to the Office of Residential Life. In addition to gaining valuable leadership skills, students who regularly attend Hall Council earn an additional point for the housing lottery.
The RHAC is a student advisory committee to the Office of Residential Life and Housing. Every residence hall has at least one RHAC representative on the committee. The RHAC typically meets bi-weekly with the Office of Residential Life and Housing staff to discuss matters pertaining to residential living.
This group is a voluntary opportunity comprised of representatives from the campus community and meets regularly with the dining services staff to discuss and evaluate campus dining function.
Various opportunities exists where students can have an impact on the Office of Residential Life and can gain extensive experience in life skill areas. Some past opportunities have included: professional staff search committees, telecommunications service committee and Residence Hall satisfaction focus groups.
We believe that learning goes on beyond the classroom environment. As such, the special programs and activities Pratt's residence halls offer provide the students with opportunities to interact and learn. A small sampling of recent Hall Council and RA-sponsored programs include the following:
Think before you ink - tattooing 101
Rock-climbing
Group Critique
Nutrition Program
Computer Resources at Pratt
Dinner in the City
Trip to the Brooklyn Museum
Portfolio Development
National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week bulletin board contest
Tour of the Pratt steam room/tunnels
Trip to the Cloisters
Soapmaking
Jello night social
Trip to SoHo and the Village
Casting and Moldmaking
Movie Night
Visit to the PS1 Museum
Graduate Fine Arts discussion and dinner
In addition to the traditional housing choices offered, we provide several special housing options. Preference for any of these options should be noted on the 'preferences section' of the housing request form or indicated at Housing Lottery sign-up.
Vincent A. Stabile Hall opened in the Fall of 1999. Named for the donor and graduate of the Engineering School, Stabile Hall was designed to house new undergraduate students. It houses 225 students in four-person suites. Each suite consists of two double rooms with a shared bath. Suites are single sex, but floors are coed. With few exceptions, the room dimensions, not including the small entry foyer, are 12 x 12. Each suite is responsible for the healthy upkeep of the common bathroom area. There are kitchenettes located on each floor. The award-winning design of the building boasts a large common lounge with smaller work and lounge spaces on each floor, all of which contribute to a vital living and working environment. All rooms are air-conditioned. Stabile Hall is not open during the summer months except for special conference groups.
Daily $75 for the first night; $60 each additional night
Weekly $275 per week; One week stay minimum
Continuing students select their room assignment during the Spring semester, prior to the new school year. Both students who live on campus and those who live off campus must meet all deadlines associated with the housing lottery to be guaranteed housing. Failure to make a deposit, sign up for lottery or appear at the appointed lottery time will not guarante you housing.
All continuing student who applies for housing after the lottery will be waitlisted. Any student placed on the waiting list will remain on the waiting list until an assignment can be made. This may not occur until after New Student Orientation, the first week of classes or later in the semester. Students not wishing to remain on the waiting list should inform the Office of Residential Life and Housing as soon as possible. Wait listings for Continuing students will be addressed as space becomes available and the order in which they were received.
Assignments are made on a first-come, first-serve basis, utilizing the stated preferences on the housing request form. If a student is making a housing or dining request outside the stated assignment policy, a Special Housing and Dining Accommodations request is available from the Coordinator for Students with Disabilities in the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs.
Students are assigned to spaces in Pratt residence halls by the Office of Residential Life and Housing based on the requests and preferences stated on the Housing Request Form. While specific requests for buildings, room types, etc., cannot be guaranteed, a non-smoking preference is guaranteed as long as space is available. If none of the preferred room types is available, the student will automatically be assigned to a room type that is available. Full-time enrollment is required for all on campus residents at Pratt Institute. Students who will be enrolled less than full-time due to thesis work or other institutionally approved reason must submit a statement of explanation from their department chairperson or other institutional office to the Office of Residential Life and Housing.
Students who wish to cancel their housing request or assignment should pay special attention to the Cancellation Penalty & Refund Schedule of the Residence, Section VII. of the Residential Hall License. It should be noted that withdrawal or deferment of one’s admission to Pratt Institute does not automatically cancel one’s housing. The student must contact the Office of Residential Life and Housing directly. Please also note that students assigned to Fall semester housing will automatically be assigned to Spring semester housing (and Summer, in the case of students assigned to Grand Avenue). Students wishing to cancel Spring Housing must do so in writing keeping in mind the cancellation penalty and refund schedule. Grand Avenue students may not cancel the term of their lease unless they leave Pratt Institute. In addition, these students will be able to sublet their space to another Pratt Institute student with permission of the Office of Residential Life and Housing for the Summer term.
The deadline for new freshman students to be guaranteed housing is May 1 for Fall applicants and December 1 for Spring applicants.
Upperclass and graduate housing is very limited and available on a first come first serve basis. Assignments and communication with new transfer and new graduate applicants will be done as soon as possible prior to the end of June.
Students who submitted a completed application by the above listed deadlines, will receive an email confirming that their application is complete. Assignment letters will be sent via email in early July for Fall and late December for Spring.
Students who do not meet the above listed deadline will be waitlisted and not guaranteed housing.
Applications are obtained from the Admissions Office when a student is accepted. These forms and all deposits, including the tuition deposit, must be recieved by the Admissions Office before a student can be scheduled for a room assignment.
Assignments will be made only when a student's application is complete. A completed application consists of:
• Housing Request Form (sent to all accepted students in the Enrollment Guide)
• $300 Housing Deposit
Remember: No assignment can be made until a completed application is on file—including all necessary forms AND the deposit. Students will be notified of the status of their application via email. It is the student’s responsibility to notify the Office of Residential Life and Housing of any changes in your email address or phone number OR if they wish to cancel their housing request and/or assignment.
In addition to the residence halls on campus, we also offer a referral service to those students who opt to live off-campus. We constantly receive listings from landlords, realtors and brokers who would like to advertise their living accommodations. We receive listings for housing in the immediate Pratt neighborhood, locally (Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, etc.), in Manhattan, Queens, and sometimes in New Jersey (Hoboken, etc.). We keep a working file of this in our office and on our data base on our website which is updated on a regular basis. These listings found on the link below is made available for registered Pratt Students only. Contact information will only be released once we verify that you are a registered Pratt Student for the upcoming year/semester. In addition, you will be required to show a current valid Pratt ID to rent these spaces.
Educational Housing Services provides housing for students who attend Pratt or other schools in the New York metropolitan area. Some of the residences in which they provide housing include: The St. George Residence in Brooklyn Heights and the George Washington Residence on Lexington Avenue in Manhattan.
Urban Estates can help students relocate to Brooklyn, offering assistance in off-campus housing.
Summer housing is available for students registered for summer classes, students with on campus summer employment, or students who have an off campus job or internship related to their program of study at Pratt (documentation of this must be provided by an academic advisor). Typically, all summer housing is assigned in Willoughby Hall. Rules governing summer housing include the following (be sure to read the complete Summer Housing information distributed in mid-March each Spring): Summer housing rates are based on the same weekly cost as the academic year (Fall & Spring semesters), with the whole summer being 12 weeks and one session being 6 weeks. To reserve summer housing, a $50 deposit is required at the time the application is made. Summer housing is typically offered only to specific floors in Willoughby Hall. Additional details are available when the Summer Housing application and Summer Housing brochure is published in March each year. Summer assignments are completed on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Pratt Institute has certain values and standards, the violation of which constitutes unacceptable behavior. The Judicial Process has been established to evaluate whether or not these values and standards have in fact been violated, to what extent they have been violated, and if violated, assess penalty. The judicial process is not a legal process. Rather, it is intended to be an educational process, the goal of which is to promote justice and fairness while at the same time provide the student with an experience from which he or she can learn. A complete explanation of the Pratt and Residential Life Judicial Process is available from the Office of Residential Life and Housing. Pratt Institute standards are promulgated herein and in the Bulletin and the Student Handbook. Resident students are expected to be familiar with these standards as well as the regulations that govern community living in the residence halls.
