Residence Life FAQs

Monroe’s suite-style Residence Halls are more traditional dormitory-style facilities with shared common areas, a computer lounge, and fitness room.  Each suite has a bathroom, and is also equipped with a small refrigerator and microwave.  Apartment-style Residence Halls feature full kitchens, as well as a fully furnished living area.

The Office of Residence Life and the Office of Student Services offer students various opportunities to explore New Rochelle and surrounding areas. Some recent events include a Moonlight Boat Cruise around NYC, Broadway Shows; Educational Seminars and Workshops (health, safety, life skills); and Cultural Trips to New York (Botanical Gardens, New York Aquarium).

Also, to cheer on our nationally-recognized sports teams, Monroe College frequently provides transportation to and from our collegiate games. In addition, Monroe College student clubs sponsor parties, fund-raising events, movie nights, and more.  So, there is always an activity that students can participate in.

Each residence hall on campus is managed by a Residence Hall Director (RD) who is a full-time employee and is dedicated to working with college students in a residential setting. Resident Assistants (RAs) are undergraduate students responsible for the creation and maintenance of a residence hall community conducive to the academic, social, and personal needs of residents. Resident Assistants also help to coordinate special Residence events for students. RAs are expected to confront violations of college policy, act as a role model in proper and desirable behavior, encourage residents to assume responsibility for their own actions/choices, and encourage respect and appreciation of each other's differences.

Safety and security are very important to Monroe College. The majority of our facilities are equipped with surveillance cameras.  Additionally, we have a 24 hour Public Safety Staff  that secure our buildings and surrounding areas, as well as respond to emergencies or issues around the clock.  

We do allow students to host guests on the premises, provided that no guest is left alone, or unattended in any Residence Life or Monroe College Facility. Guests are not allowed overnight visits.

VISITATION HOURS FOR GUESTS

Monroe College students

Sunday - Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Thursday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.

All other guests

Sunday - Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Thursday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
(No one may have a guest before or after the specified times)

If students would like to have family, and or friends visit the area the following hotels are both within walking distance from the Monroe campus:

Allison Hall residents are provided with in-room telephones and will be given the phone numbers when they check in at the beginning of the semester. Apartments, however, do not have land lines and therefore Monroe College encourages resident students to purchase cell phones. In cases of emergency, you can call the toll-free Monroe College number 1-800-55-MONROE, and you can be transferred to the Residence Life Office.

Students may remain in the Residence Life Program each semester provided they meet the following criteria:

1. Achieve a 2.0 overall GPA

2. Be registered for at least four (4) classes for the upcoming semester

3. Are fully compliant with Financial Aid and Bursars deadlines and agreements

4. Have no outstanding disciplinary issues 

Monroe College has three semesters in our academic calendar. The only time the college closes completely is at the end of the Spring semester in early August. It is always the last day after the end of final examinations. Students must make arrangements in advance to move out completely.  

Communication and consideration are the key elements in a successful roommate relationship, and it may take a couple of weeks to develop a rapport. Resident Assistants are trained to facilitate and are a good resource to help facilitate discussions. Within the first three weeks of the semester residents will meet with their RA and complete an Agreement Form.  This provides roommates enough time to establish a working relationship.

Monroe does not provide or have available storage space for student belongings during semester breaks, or over the summer.  During the academic year, students must store all their belongings in their room, or apartment, and all furniture provided by the University must remain in the room or apartment unless removed by maintenance staff. Therefore, students should plan on bringing only what is necessary.

The College does not assume responsibility for loss of property or damage to personal belongings. All residents are advised to consider personal property insurance and check with their family's homeowner's insurance policy for possible coverage.

Students are encouraged to submit their own Work Orders by sending an email to  ResLife@monroecollege.edu

Emails should include the following information:

• Name (First, Last)
• Cell Phone #
• Apt/ Room #
• Detailed description of the maintenance problem

For emergency maintenance needs requiring immediate attention, residents should contact the Office of Residence Life during normal business hours and the RA or Public Safety outside of normal business hours.

1. New Rochelle Sound Shore Hospital* is only five (5) minutes away from any of our academic buildings or residence hall. Please feel free to explore their web site for more information about the hospital.

The following are other local medical options that are available to all students. Please feel free to call them to investigate if they accept your medical insurance or what other payment options exist.

2. Metro Med* Open seven (7) days per week and holidays / walk-in patients are welcomed

466 Main St
New Rochelle, NY 10801
914-633-1020

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9 to 6 PM
Tuesday, Thursday. 9 to 9 PM
Saturday. 10 to 5 PM
Sunday. and public holidays 12 to 5PM

3. Planned Parenthood* (Appointment necessary)

247-249 North Ave
New Rochelle, NY
Telephone: 914-632-4442

Monday: 9 to 5PM
Tuesday: 9 to 9PM
Wednesday: 9 to 8PM
Thursday: 7 to 5pm
Friday: 9 to 5PM
Saturday: 9:30 to 1:30

If the student is uninsured or if insured and for confidentiality reasons the student chooses not to use current health plan, there is the option of a sliding scale fee. To use this option the student must come in with one paycheck stub.

4. Sound Shore Clinic* Appointments are not required but they are strongly suggested

To speak with clinic coordinator
Monday & Friday 10:30AM to 12:30PM - Walk in accepted until 11:15AM 914-637-1610

Tuesday evenings
4 to 6PM - Walk-ins accepted until 5:15PM To make an appointment Wednesday & Thursday 1:45 to 3PM - Walk-ins accepted until 2:30PM

Call 914-632-5000 Ext. 2695 or 2696

16 Guion Place
New Rochelle NY 10802

Entrance doors to clinic are located on Glover Johnson Place & Lock Wood Place.

If student is uninsured there is an option of a sliding scale fee. The student will be charged $20 and must bring their Monroe College ID and a letter from the College.

5. If you are a United States citizen the following web sites can be used to look into other health care plans.

Medicare
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Aetna
Health Net

6. If you are an international student please refer to following options.*

International Student Organization

The Sentry Student Security Plan

*Please note that Monroe College does not endorse any of the above carriers or practitioners. We only intend to provide options for you to explore. The above information can change at any time without prior notification so please call each location to assure accuracy.