Listen up, students. The “freshman 15” is real.

For me, it was more like the freshman 20, so dazzled was I by the constant, never-ending buffet of sugary cereals, grilled cheese sandwiches, and other delights at the dining halls. I went there for every meal, and by November of my freshman year, I had gained a full 20 pounds. I was horrified.

I’m now at...

A: First-year (freshman) housing gives you the opportunity to live with students who share your status as a new student on campus and who will also be looking to make new friends.

Your resident assistant (RA) will also organize special activities to make you feel at home. An extra perk: Ithaca’s first-year housing is in a great location -- right at the center of campus!
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A: Absolutely! To choose your roommate you need your housing ID and your roommate’s housing ID number.

Students receive a room lottery number that determines which day they register for their housing preference. Whichever roommate has the lowest housing number will register for both of you on HomerConnect, IC’s online registration system.

If you don’t already...

A: In every residence hall there is a common kitchen for students to use.

Cooking appliances like hot plates, hot pots, and toasters are prohibited in dorm rooms, but microfridges are allowed.

Students who live in the Garden or Circle Apartments have fully furnished kitchens that include a fridge, an oven, a stove, and a microwave. Some Circle apartments even have...

A "Real Deal Parents Style" question

A: Cohabitation can be a breeze if both students try to be considerate of each other’s wishes. But if there are clashes about different bedtimes, anger over items borrowed without permission, or other invisible lines being crossed, each residence hall floor has a resident assistant trained in resolving roommate conflicts....