Thank you for your interest in the Residential Life program here at Pratt.
To apply for the Resident Advisor (RA) position, students must take the Connections class that is held at the beginning of the Spring semester. Connections is an opportunity for students to learn about themselves, meet other like-minded students and get involved at Pratt. The five-week, not for credit class will meet once a week and address: communication skills, organizational skills, identity awareness, diversity appreciation, decision-making and problem solving.
See below to download the Connections application. All applications are due by December 19, 2008.
Resident Director's supervise RAs and are the primary administrators of a residence hall. These positions are typically filled by graduate students with experience in residential life or similar educational environments. The selection process for RDs begins in late January.
Continuing students who do not fully participate in the housing lottery, new freshman and transfers who do not meet the deadlines and unaccommodated new graduate students will be waitlisted for housing. The application will remain active until an assignment can be made or until the applicant cancels the request. Once an assignment is made, cancellation penalties are inforce should the applicant choose to cancel the assignment.
Assignments from the waiting list will not be done until after July 1 for Fall and after Jan 1 for Spring.
This may not occur until after New Student Orientation, the first week of classes or later in the semester. Students not wishing to remain on the waiting list should inform the Office of Residential Life and Housing as soon as possible. Wait listings for all student categories (New Graduate, New Transfer, New Freshman and Continuing students) will be addressed as space becomes available and according to the order in which we've received your application.
DO NOT DO EXPRESS CHECK-OUT! Make an appointment with your R.A. for an official check-out. If you cannot locate your R.A. or are having difficulty scheduling, please contact your RD or Residential Life Coordinator for assistance. R.A.'s are students and
Pratt offers a variety of living options for students. Explore our halls, read out on-campus living guides and learn what ammenities await you.
Our halls are staffed with professional, para-professional and student staff who are available to students who need assistance and to create and environment in the halls that promotes student learning and development, complementing and enhancing the Pratt experience.
Pratt also offers a variety of meal plans to meet the needs of students. Students living in South Campus hall (Cannoneer, Pantas, Stabile and ELJ) are required to select one of our mandatory meal plans. Students in Willoughby and Grand Avenue are able to sign up for optional meal plans.
Living on campus does not meet the needs of all students. To better meet the needs of those students who choose not to live on campus, off-campus resources are available
Daily $40 per person single; $30 per person double
Weekly $250 per person single; $175 per person double
Linen Option (weekly or portion thereof) $15 per person
Telephone Option (weekly or portion thereof) $12 per person single; $12 per person double
Esther Lloyd Jones Hall is named for a trend-setter in modern American higher education. ELJ accommodates 80 students, housed in single and double rooms. Each ELJ apartment is either a double room with its own bathroom or a suite of 2-4 single rooms sharing one bathroom. Rooms vary in size from 11' x 16' to 12' x 18'. ELJ is comprised primarily upperclassmen continuing students; vacancies for new transfer and graduate students sometimes do occur.
Grand Avenue Residence is home to new and continuing graduate students. A joint venture between Pratt Institute and a local developer has resulted in a true apartment style graduate facility. The building can accommodate 50 students in efficiency apartments (double and single) and private single rooms within two and three-bedroom apartments. A double efficiency is two students sharing a one-room apartment (with kitchen and bath). A single efficiency is one student in a private one room apartment (with kitchen and bath). A shared single is two or more students, each with their own private bedroom, sharing kitchen, bath and living room. The building is located one block from campus. Each living room is furnished with a sofa, club chair, coffee table, and a kitchen table with chairs. Utilities are included with the exception of phone. Internet connections and CATV service is provided. This residence is 12 month occupancy, and students will be assigned for one year. Different than other assignments, this assignment cannot be cancelled unless a student leaves Pratt Institute. The ability to sublet to other Pratt Institute students, with approval from the Office of Residential Life and Housing, does exist; details are available during the Spring semester.
Cancellation of Spring semester means that you will move out of the halls at the end of the FALL semester. Should you require housing for any part or all of the period between terms, you must make this clear on your cancellation form and submit an extension.
Willoughby Residence Hall is a former 17 story apartment co-op, and is the largest residence hall. It accommodates 800 undergraduate men and women. With the exceptoin of one special interest housing community, apartments are single sex, but floors are coed. Rooms vary in size from 9' x 12' to 15' x 18'. In addition to the standard furniture, all apartments have a kitchen table, stove, and refrigerator. Each resident is provided with a bookcase. All students assigned to double, triple, and single spaces will share kitchen and bathroom facilities with other residents of the apartment. The converted apartments consist of a combination of one to two double or triple rooms as well as private or semi-private single rooms. The number of students residing in a given apartment ranges from 2–6 students (depending upon the size of the converted apartment - one bedroom, two bedroom or three bedroom).
Willoughby Hall remains open all year. However, residents on certain floors might have to relocate to different floors during the summer months for the purpose of maintenance and upkeep. Most new transfer students are assigned to a Willoughby Hall double or triple room. To accommodate additional graduate students, select double rooms are converted to a semi-private single space. The semi-private space occupies the former living room space of the apartment, is occupied by only one student and shares kitchen and bathroom facilities with other private single rooms in the apartment. The semi-private option is only available to graduate students and on an as needed basis. Willoughby Hall hosts the upperclass Healthy Choices Community and Quiet Floor Communities.
For any non-emergency problems with your room facilities, submit an on-line work order.
URBAN ESTATES, LLC
All current and former students of Pratt Institute can now receive a 33% discount on brokers’ fees with Urban Estates on rental properties in New York City. Founded in 2007, their mission is to make moving to New York City as hassle-free as possible through a commitment to customer service and by guiding clients step-by-step through the apartment search and rental process.
Furthermore, Urban Estates specializes in assisting clients looking to purchase property in the New York City area – including Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester Counties in New York, Bergen County in New Jersey, and Fairfield County in Connecticut. Urban Estates also offers clients preferred rates with partners in New York on furniture, electronics, appliances, and interior design. Finally, they can aid you in your search for corporate housing, investment properties, vacation homes, and relocation services anywhere in the world.
Currently, they work with Columbia University, New York University, Northwestern University, and The University of Texas at Austin.
Please feel free to contact them at 212-731-0630 or info@urbanestatesnyc.com.
M3 Meal Plan $1750 - Approximately 19 meals/week
M4 Meal Plan $1440 - Approximately 14 meals/week
M5 Meal Plan $850
M6 Meal Plan $600
M7 Meal Plan $250
All students check into their assigned buildings on the scheduled check in dates. Staff is always available to assist students with late arrivals. Early arrivals will not be turned away, however, no guarantee can be made that a students room will be ready and students will be assessed a $50 per day early arrival fee…it is strongly recommended that students arrive no earlier than the scheduled check-in day. Additionally, students who arrive, not on a scheduled check in day, will only be able to check in after 5 pm with building duty staff.
Check in for all new international students is Wednesday, August 19, 2009, starting at 9 am. Any student not arriving on that day must contact the Office of Residential Life and Housing stating the date they will arrive. Please note that international students must be present for International Student Orientation, beginning on Wednesday, January 14, 2009.
