Housing & Residential Life

Contact

Phone Number

Email Address

Location

Office

Hamilton Classroom 001 5800 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL 34243

Office Hours

Monday - Friday

8:00am - 5:00pm

The Housing and Residential Life staff is dedicated to enhancing your on-campus living experience by providing students with comprehensive support throughout their academic journey.  Our commitment to safety is reinforced through close collaboration with campus police, which helps maintain a secure environment for all residents.  Additionally, we partner with other departments such as the Counseling and Wellness Center (CWC) to provide health services, to foster physical and emotional well-being among students. The Accessible Learning Center works to ensure students with disabilities have access within our residential communities. Our Dining Services team is dedicated to offering a variety of meal options that cater to diverse dietary needs and preferences. Furthermore, our collaboration with Student Activities enriches campus life, providing students with numerous events and opportunities to connect with peers. Experience the vibrant campus life that only living on campus can provide, and where a thriving community awaits you!

Mission:

The residential life program is an integral part of the educational program at NCF. Residential halls and hall staff provide a structure by which the experience in the classroom is joined with the out-of-class learning. The residential hall staff assists students in developing an academic community in the halls, as well as serving to support and enhance self-directed individual development.  

Access 24/7 assistance including on-call services are available outside office hours.
(On-call services are not available when the college is closed during breaks, please contact campus police during these times for emergencies & lock outs.)

The residence halls operate on the basic principle of mutual respect and consideration for the rights of all students. To ensure the safety of the community and the rights of the individual, conformity to the College’s regulations is required. Students should expect to live by the central tenets for the halls, which are safety, responsibility and community.  

RA On Duty is available Monday-Friday: After 5pm Saturday-Sunday: 24 Hours
On Duty Phone Numbers:
Dort, Gold, Banyans Dorms: 941-376-8164
V, W, X, Y, Z, B Dorms: 941-780-8441
Home2Suites: 941-780-9658
USF Atala Dorms: 941-899-5030
Campus Police is available Monday-Sunday: 24/7, their phone number is 941-487-4210
Counseling & Wellness Center is available 24/7, their Crisis Hotline number is 941-487-4254
Mail & Postal Services is available Monday-Friday 8-5pm, their phone number is 941-487-4247

Campus Mailing Address:
Name
5800 Bay Shore Rd
Box # ____
Sarasota, FL 34243
Maintenance Requests:  Instructions for how to submit a maintenance request.

Quiet Hours:
In order to foster a healthy living and community experience for all residents at NCF it is important to establish and abide by a set of quiet hours.
Quiet Hours are as follows:
Sunday-Thursday: 10pm-8am
Friday-Saturday: 1am-8am

Student Code of Conduct: Visit code of contact page

Housing Contract: 2024 – 2025 Housing Contract PDF & 2025 – 2026 Housing Contract PDF

Welcome to all students new to New College students, we’re so excited to have you join our community! As you prepare for the upcoming semester, there are a couple of important things to keep in mind:

All undergraduate students need to complete a Housing Application (either for Commuter or On-Campus Housing) and choose a meal plan. If you’re a first or second-year student, you’ll need to live on campus, unless you submit the Commuter Student Application through your myNCF portal and meet the criteria to be approved to live off-campus. Be sure to check out the in 6-3002 residency requirements for more info!

For those living on campus with a residential meal plan, a $100 housing deposit is required before you can complete your on-campus housing application. This deposit will be applied toward your overall housing bill for your first semester.

We can’t wait to welcome you and help you get settled into your new home on campus. Please review the New College student packing list for more information on what to bring.

DateDetails
Sat, Mar. 1Housing Application Opens
Sat, May 24Residence Halls Close at 12pm
Sat, June 1Housing Applications Closes
Sat, June 1 – Sept. 1Housing Applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
(Email: [email protected] for all inquiries during this time period)

Apartment-Style Residence Halls:
Dort and Goldstein Residence Halls

The Dallas & Elizabeth Dort and Ann & Alfred Goldstein Residence Halls provide accommodations for approximately 150 students in apartment-style suites, each including its own living room, kitchenette and bathroom facilities. The Dort and Goldstein Residence Halls are located near the Recreation Center on the Pei Campus. The apartment bedrooms in this area are approximately 12′ x 9′ and are either three or four bedrooms. 




Lodge-Style Residence Halls:
The Letter Dorms: V Residence Hall, W – Peterson, X – Searing, Y Residence Halls, and Z-Dorm (Pritzker Residence Hall)

The Lee & Bob Peterson Residence Hall, Ulla R. Searing Residence Hall, and the V and Y residence halls are lodge-style structures that feature studio, two- and three-bedroom apartments, each with its own kitchenette and bathroom. The halls feature a dramatic two-story floor plan with central common areas, timbered ceilings, and a keyless entry system. These side-by-side residence halls are sometimes called “Letter Dorms” because they were originally designated as V, W, X, and Y Dorms before two were officially named. The apartment bedroom sizes are approximately 12′ x 9′.




Hotel Style Living Residence Halls:
Home 2 Suites

New College of Florida (NCF) has partnered with Home 2 Suites hotel for new and returning students this Fall. The hotel features multiple room styles including doubles and singles.




Atala Hall, USF Residence Hall:

New College of Florida has also partnered with the University of South Florida to offer residential housing to upperclassmen for the 2024-2025 academic year. Move-in for NCF students begins August 23rd! For more information about their residence hall go to the USF Sarasota-Manatee website.




Banyan Halls, Buildings 1, 2 & 3:

New College of Florida has purchased three temporary housing buildings to accommodate all our students requesting to live on campus.  These buildings are located next to Dort Hall, behind the softball fields, near the recreation center.  Students living in this facility will have their own room with a sink and will share a bathroom toilet and shower stall with another student.

