Residential Life: Inviting, Intellectual and Inclusive

Residence Hall Amenities

The variety of services offered on campus are designed to enhance your experience and to make daily living convenient, comfortable, and inviting. You are provided with a key for your bedroom, suite, and mailbox. Your SUNYCard is activated upon check-in and allows access to your residence hall and other quad-designated areas.

• Fitness Centers – Each quad and Empire Commons is equipped with a fitness center, which includes both aerobic and Nautilus equipment. Free weights are also offered in most locations.
• Phone Service - Each suite or bedroom is provided with one red telephone assigned to an on-campus extension. The following services are available: 911, University on-campus calls, and University Switchboard Directory Services.

• Internet Access – All residence halls have wired and wireless Internet access. Each student has 24/7 access to the Internet and the University’s network, including library, academic, and administrative services. To report any difficulties with Internet access contact Apogee at (866) 478-8861.
• Cable Television – AAll students in residence halls have cable service, including all HBO stations. To report any cable difficulties call (518) 869-5500.
• Mail Services - Each quad and apartment complex has a centralized mailroom, with the exception of Alumni Quad, which has a mailroom in every building. Mailboxes are pre-assigned based upon your room assignment, with mail delivered daily, Monday-Friday. You will be notified of receipt of a package via a notification slip in your mailbox. Take the slip to the main University Mailroom, located in the basement of the Social Science Building, to get your package.
• Laundry Facilities – All residence halls have laundry rooms with washers and dryers free for all students living in the halls. Empire Commons has a washer and dryer in each apartment.