Check in for all new domestic students is Saturday, August 224, 2009, starting at 9 am. Any student not arriving on that day must contact the Office of Residential Life and Housing stating the date they will arrive.
Continuing Students who didn't live on-campus for the Summer Session II check-in Saturday, August 29, 2009 beginning at 9 am. Please note, there will be a free early arrival date of Friday, August 28, 2009. Check your Pratt email for details!
It is strongly recommended that all resident students have insurance coverage for their possessions. Pratt has made available to students and their families information from a leading residence hall student insurance carrier, National Student Services. They have a proven track record of providing quality, low cost individual coverage to students. Whether or not a student is covered under their parents homeowners policy, it is wise to keep an individual policy to cover things like: personal computers, stereos, televisions, clothing, books, cameras or any other valuables students keep in their room. Pratt does not carry individual insurance coverage for each students possession and in the unlikely event of theft, fire, flood or other accident, it is necessary that students are covered.
Coverages range in price from $26 per year for $2000 coverage and a $100 deductible for actual cash value premiums to $220 per year for $10,000 coverage and a $25 deductible for replacement cost premiums. For more information and to sign-up on-line at or call National Student Services at 800-256-6774 (fax 405-32-9584).
Many students look for ways to save time and effort. We can help. Pratt has engaged a leading residence hall linen company to offer it’s students linen and other amenities at a low cost These products are guaranteed to fit on residence hall single extra long mattresses and are guaranteed to last till graduation. In addition, Residence Hall Linens will return to Pratt proceeds from all sales. This money is used to enhance the on-campus living experience through social and educational programs and service.
Residents of the US will receive their products well in advance of check-n, packaged and ready to move in as long as orders are completed by August 5. International students will have their orders shipped to campus and will be available for pick up on check in day.
You can find out more and order on-line at www.rhl.org/prt or call 800-957-4338. Make sure you let them know you’re from Pratt to ensure special pricing!
Residents of the US will receive their products well in advance of check-n, packaged and ready to move in as long as orders are completed by August 5. International students will have their orders shipped to campus and will be available for pick up on check in day.
You can find out more and order on-line or call 800-957-4338. Make sure you let them know you’re from Pratt to ensure special pricing!
All student rooms are wired and set up for phone service. As part of the Telecommunications Fee, paid each semester, students are able to make free local calls to area codes 212, 718, 917, 347, and 646. Regional calls to area code 914 are billed to students at a rate of 6 cents per minute and domestic calls all day, every day are 8.6 cents per minute. Dial tone service is active in all rooms…students supply their phone (and cord). Each student is issued a Personal Identification Number that allows students to make regional and long distance call from any campus student phone and have those calls billed to them! Each student receives their PIN prior to their arrival and keeps it as long as they live on-campus. Students do not have to “do” anything to activate service and each month bills will be sent to their campus box.
STC, the telecommunications provider Pratt has engaged, has many payment options including home address billing and automatic payment. Visit them on-line or call 866-897-6345 for more information.
Smoking is not permitted in any residence hall facility, including roof terraces, balconies and roof decks. This is in keeping with NYS legislation enacted in July 2008. In addition, in keeping with NYC code, there is no smoking permitted within 25 feet of building entrances.
M3 Meal Plan $3600 ($1800 billed each semester, Fall and Spring/1800 points per semester) - Approximately 19 meals/week
M4 Meal Plan $2950 ($1475 billed each semester, Fall and Spring/1475 points per semester) - Approximately 14 meals/week
M5 Meal Plan $1800 ($900 billed each semester, Fall and Spring/900 points per semester)
M6 Meal Plan $650 ($650 billed/650 points issued for the semester enrolled)
M7 Meal Plan $250 ($250 billed/250 points issued for the semester enrolled)
Cannoneer Court, Leo J. Pantas, Vincent Stabile Hall Double Room $3078 per semester.
Semester Costs:
Willoughby Hall Triple $2233
Willoughby Hall Double Room $2876
Willoughby Hall Single w/ Shared Bath $3690
Willoughby Hall Single w/ Private Bath $3859
Esther Lloyd Jones Double $2689
Esther Lloyd Jones Single w/ Shared Bath $3454
LJP/VAS Single (RA Suitemate) $3607
Yearly Costs:
Grand Avenue Double Studio $11,835
Grand Avenue Single w/shared bath $14,789
Grand Avenue Single w/ Private Bath $16,512
Willoughby Hall Semi-Private Single $9696
Any Pratt student not living in mandatory meal plan areas (ELJ, Pantas, Stabile, Cannoneer Court), in addition to the Yearly Plans, may opt for a Semester Only plan. Two plans exist to accommodate a variety of student needs. These plans are per semester only and any points remaining at the end of the semester are forfeited.
The $250 (or approx $15 per week) plan was designed for the student wishing to eat one meal per day weekdays and the $650 (or approx $40 per week) plan was designed to offer students breakfast and lunch each weekday. Either of the above plans could be used in for making purchases in the Convenience Store as well, however, the points used will decrease the number of meals the plan can accomodate. Students needing more spending ability tha outlined above should consider the Yearly Plans.
All students, with exceptions noted below, have a choice of three Yearly Meal Plans. These plans are designed to accommodate the most frequent users of the dining services at Pratt. The largest, M3, is designed to accomodate all meals (approximately 19 per week) for the duration of the semester OR a student who wishes to eat 14 meals per week and have some spending ability in the Convenience Store. The M4 plan was designed to accomodate students who wish to eat an average of 14 meals per week. It does not take into account any spending in the Convenience Store. The M5 accomodates students who occasionally eat in the dining hall (5-7 meals per week) and wishes to make use of the Convenience Store.
NOTE: All students living in Stabile, ELJ, Cannoneer Court and Pantas and all new freshmen, regardless of their assignment, must choose between the M3 or M4 plans as there are no cooking facilities in these halls. Choice of meal plans is made on the housing selection process.
Pratt’s convenience store, located in Willoughby Residence Hall, is open Monday through Friday 8:30 am – 11:00 pm, and Saturday, Sunday and Holidays 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm.
The C-store features a full assortment of snack foods, staple items such as milk and bread, Seattle’s Best coffee, microwaveable meals, health & beauty aids.
Hours of operation at Higgins Hall Cafe are Monday and Thursday: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm;Tuesday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm; Wednesday 8:00 am – 11:00 pm; Friday 8: am – 2:00 pm, Saturday – closed, Sunday – 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm.
Higgins Café features Quik Pik gourmet sandwiches and salads, Starbucks and Sweet Shoppe bakery items.
The Gallery Café’s hours of operation, are Monday through Friday into the late evening 8:30 am – 11:00 pm and Saturday, Sunday and Holidays serving dinner and into the late evening 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm.
Visit Pratt’s modern eatery and enjoy brick-oven Pizza Villaggio traditional and contemporary pies and slices with calzone, stromboli and stuffed bread selections, Freshens frozen yogurt, ice cream, smoothies and shakes, and Starbucks coffee and Sweet Shoppe bakery items.
Pratt’s main dining room is located in North Hall. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, serving breakfast, lunch & dinner, 8:00 am – 7:00 pm, and Saturday, Sunday and holidays, serving brunch & dinner, 9:30 am – 5:00 pm.
