Helping parents understand dorm options, safety, accessibility, and what to expect at SUNY New Paltz.
Two-year residency requirement.First- and second-year New Paltz students are required to live in university housing.
First-year placement.First-years live in traditional corridor halls (Bouton, Capen, Crispell, DuBois, Esopus, Lefevre, Scudder) on the southern side of campus. Roommate matching is done via summer survey.
Upper-class options.Upper-class students choose suite-style halls (Bevier, Ridgeview) or remain in their first-year hall. Living-Learning Communities (LLCs) include themed-housing options.
Greek life.New Paltz has a small Greek system with off-campus chapter houses; no on-campus housing.
New Paltz, NY
Public university (SUNY)
7,500 total students
9 dorm buildings reviewed on DormScouter
| Dorm | Overall ★ | Safety ★ | Cleanliness ★ | Reviews | Features |
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| Bouton Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Capen Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| DuBois Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Esopus Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Bevier Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Ridgeview Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Crispell Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Lefevre Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Scudder Hall | — | — | — | 0 |
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