A Ranking Of The Hofstra University Dorms
College can be pretty nerve-racking thought for the typical high school senior who is worrying about a drastic lifestyle change, making friends, getting good grades, and having nice living quarters. I was one of these high school seniors who was anxious more specifically about choosing the wrong housing and being paired with a horrible roommate. Housing is an important decision and can either make or break your college experience, so keep reading to find the dorm at Hofstra University that would be perfect for you!
1. Netherlands Complex
The Netherlands Complex is one of the two housing options that first year students get to choose from at Hofstra University. The Netherlands is split into two courtyards with 11 houses. All rooms in The Netherlands have two double bedrooms, a bathroom, and a lounge. The Netherlands is perfect for the person who does not want to have to leave their room during the middle of the night in order to use the bathroom or wants to have an area besides their bedroom to relax.
Living in the Netherlands is the perfect choice for new students who want to meet other people and make friends because only first year students are allowed to live there. The Netherlands is also home to Living Learning Communities (LLC) such as L.I.V.E and Communications. Living Learning Communities are perfect for people who want to make friends specifically with others in their major or field of study.
The Netherlands is also the location of the Oak Street Cafe which has food ranging from burgers and nachos to pancakes and eggs. The downside of living in The Netherlands is that it is relatively far from the Student Center as in you have to cross Oak Street, but otherwise it is a very nice location to live for first years.
2. Stuyvesant Hall
You will never hear “Stuyvesant” pronounced differently in any other location than Stuyvesant Hall. Stuyvesant Hall is for first year students and similar to The Netherlands it is made up of suite style rooms with two double bedrooms, a bathroom, and a lounge. Stuyvesant Hall is closer to the Student Center by a block, but that block makes a big difference when it is snowing or raining. Stuyvesant does not have a dining hall which is something that The Netherlands has, but it is closer to the Student Center which has several food options.
3. The High Rises
Nothing screams upperclassman more than The High Rises. The High Rises (Alliance, Bill of Rights, Constitution, Estabrook, Enterprise, Vander Poel) make up several of the residence halls for upperclassmen and are located north of the Student Center. The High Rises have single, double, triple, and quad rooms with common area bathrooms at the end of each hallway. The High Rises are perfect for the students who want to be close to the Student Center and the Fitness Center. It is important to note that Vander Poel hall is home to students of the Honors College only.
4. Nassau and Suffolk
No Nassau and Suffolk are just not names of towns in Long Island. Nassau and Suffolk are either single or double rooms with some having a common lounge. They are located right near the Student Health and Counseling Center, so if you have a cold or don’t feel well you do not need to travel very far to receive medical attention. Nassau and Suffolk are also close to Smashburger so you can easily grab a late night meal or a milkshake and go back to your room and watch some Netflix. Dutch Treats is also a few steps away from both of these dorms and is open for 24 hours most days which is convenient for those who need snacks or other little items that this store has.
5. Colonial Square
If you think you have a far commute, try living in Colonial Square. Colonial Square (Newport, Williamsburg, Dover, Portsmouth, Quincy, Salem, Cambridge, Hampton, Hempstead, Norwich, Jamestown) is the largest residence hall complex on campus and each house is composed of suite style rooms of two different set ups: 4 person suite with 2 doubles, a bathroom, and a lounge, 5 person suite with 2 doubles, 1 single, and a bathroom, 3 person with 1 double, 1 single, a lounge, and a bathroom, or finally 2 people that is composed of two singles, a lounge, and a bathroom. It is important to notice that New York and Providence Houses are only home to first year students.
Now that you have a good idea of the different housing options on campus at Hofstra University, it is time to make an informed decision based on what you are looking for in terms of housing arrangements and location. For more information about Hofstra University’s residence halls, you can check out their website here.