Cannoneer Court, Leo J. Pantas, Vincent Stabile Hall Double Room $2988
Willoughby Hall Triple $2211
Willoughby Hall Double Room $2848
Willoughby Hall Single w/ Shared Bath $3583
Willoughby Hall Single w/ Private Bath $3747
Esther Lloyd Jones Double $2662
Esther Lloyd Jones Single w/ Shared Bath $3386
Grand Avenue Double Studio $11,226
Grand Avenue Single w/shared bath $14,806
Grand Avenue Single w/ Private Bath $15,726
Willoughby Hall Semi-Private Single $9235
(rates are per semester unless otherwise noted)
Cannoneer Court, Leo J. Pantas, Vincent Stabile Hall Double Room $2776
Willoughby Hall Triple $2016
Willoughby Hall Double Room $2596
Willoughby Hall Single w/ Shared Bath $3266
Willoughby Hall Single w/ Private Bath $3416
Esther Lloyd Jones Double $2426
Esther Lloyd Jones Single w/ Shared Bath $3086
Grand Avenue Double Studio $10,692
Grand Avenue Single w/shared bath $12,572
Grand Avenue Single w/ Private Bath $13,552
Willoughby Hall Semi-Private Single $7976
Do you feel your personal needs would be better met if you could live with others regardless of their gender and your own? Do you want to learn more about gender identity and development? The Gender Blind housing option in Willoughby Hall provides an alternative to single-sex housing. This opportunity allows students to live with others of differing genders in a community supporting cross-gender understanding. Students select rooms in apartments with the knowledge that roommates and apartment-mates may not be the same gender. Students will select their roommates; however, lottery does not allow students to determine their apartment-mates. In addition, if a student leaves an apartment before the end of the academic year, the remaining students will help determine the replacement.
Assignments for Fall new students are sent out in late June - early July. Spring new students assignments are sent out in early - mid December. (Sending assignments earlier may result in changes to both room assignment and roommate match.) Please note: These timelines apply only to students who have met the deadlnes for the semester - applications recieved after the deadline will be assigned as space permits.
The Office of Residential Life & Housing is committed to ensuring comprehensive communication through out the assignment process. All new student applicants can anticipate: an email confirming that their application is complete and an email with room assignment/roommate information. Because of the emphasis on electronic communication, it is essential for new student applicants to maintain use of the email account indicated on their housing request form. It is the applicant's responsibility to update this information with the office as needed.
Roommates can be the source of enjoyment and fun times, and can be the cause of anxiety and frustration. Learning to live in close proximity with another person and having to share space and appliances is an exciting and challenging part of the college experience. Because we truly believe this, the Office of Residential Life and Housing is committed to providing students with the necessary tools to live successfully with another students. To that end, the Roommate Contracting Program was designed by students to serve as a proactive measure in achieving success.
All students particpate in the program, bginning with the intro brochure below. This continues when students arrive on campus. To help set forth their expectations regarding a variety of issues including guests, cleanliness and other communal living issues, students are given a Roommate Contract and Contract Guide. Completion of the contract takes place during the first week of classes and is referred to whenever a conflict arises. The key factor in utilizing the contract effectively is honesty. Student must state their expectations and be willing to compromise on those items that matter little to them.
Basic tenets of living with a roommate.
1. Roommates agree to treat each other with courtesy and respect.
2. Roommates agree to be conscious of each other's needs and rights, i.e. the right to study in one's room, the right to entertain friends in one's room, etc.
3. Roommates agree to discuss problems and work through disagreements, as well as to enlist the assistance of the R.A. or R.D. if necessary to settle disputes.
4. Roommates agree to be conscious of the needs and right of surrounding neighbors and other residents of the community.
5. Roommates agree to be aware of and to adhere to all Residential Life policies (including the housing license) and the Institute Code of Conduct. This can be found in the Student Handbook.
When conflicts arise, it is vital that roommates first make an attempt at working out their difficulties. The following steps have proven successful in resolving a roommate conflict:
1. Talk honestly with your roommate, clearly stating problems and expectations. It has been shown that using doing this avoids conflicts consistently.
2. If the problems persists, roommates go to their R.A. for advice and direction.
3. If the R.A. is not able to resolve the conflict, the R.A. will get the R.D. involved. The R.D. will talk with the roommates and may hold a mediation session to work on the conflicts.
If you’ve any more questions please stop by the Office of Residential Life in Willoughby 105 and we’ll be glad to answer them for you.
Do you enjoy trying ethnic foods, seeing international films, or viewing culturally-themed art shows? If you answered "yes" to either of these questions, the Willoughby Hall Global Learning Community may be for you. This community of students (a mix of international and domestic students), comes together to learn about diverse cultures by getting to know each other and taking part in fun events designed to take advantage of New York City's great cultural and artistic opportunities.
Certain times are designated each academic year and summer for Check-in and Check-out. These dates are published in the Institute calendar and in residence hall application materials. Dates and instructions for check-out are posted well in advance. Students who do not follow these guidelines carefully are subject to being charged a $100 Improper Check-Out Fee. Students may not stay past designated check-out times. Students with a Fall and subsequent Spring license do not move out of their room between semesters. Given the tight schedule between semesters, granting extensions (ie early check in or late check out) may be difficult. Early check-ins may not be possible due to space constraints in transition periods (Summer to Fall, Spring to Summer). However, Pratt Institute will not turn away a student who arrives early. It may mean that a room will not be cleaned or ready. If an early check-in occurs, the student accepts the responsibility of taking the room "as is" and will be subject to an early arrival fee of no more than $50 per day. The same holds true for a late check-out. A late check-out may be preventing another student from moving in. As such, late fees will be assessed. Also, it is imperative for all students to check-out properly. This involves scheduling an appointment with their RA at least 48 hours in advance of their departure. Failure to check-out properly involves an 'improper check-out' fee of $100. See IMPORTANT DATES for current check-in and check-out dates.
At certain times during the year it may become necessary to consolidate residents by reassigning them to new rooms. Generally, implementation of the consolidation policy will only occur during the first month of each semester. The purpose of the policy is to rectify the unfair condition which exists when many students end up living alone (without roommates) in rooms traditionally designated as double rooms. If you are located in such a room, you will receive correspondence from the Office of Residential Life and Housing describing your options.
All resident students will receive a room/apartment key. Some students (those living in Esther Lloyd-Jones Hall and Grand Avenue will also receive keys to the front door of the hall. Students who live in some single rooms in Willoughby Hall will receive a key to that room. All of these keys are the property of Pratt Institute and cannot be duplicated. Residents should carry their keys with them at all times. This will minimize the possibility that you will be locked out of your room, and have to await the return of a roommate. If you lose any of your keys, report this to your area office during business hours, or the R.A. on duty after business hours. (you will receive a temporary loaner key , see Lockouts for more information). A new lock will be installed within five business days and new keys will be issued. Replacement of the room/apartment key is mandatory once a key is lost. This is for safety reasons. Costs for lost keys are $17.50 for the core change and $2.50 for each key to be replaced. Please return any keys you may find to your area office or the Office of Residential Life and Housing immediately. At check-out, all keys issued must be returned. Failure to return all keys will result in the charges stated above.
Mailbox keys are distributed and collected by the Pratt Mail Center. Failure to return your mailbox key upon check-out will result in a $25 replacement fee.
Residents of Pantas, ELJ and Stabile Hall will have access to their residence halls by "swiping" their valid Pratt ID. They will swipe their ID at the security guard booth to verify their ID and use their ID at the front door to the building by swiping a second time. Residents of Cannoneer and Willoughby will show their valid Pratt ID to the security guard to gain entrance to the building.
Building Access for non-residents of each hall:
Every registered student will have access to all residence hall buildings not their own by leaving their valid Pratt ID with the security guard. They will be "buzzed in" at the front door.
Non-Registered students and guests will have access to the residence halls by signing in as a guest.
