Graduate Student Housing | Ithaca College

Greetings Graduate Students!

Whether you are continuing your Ithaca College (IC) journey as a graduate student or are new to the IC community, we are excited to have you here. As a graduate students living on campus, you have the opportunity to consider housing in both a residence hall or apartment-style setting.

Your specific options include:

Senior and Graduate Housing Community
- Location: Eastman Hall (all single bedrooms, shared bathrooms and common areas), see below
Graduate Housing in Circle Apartments
- Location: IC's Circle Apartments features 3-bedroom townhouse-style units that offer independent living on campus, see below

Eastman Hall for Graduate Students

The Senior and Graduate Housing Community is a unique housing and dining opportunity available at a reduced rate of $9,999 for the 2023-24 academic year.
All single rooms (45 singles in former double rooms and 17 traditional singles) with Microfridges in each room
Gender-specific and all-gender wings available
Gender-specific and all-gender bathrooms as well as a single-user bathroom
Communal study space
Open during Winter Break - leaving campus between fall and spring semester is not required
Short-term/single semester housing options
Option to request room placement near friends in the building when available
21 meals per week plus $210 Bomber Bucks per semester

Circle Apartments for Graduate Students

Front view of some Circles Apartments with balconies and patios

The Circle Apartment rate per person for 2023-24 is $6,640 per semester ($13,280 for the fall and spring semesters). Meal plans are available for purchase.
Each unit has a patio or balcony
Each unit is furnished and includes a single bedroom with a full-size bed.
Full-size dishwasher, stove, and microwave
Access to the Circles Community Building, which features a fitness center, printing services, shared study space, mail lockers, laundry, and TCAT bus stop
Open during winter break
Option to request room placement with friends (when available)
Renewable for the next year
Commuter and full meal plans are available to purchase through Student Financial Services
For more information on what is available in Circle Apartments, visit the Circle Apartments page.

Benefits of Living on Campus

Regardless of whether you choose to live in the Graduate and Senior Housing Community or in Circle Apartments, you will enjoy the following benefits:

Pay only for the academic year rather than having to make a 12-month financial commitment, provide a security deposit, or pay the first and/or last month's rent upfront
Electric, water, and high-speed internet/wi-fi included
Easy access to campus resources (classes, library, labs, athletic facilities, studios, support services)
Security provided by Ithaca College Public Safety
24-hour maintenance
Free laundry facilities
Single semester/short-term and summer options

Important Housing Information and Instructions

Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you would like to secure your housing, please complete the housing intent form. A member of our Residential Life staff will follow up with a housing contract and information on how to submit your housing deposit.

Each year at the start of the housing selection process, you will be auto-prompted to sign your housing agreement.

Submit your housing preferences on the Housing Portal by selecting the "Housing Selection" menu item. The first time you select this button, you will be auto-prompted to submit your preferences. This will include updating emergency contact information and privacy settings, answering several roommate matching questions, listed a top RLC choice (if applicable, also note that a supplemental application for each RLC is also required), and general housing preferences (such as an area of campus or room type).

You may revise your preferences on the Housing Portal as well by selecting the "Update Preferences" button.

If you are interested in living with a person of another gender you may do so. Both single-gender and multi-gender housing options are available.

Several housing accommodation processes exist if you have a specific need when setting up your housing. Learn more about each process and submit requests on our Special Accommodations page.