Mission Statement

Residence Halls

Residential Life — Comfort, Convenience and Community

SUNY Downstate Medical Center believes that the residence hall environment has a significant impact on the student's personal development.

A residence hall is a continually changing environment in which resident students can explore varied relationships and life styles in the process of their development as well rounded individuals. The residence hall is a place where students live, learn and relax within an environment that stresses both individual freedom and community responsibility. Our residence life program is designed to enhance these experiences.

The Resident Directors and Resident Assistants are Downstate's representatives within this environment and share in the responsibility for fostering growth in all development areas, particularly in activities external to the classroom experience. The staff, working with Facilities Management and University Police are responsible for providing safe, secure, and well-maintained facilities for our students.

Two residence halls, located at 811 and 825 New York Avenue, accommodate approximately 400 students. Assignments for the academic year are made each summer on the basis of computerized lotteries. Students may upgrade their assignment as space becomes available during the course of the year. Upgrades are decided based on lottery number.

In summary, our mission is:

To provide a comfortable, safe and well-maintained living environment that supports and respects the academic and social goals of resident students. It is our aim to accomplish this mission through outstanding customer service and professional facilities management.

Information regarding procedures and policies for living in the residence halls can be found in the Residential Life and Services Student handbook .