Each year in April, resident students have a choice to make about their housing arrangements for the following year. Entering any portion of the Lottery is the only means whereby a continuing student may be guaranteed housing for the following academic year. Continuing students must participate in the Housing Lottery Process in order to be guaranteed housing for the following fall semester. Submitting a housing request after lottery has been completed may result in a continuing student losing all chance of securing a residence hall space for the following year.
Each student has two choices in the Housing Lottery: 1) retain your current room; OR 2) enter the room lottery. Well in advance of when this decision has to be made, detailed information about entire process is published by the Office of Residential Life and Housing and posted throughout the halls.
The room lottery is based upon "Points". "Points" are accumulated each semester (excluding the summer) a student lives on-campus (one semester = one point). Students who live in the residence halls for consecutive semesters accumulate Points which, when added together, raise their priority for choosing a space in the lottery. Once a student moves off-campus, all past accumulated Points are lost. The only exception to this is academically related programs, participation in which requires that the student move away from the Pratt campus. Students in this category should check with the Office of Residential Life and Housing to determine their specific status. Students who take an official leave of absence by filing the appropriate forms and then choose to return to Pratt will not lose past accumulated Points. Students who go abroad with a Pratt-sponsored academic program who wish to reserve housing for when they return to Pratt should contact the Office of Residential Life and Housing about specific arrangements.
Students who study abroad during the Spring semester and wish to reserve a space for the following summer or fall, need to complete a Housing Request Form and Residence Hall License at the Office of Residential Life and Housing prior to December 1 (as well as leave a $300 Housing Deposit for the coming academic year).
The Residence Hall License is the agreement each student signs in order to be assigned a room in Pratt residence halls. This critical document outlines specific rules, policies and procedures (including the cancellation refund schedule) which all resident students are expected to understand and abide by.
Room changes are only permitted during specific designated time periods. Each semester these specific Room Change Periods will be posted in all residence halls. Typically, the Room Change Period is held during the third or fourth week of each semester. In addition, if space allows, there will be a designated period at the end of the fall semester, during which students can make Room Change Requests for the following spring. All details pertaining to room changes will be posted and published in the residence halls.
Please note: In order to make a room change, a Housing Adjustment form must be completed and turned in to the Residential Life Coordinator of the building you wish to move to. If this does not occur and a student makes an unapproved room change (even within the same apartment), judicial charges will result. Once a student receives an approved room change, he/she has 48 hours to complete the move. It is the student's responsibility to contact the R.A. in order to officially check-out of the room, as well as to follow all check-out/ in procedures. Failure to do so will result in a $100 improper check-out charge.
A $150 Security Deposit is paid by all resident students upon application to the residence hall. The Security Deposit will be refunded approximately three months after the termination of the Residence Hall License. You must request the refund of your Security Deposit, it will not be automatically sent to you. Termination occurs when students leave Pratt due to graduation or withdrawal. The Security Deposit is not returned between academic years.
Single rooms exist in limited quantities in Willoughby Hall, Vincent A. Stabile, Pantas, Grand Avenue and Esther Lloyd-Jones Hall. Singles are restricted in that occupancy is limited to non-freshman students. All undergraduate students must live in the residence halls for at least one semester to receive priority placement in a single room.
Students who meet the above criteria are eligible to enter the Singles Lottery that takes place in the spring semester of each year to select a single room for the coming academic year. The only other way to obtain a single room is to be placed on the singles waiting list. If you fail to get a single room during the single room lottery, you may be placed on the singles waiting list for the coming academic year.
Air Conditioners are prohibited from all halls except Willoughby Residence Hall, where the air conditioner units must be installed into the sleeves of the wall. Improperly installed units will be removed at the resident's expense.
Clothes washers, dryers and dishwashers are prohibited in apartments and rooms. Microwave ovens, toaster ovens and toasters are prohibited from rooms without kitchens except for those provided by the Office of Residential Life and Housing. Coffee makers and the like with non-exposed heating coils are permitted.
Willoughby Residence Hall/Leo J. Pantas Hall/Vincent A. Stabile Hall balconies are great for relaxing and having fun, but they loom as dangerous to passers-by if these guidelines are not carefully adhered to:
• Using a balcony for storage is prohibited; this means nothing can be kept out on a balcony unless it is in use while outside.
• No more than 10 people are permitted on a balcony at the same time.
• Cooking on the balconies is prohibited.
• Throwing any item from a balcony, and screaming or yelling from a balcony is prohibited.
The balconies in Willoughby Residence Hall are privilege to enjoy, not a right to be abused. Our neighbors in 195 Willoughby are permitted to do some of these things because they're living in privately owned co-ops. Pratt Institute cannot afford the liability of permitting its students to engage in these activities on the balconies. We appreciate your cooperation.
Assignments are made based on specific requests, but cannot be guaranteed. Freshmen students will be assigned to Stabile Hall, Cannoneer Court or Pantas Hall. If none of the preferred room types or building choices are available, the student will be assigned to a room type and/or building that is available. Pratt Institute does not discriminate based on race, religion or sexual orientation. Applications with special requests based on race, religion or sexual orientation will not be processed for on campus housing.
Pratt has zero tolerance for violations of the following policies:
• Alcohol and other Drugs
• Vandalism
Do you sometimes find it hard to meet other students who enjoy hanging out and having fun, but don't want to drink or smoke? Do you value a substance-free living space because it makes it easier to do your work? You may find what you're looking for in the Healthy Choices Community. This group of like-minded individuals creates a welcoming, fun environment for those who live substance free. The community expects that all members refrain from possessing, serving and consuming alcohol and all forms of smoking. In addition, everyone must be aware that their choices regarding substance use off the floor can affect those on the floor. A respectful attitude towards those who live substance free is encouraged and expected.
Are you annoyed by your current neighbor's lound music? Do you need lower noise levels to sleep, study and work? A quiet floor my be just the thing. All residence halls have quiet hours, but on a quiet floor, sounds (including those in apartmens, hallways, and amongst apartment-mates) are kept to a minimum 24 hours a day. All residents will be expected to sign a contract indicating that they will show courtesy and respect when asked by fellow students to lower the noise level. Quiet Floor Communities are an option for both continuing and new upperclass students.
Pratt recognizes its duty to address problems of alcohol and drug abuse responsibly and in such a manner as to maximize its capacity to carry out its educational mission. We are committed to encourage responsible conduct on the part of all members of the community. Consequently, while discipline is certainly an appropriate response under some circumstances, the Institute's interest goes beyond a disciplinary response to the problems. Thus, we will continue to provide educational and informational programs about alcohol and other drugs and will encourage use of counseling and referral services offered on a confidential basis. Pratt community members are reminded that primary responsibility for behavior and compliance with the laws regulating the use of alcohol and other drugs, particularly illegal drugs, rests with the individual. Every person's conduct and informed sensitivity is the key avenue for dealing with substance abuse.
Moreover, our community is reminded that the Institute will take whatever steps, including disciplinary action, which may be required to safeguard the campus against abuse where individuals fail to accept their responsibility.
If a student is found in violation of any of the alcohol or other drug policies, a Residential Life staff member will submit the appropriate documentation to their supervisor within 24 hours. Judicial action will follow. Anyone allowing consumption or distribution of alcoholic beverages to any minors or allowing the use or distribution of other druges are subject to college and legal action.
Pratt has zero tolerance for violations of the alcohol and other drugs policy.
The Institute does not intend through its policy to restrict the responsible use of alcohol by members of the college community who are of legal drinking age in New York State. All members of the Institute community are expected to follow the prescribed guidelines pertaining to alcoholic beverages. Any student who does not follow the prescribed guidelines will be charged with judicial action.
In New York it is unlawful for any person under the legal drinking age of 21 to purchase alcohol beverages or have in their possession alcohol beverages or misrepresent his/her age for the purpose of purchasing or consuming alcohol beverages for another person who is under the legal drinking age.
The consumption of alcohol beverages in the residence halls at Pratt is a privilege that is reserved for those who choose to consume alcohol beverages in a responsible way and who live in Willoughby Hall, Grand Avenue and Esther Lloyd-Jones Hall AND who are of the legal drinking age. Thus, the consumption of alcoholic beverages in the residence halls at Pratt shall be conducted in accordance with the guidelines established by the Vice President for Student Affairs Office, and/or Residential Life Office.
Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in Willoughby Hall fifteenth floor (Healthy Choices Floor), Cannoneer Court, Stabile Hall or Leo J. Pantas Hall regardless of the age of the resident. Further, no empty alcohol beverage containers are permitted in these residence halls.
Alcohol beverages are not permitted in public areas. This includes residence hall lawns, front steps, elevators, lounges, stairwells, and corridors.
Students who live in residence halls who wish to have either more than ten people in their room or alcohol present must comply with guidelines established in the Policy on Events in Student Rooms, available in the Office of Residential Life and Housing or area office.
Cleanliness and upkeep of student rooms and apartments are the shared responsibility of both the resident and Pratt Institute. The following guidelines have been established:
Student Responsibilities:
• Agree not to damage rooms/apartments contents.
• Maintain cleanliness standards; empty garbage, do dishes, dust, sweep floors.
• Maintain room/apartment safety: no excess storage, no overloading of circuitry, report fire safety equipment malfunctioning.
• Report maintenance repairs as needed. Ask any RA, R.D. or R.L.C. for the location of the work order forms in your residence hall.
• Work rooms are provided in all the residence halls. Students should take advantage of these.
Campus Operation/Residential Life Responsibilities:
• Provide routine extermination of all rooms/apartments for pest control.
• Maintain rotating painting/plastering/cleaning schedule for all halls.
• Maintain reliable and fair Check-in/out and Room Inventory System.
• Provide adequate furnishings within rooms/apartments.
• Provide timely completion of work orders/ repairs requests.
• Provide periodic room/apartment inspections by staff and follow up.
Commercial activities (sale of products or services) are not appropriate in a residential setting. Exceptions to this include sale of room apartment material (drafting equipment or supplies, small furniture or appliances) that one would sell in a "yard sale" situation. Anything beyond the sale of personal, second hand items, requires the approval of the Office of Residential Life and Housing.
The residence halls have a 24 Hour Courtesy Rule in effect every day. This means all residents need to be conscious of the study and work needs of their neighbors. Requests to cease loud noise should be granted if the request is reasonable. All students have the right to listen to music, have friends over and all students have the right to work and study in an environment in which they can concentrate. The concept of Courtesy Hours takes into account that compromise. Cooperation is a necessary component of communal living. Students who need assistance in this area should contact their R.A. This policy applies at all times when quiet hours are not in effect.
All guests must be signed in at the entrance of most residence halls, including Willoughby, Stabile, Cannoneer and at the Security Booth in front of Pantas Hall and Esther Lloyd-Jones Hall. Student hosts are responsible for the behavior of their visitors, and are required to be present during the period of the visit. Any violation of hall policy by guests will be held accountable to the host or resident. To sign in a guest, the host must present a Pratt ID. The host (resident) will be held accountible for violations of hall policies by guests.
To sign in a guest, the host (resident) must present a valid Pratt ID. Guests are expected to leave a valid form of identification with the security officer when signing in and must sign in and out every time they leave the building. Overnight visitors are permitted, however, no guest may stay for more than three nights in any two week period. It is necessary that roommates discuss their plans for visitors. In addition, hosts need to inform ther guests of the policies pertaining to guests. Again, hosts should keep in mind that they may be charged if their guests are in violation of residence hall rules and policies or the Pratt Institute Code of Conduct and for any financial charges which are a result of damages.
Temporary guest passes are available for overnight guests. To get one, a student must complete a guest registrtion and file it with their building office. This document needs to be signed by all roommates/apartmentmates/suitemates and turned in no later than 48 hours prior to the guests arrival. If all is complete, a temporary guest pass will be issued for no more than three consecutive nights. A student may not receive guest passes for more than three nights in a given two-week period. Additionally, a student may not have more than two overnight guests at a time.
For non-overnight guests and "surprise" overnight guests, residents may sign them in as described above. At all times, each resident may have no more than two overight guests at a time and no more than four non-overnight guests at a time.
The goals of this policy are to: 1) eliminate loud sounds which are not conducive to work, study and residence hall life in general, and 2) to eliminate large instruments which unfairly restrict the amount of floor/living space available in a room/apartment. Musical instruments and amplifiers which emit loud sounds are not permitted in the residence halls. Examples include: drums, guitars with amplifiers, key boards with amplifiers, stereos connected to amplifiers with large wattage.
Given the transient life of most college students and the inherent differences that exist in communal living, pets are not permitted in residence halls with the exception of fish (the maximum aquarium capacity permitted is fifteen gallons). Pets may not "visit" even temporarily. Students who are found with a pet in their room will be subject to judicial action.
Quiet Hours are in effect in all residence halls, seven days a week as follows: Sunday through Thursday: 10:00 p.m.-9:00 a.m.; Friday and Saturday: 11:00 p.m.- 9:00 a.m. On designated Quiet Floors (WRH floors 11-14, 16-17) quiet hours are in effect every day, 24 hours a day. Quiet Hours are defined as no sound to be heard emanating from any room. This guideline has been established to provide an atmosphere in the residence halls that are conducive to sleep and study. During all non-quiet hour periods, courtesy hours are in effect. During courtesy hours, it is expected that all students will abide by requests of fellow students to lower noise levels. Quiet is of course subjective and each individual has their own level of tolerance. Upon moving in, set the ground rules for noise and study with your roommate(s) and neighbors. Please contact your R.A. if you are unable to reach an agreement with your roommate(s) and/or neighbors.
Candles and incense burning is a threat to the health and safety of all residents. As such, possession and use of these items in the residence halls is strictly prohibited.
All residence hall rooms have been wired for cable. You must have a cable ready television or VCR to take advantage of this service. Any problems with cable television reception should first be reported to your RA and Coordinator. They will assist you in verifying that it is a cable problem and not your connection or television. The station line-up is as follows: (subject to change)
Large pieces of glass, metal, wood or other construction materials used by residents must be removed by residents to the dumpsters outside each residence hall prior to check-out. If left in the hallways, all residents of that hall will be charged for trash removal. If the trash is identifiable to any one resident, that resident will be charged for removal and face further disciplinary action.
Unfortunately, there is no storage space available for students during their stay at Pratt. The Office of Residential Life and Housing will provide a complete list of storage companies in the immediate vicinity to assist students at the time of check-out.
Students are not permitted to structurally modify or to authorize any structural modifications to their rooms. This includes the building of walls, partitions, exterior antennae or aerials or the application of wood paneling or wall paper. Any repairs done in the apartment must be completed by authorized physical plant personnel. The addition of locks to bedroom, bathroom, closet/wardrobe or main room/apartment doors is also prohibited. Any modifications made will be treated as a direct violation of policy.
All student rooms are wired and set up for phone service, including voicemail. As part of the Telecommunications Fee, paid each semester, students are able to make free local calls to area codes 212, 718, 917, 347, and 646. Regional calls to area code 914 are billed to students at a rate of 6 cents per minute and domestic calls all day, every day are 8.6 cents per minute. Dial tone service is active in all rooms…students supply their phone (and cord). Each student is issued a Personal Identification Number that allows students to make regional and long distance call from any campus student phone and have those calls billed to them! Each student receives their PIN prior to their arrival and keeps it as long as they live on-campus. Students do not have to “do” anything to activate service and each month bills will be sent to their campus box.
STC, the telecommunications provider Pratt has engaged, has many payment options including home address billing and automatic payment. Visit them on-line or call 866-897-6345 for more information.
In case of emergency, call security at x3540. In a life or death emergency you should call 9-911 first, but then immediately call Security. Please contact the RA/RD on-duty as well. They may assist in deciding whether or not additional assistance is necessary. When experiencing a problem which does not necessarily require Security or the Police, you should contact either your R.A. or the R.A. on duty.
In case of a fire in your room, call Security immediately at 718-636-3540 and give your name, location and what is burning. If you cannot put the fire out safely by yourself leave immediately and pull the closest fire box as you exit the building. AS YOU LEAVE YOUR ROOM, BE SURE TO CLOSE THE DOOR BEHIND YOU this will help prevent the fire from spreading. DO NOT USE ELEVATORS–proceed to the nearest stairwell. In Willoughby Hall: If a smoke condition exists in the hallway or in the stairway, it is better to remain in your room with the door tightly closed. The fire-proof nature of the building allows for this to be a safer situation that exposing oneself to harmful smoke that exists in a fire condition. A FIRE EVACUATION SHEET is posted on the back of all student room doors (apartment doors in ELJ and WRH). If this sheet is not on the back of your door, please inform your R.A. This important instruction sheet will indicate evacuation paths in case of a fire emergency.
Each room (in WRH and ELJ each apartment) is equipped with a hard-wired smoke detector. Students who tamper in any way with any fire safety equipment may face judicial charges that can jeopardize their continued residency at Pratt. Students who falsely activate a fire alarm will be immediately dismissed from Pratt residence halls.
It is the responsibility of every R.A. to conduct periodic room inspections of all rooms on their floor. The purpose of the inspections is to ensure that there exist no conditions in the room/apartment which violate our health and safety codes. It is not the purpose of the inspection to "check up on" residents or in any way to violate their privacy. Conditions observed by the R.A. which violate safety or health standards will be recorded, and the resident(s) of the room will be instructed on how to rectify the condition. Sample conditions which would need to be rectified include: accumulated garbage, piled up dishes and other unsanitary kitchen conditions, overloaded electrical sockets and tampered with or disconnected fire safety equipment. R.A.s are not required to obtain the approval of residents in order to conduct a room inspection. All rooms/apartments must be entered and none can be exempt. R.A.s will use a master key in order to enter every room if there is no answer or no one is home. Violations of the health and safety rules, if not corrected within a stated amount of time, will be handled through the judicial system. If conditions or damages that may result in charges are found, you will be notified in writing, and provided three days to contest the charges in a meeting with your R.D.
All Pratt students, faculty and staff are issued a Pratt ID Card by the Security Department. All members of the Pratt community are required to produce their ID upon demand by a Security Officer or other Institute officials. Therefore, ID cards must be carried at all times. Students will not be permitted access into the residence halls without a valid Pratt ID. Lost cards should be reported to the Security Department in North Hall immediately. Visitors to the campus and non-Pratt friends of students will need to be signed in at the front door of the residence hall by a resident student of the residence hall with a valid ID. Maintaining safe halls is one of the major goals of the Security Department. Students who fail to show a valid ID upon entrance to a residence hall may face judicial action.
Health Insurance is mandatory for all students and it will automatically be billed to each student's account. The charge will be removed if the student presents proof of having other health insurance coverage. Please contact the Vice President for Student Life's Office for advice and information on the mandatory health insurance.
Renter's Insurance is recommended for resident students who feel they have valuable property they want to protect. This insurance usually covers water, fire and theft, as well as some other options. Be aware that if something should occur in your room/apartment you are not covered without insurance. Pratt Institute does not provide renter's insurance. You may be covered under your parents' homeowners insurance policy–it's worth checking.
By carrying your keys with you all times you will significantly reduce the probability that you will ever be locked out of your room. However, if this should occur, you will need to be aware of the following guidelines: During the day, Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., go to the Office of Residential Life and Housing. If you have a valid Pratt ID, you will be issued a temporary loaner key which must be returned immediately (if the loaner key is not returned by the end of the day, we must assume the original key was lost and a lock change will automatically be ordered for you. You will be billed for the lock and keys.) If you do not have your valid Pratt ID with you at the time that you are locked out, a work study student (if one is available) will accompany you to your room, and upon opening your door will ask to see your Pratt ID. You will be asked to verify your identification prior to our opening a room door for you. Holidays, evenings and weekends: go to the R.A. on duty. Always try to locate your R.A. first if locked out. Since your R.A. knows who you are the identification process will be simpler. As a rule, R.A.s do not perform lock-outs between 12 midnight and 9 a.m. Please respect this policy. R.A.s are students just like you and should only be disturbed in the middle of the night when there is an emergency.
Pratt Institute is not responsible for the loss, or damage to the personal property, art or projects of faculty, staff or students in the residence halls, studios, classrooms, galleries or storage areas on campus, including damage or loss resulting from the transportation between buildings. It is suggested that members of the Pratt community maintain a personal insurance policy for any items they believe to be of value.
Pratt Institute is located in an urban environment. Therefore, all students must be keenly aware of their own personal safety and security, and must contribute to the overall safety and security of all members of the community. Pratt's Security Department is located in North Hall Room 123 (which is located on what seems like the second floor of the building because it is not on ground level). Security Office hours are limited, but there are Security Guards on duty 24 hours a day, every day. If you should experience a security-related incident, or hear about one, please notify the Security Office at x3540 and your R.A. as soon as possible. In the event of an extreme emergency contact Security first. If you need to call 911, call 9-911 first and then call Security immediately following to inform them that you have called 911. Campus Security can direct 911 to your location. The Security Department strives to heighten students' awareness about taking responsibility for their personal safety. Although 24 hour coverage is provided by the Security Department, each individual student must make conscious decisions daily that involve personal safety. For example, it is clearly advisable to do the following:
o Do not walk around the neighborhood/campus alone after dark.
o Do not leave the door to your room/apartment unlocked, whether you are home or not.
o Do not carry large amounts of cash with you.
Recycling is required in New York City. As such, Pratt empowers all resident students to recycle. All glass, metal and plastic containers and newpapers and cardboard should be recycled. Reusable bags are available to all students for the convenience of holding these rinsed out items in their room until they are able to take them to their respective buildings recycling stations.
• In Willoughby Hall, recycling stations are on each floor, between the -12 and -13 apartments. Glass, plastic and metal containers go in the bins and newspapers and folded cardboard go on the floor. Student with large amounts of recyclables in Willoughby can take their items to the dumpster area and deposit in specially marked dumpsters.
• Students in Pantas and ELJ can take their recyclables to the recycling center in the basement of the building. Student with large amounts of recyclables in Pantas and ELJ can take their items to the dumpster area and deposit in specially marked dumpsters.
• Residents of Grand Avenue, Cannoneer and Stabile take recyclables directly to the recycling bins located adjacent to the garbage dumpsters.
guest rooms are available for friends, family, and guests of the Institute who would like to stay overnight on our main Brooklyn campus. These rooms are furnished with two single beds, a sofa, TV, telephone, semi-furnished kitchen and private bathroom Our guest rooms may be fully booked at busy times of the school year. There is a non-refundable $25 deposit required at the time of reservation, which is applied toward your total balance upon arrival. All deposits must be paid within one week of reserving guest rooms. Only checks, money orders, or cash are accepted for payment - no credit cards. Please note - there is no smoking in our guest rooms. For questions or to make a reservation please contact our office at (718) 399-4551.
Access to roof is prohibited except for designated roof deck areas of Pantas, Stabile Hall and Grand Avenue. Students who violate this policy will be treated as trespassers.
The Campus Operations Department is responsible for campus maintenance. Their central office is located on the first floor of Steuben Hall. It is the responsibility of each resident to report maintenance problems or repairs needed in their rooms by completing a Work Order. Work orders are available in each residence hall in the lobby or Superintendent's office (usually located in the basement). Work orders are responded to on a timely basis or you will be notified as to when the work will be completed. Please notify your R.A. or R.D. if a maintenance problem is not resolved in a reasonable amount of time.
Students who live in apartments with kitchens have a responsibility to maintain the stove top and oven so that they are clean and safe. Always clean grease and other food from the top of the stove and inside the oven. NEVER LEAVE FOOD UNATTENDED WHILE COOKING. Judicial charges will be brought against any resident who, through negligence, creates a potentially dangerous situation in the hall. This includes activating a smoke detector or fire alarm due to negligent cooking habits and the attraction of pests due to uncleanliness. Cooking is only permitted in Stabile Hall, Cannoneer Court, Leo J. Pantas Hall or Esther Lloyd-Jones Hall rooms with Residential Life approved microwave ovens present in each room or in floor kitchenettes.
Our goal is to work to keep the residence halls in good condition. Students are individually responsible for damages in their rooms. When damage occurs in public areas and an individual responsible cannot be determined, the damage charges will be shared between residents of a floor, building or students' room.
Individual damages are those that occur within a specific residence hall space. They are identified during room inspections by your R.A or at check-out. If identified during bi-semester room inspections, you will be notified of chargeable items. You will be given three days to rectify the damages or meet with your Coordinator to contest the charges. If identified at check-out you may appeal the charges, in writing, to the Director of Residential Life and Housing.
Students are collectively responsible for damages done on their floor or in public areas of their residence hall (these are referred to as "Common Area Damages"). Before common area damages are charged, an attempt to identify the individuals responsible will be made by the Office of Residential Life and Housing. Failure to ascertain individual responsibility, however, means all students who share the common area will be charged. We encourage students to take collective responsibility for their hallways and their residence hall. Students who cause damage should be confronted and reported to a Residential Life staff member or Campus Operations. Pratt Institute has zero tolerance for vandalism, including graffiti.
Decorating room/apartment walls is permitted, however, students are held accountable for damage to walls. Screws, bolts and glue will cause damage; we recommend a putty-like substance which does not leave marks on the wall. Tapestries, carpets and other pieces hung from walls or ceilings are prohibited for fire safety reasons. Any holes in your walls that are not spackled and repainted before check-out will result in damage charges. Live Christmas Trees are also prohibited in all residence halls.
In order to maintain pest-free residence halls, several things must occur. First and most important, rooms and apartments should be kept clean and free of crumbs and unwrapped food. Dishes should be done quickly after use and garbage should be emptied routinely. If these things are not done consistently your room will have pest problems. To help combat these problems routine exterminations are scheduled by Campus Operations for all student rooms. These exterminations are not optional. In addition to these routine exterminations, residents with specific problems can fill out a work order at any time to have their room/ apartment exterminated. We also recommend the use of Combat roach trays in all student rooms. The exterminations combined with good cleanliness habits, should prevent pest problems from ever developing in your room.
Some residence halls have fuse boxes, while others operate with circuit breakers. If the electricity in your room/apartment should be turned off, do not attempt to solve the problem yourself. Instead, contact your R.A. or Campus Operations staff in your building. Specific note to residents of Willoughby Hall: Please note that the outlet adjacent to your air conditioning sleeve is not an outlet to be used for household appliances. It is 220V and will short out and permanently damage any non-220V air conditioner or appliance.
The use of any open flamed devices (incense, candles, sternos and kerosene lamps) is strictly prohibited. Also, as a result of their inherent dangers, flammable materials such as paints and paint thinners are prohibited except in small quantities in properly labeled containers.
All student rooms are furnished with a bed, dresser, desk or drafting table, and desk chair. Willoughby apartments also have a kitchen table, stove and refrigerator. Room furniture cannot be exchanged between rooms. The pre-condition of all room furniture is recorded at Check-in and compared to the post-condition of furniture at check-out. Significant discrepancies in the pre and post conditions of furniture will result in damage charges to the account of the resident assigned to the particular recorded set of furniture. To ensure safety and that all residents receive the proper allocation of space in a room that they are entitled to, an Extra Furniture Policy has been adopted. Although small pieces are permitted, according to this policy, pieces larger than 3'X3'X3' are not permitted. Items include a bookshelf, small end table, or desk chair. Large pieces including sofas, bureaus, workbenches, are prohibited. Students are, however, permitted to bring an additional drafting table if desired. Campus Operations cannot provide you with extra furniture. If furniture needs to be replaced because of normal wear and tear contact your R.A. He or she will follow up with Campus Operations and update your Room Condition Report when changes are made. Students will be charged for furniture missing from their rooms/apartments at the time of check-out.
Students are responsible for disposing of their own garbage. In Willoughby Hall, students may dispose of small trash bags of kitchen and bathroom garbage in trash chutes located between the -02 and -03 apartment. All other trash needs to be taken directly to dumpsters located at the northern end of the parking lot. In other halls, students are required to take trash out to the dumpsters located adjacent to the buildings. If trash is put in the hallways, all residents of that floor will be charged for its removal. If the trash is identifiable to any one resident, that resident will be charged for removal and will face judicial charges. At the end of each semester, additional dumpsters are brought on campus for residents to throw out any unwanted items. Garbage bags are available in all building offices at the end of each semester.
In most halls, if the temperature outside is above 55 degrees, the heat will remain off. These are the guidelines Campus Operations will adhere to. If you experience heat problems, check to see if heaters are blocked by furniture and that radiator knob are open. Also, check to verify that windows are in the locked position (unlocked windows will be drafty). Balcony doors and air conditioner vents in Willoughby Hall can be sealed with duct tape (by Campus Operations). If you continue to experience heat problems after checking all these things complete a work order and turn it in to the building Campus Operations staff.
All resident students, as part of the telecommunications fee, have internet access in their residence hall room. In Grand Avenue. this access is a wireless connection. In all other halls, it is a ethernet connections through a telecom box in each room.
All residence halls have their own laundry facility equipped with card/coin operated washers and dryers. Please be considerate of other students and remove your clothes promptly from the machines. It is a good idea to stay in the laundry room while washing your clothes–bring a good book. Report any malfunctioning machines to the vendor. The number is posted on each machine. You can also report thes problems to your area office or the Office of Residential Life and Housing and a "Not Working" sign wll be posted.
Some students may desire or require lighting in addition to the lights provided in a particular room. Students are encouraged to bring desk lamps and other light sources with them, not only to provide additional lighting, but to personalize their space. Halogen lamps provide great light and are popular. Any halogen lamp brought into the residence hall must be UL approved and have a protective screen covering the bulb. These lamps have been the source of fire and Pratt's insurance carrier has permitted continuing the use of these light sources within the above stated guidelines. Possession of a halogen lamp without the screen cover will result in room inspection failure and possible judicial action.
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