  1. Individual units are 9’x11′ including washroom.
  2. Single room accommodation with Jack + Jill Style restroom.
  3. Standard double sized bed.
  4. Personal in-room desk and chair.
  5. Personal in-room sink and vanity.
  6. Personal 22″ in-room television.
  7. Rooms equipped with internet, satellite, and Cable TV hook ups.
  8. Venetian blind window coverings
  9. Mudroom entrance

Hall rates are determined by financial aid year, which starts in the fall semester and ends in the summer semester. If you are a new student beginning in the summer and applying for financial aid, be sure to submit the FAFSA for both the academic year (fall-summer).

Housing Room Rates for 2024-2025

Double Room RatesFall 2024
$3,427.73
ISP & Spring
$4,072.27
Total Cost for Year
$7,500.00
Standard Single Room Rate (Banyan, B, V, W, X, Y, & Z Letter Dorms)Fall 2024
$4,113.28
ISP & Spring
$4886.72
Total Cost for Year
$9,000.00
Preferred Single Room Rates
(USF, Hotels, Dort & Gold)
Fall 2024
$4,442.34
ISP & Spring
$5,277.66
Total Cost for Year
$9,720.00

Housing Fees for 2024-2025

Housing Deposit Fee$100.00
Housing Cancelation Fee$200.00
Student initiated Room Change Charge$ 20.00
Improper Check-in and Check-out Fee$100.00
Early Arrival$150 per person per day
Failure to Vacate Room by Designated Check-Out Date$200.00, plus appropriate daily rate
Unauthorized pet in room$100, plus cleaning/fumigation fees
Lock Outs$5 per lock out
Replacement Key & Lock Core $100 per core
$24 per key, 2 replacement keys per room

Housing fees are impacted by state policies and may be subject to change, additional housing fees may apply. Other damage and cleaning fees may apply and be accessed on a case-by-case basis.

New College of Florida promulgates regulations in accordance with the Regulation Development Process adopted by the Florida Board of Governors. All of the Regulations are incorporated into the New College of Florida Regulations Manual.

Listed below are the rules and regulations that all contracted residents and their guests are expected to uphold when choosing to live in New College of Florida housing. These standards are designed to create and maintain an environment of academic achievement, comfort, respect, and safety for all who live in and visit the residence halls. These standards are in addition to college-wide standards expected of all New College students, as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct hereafter referred to as “the Code.” Violations of the Code and/or these housing rules & regulations may result in student conduct charges.

A. Housing Contract & Agreements

  1. Residents are responsible for adhering to their housing contract, roommate, community floor, and other shared space agreements, as well as any lease agreements or policies established by the college for third-party leased housing
  2. Residents may not sublease space in their unit.   
  3. Residents cannot permanently vacate their assigned room or living unit without notifying Residence Life staff and completing appropriate forms per their signed housing contract.

B. Residency Policy

All undergraduate students shall live on campus for the first two years, unless they have been granted exemptions or waivers. Additional details can be found on the residency policy website.

C. Escort and Guests

  1. No person may enter a hall, living unit, or room to which they have not been assigned without a resident escort who is a resident of that hall, living unit, or room. Guests must be escorted at all times within the residence halls and apartments. All guests must have a valid photo ID at all times. 
  2. Residents may host guests, including overnight, except during break periods or at the discretion of NCF Housing & Residence Life management, or the college.
  3. No more than two guests per resident are allowed to stay overnight in a room.
  4. Guests may not stay in a resident’s room or living unit for more than three (3) consecutive days.
  5. The same guest may not stay in the same resident’s room or living unit more than twice per semester unless approved in writing by the Housing Office.
  6. Residents have the right to deny guests access to their contracted room or living unit. Hosts must receive permission from any roommate/suitemate(s) to have an overnight guest, and it is the responsibility of the host to register their guest(s). All guests must be registered.
  7. Residents are responsible for the behavior and damage of their guests while guests are on NCF Housing grounds and can be held accountable for the actions of their guests.
  8. Guests aged 17 and under who are present at the time of a policy violation must leave immediately with their parent or legal guardian. They cannot remain in the care of NCF Residence Life staff or residents. Campus police will be notified to assist as needed.
  9. Professional Residence Life staff reserve the right to ban a guest or to ask a guest to leave NCF Housing property if their behavior creates a disturbance to staff or other residents.
  10. Professional Residence Life staff reserve the right to ban a guest or ask a guest to leave NCF Housing property for failing to adhere to NCF policies, even when modified, including all health and safety requirements or guidance adopted by the college, which includes public health and safety laws, orders, ordinances, and regulations. Adherence to public health and safety requirements extends to all aspects of NCF Housing, including bedrooms, bathrooms, community kitchens, lounges, computer labs, courtyards, and other common spaces. This guidance may change as any public health crisis evolves.

D. Quiet and Courtesy Hours

  1. Quiet Hours are in effect Sunday through Thursday from 10 p.m.–8 a.m. and Friday and Saturday from 1 a.m.–8 a.m. Residents have the right to sleep and study in their rooms and living units at any time without interference from those around them. During quiet hours, the sound must not be audible beyond the limits of any hallway, individual room, or lounge. Residents are expected to always demonstrate consideration and courtesy toward others. During final examination periods, 24-hour quiet periods are in effect.
  2. Courtesy Hours are in effect 24 hours a day and refer to the time outside of quiet hours during which all residents are expected to be aware and sensitive of the noise they make, and how it could negatively impact others or the community living environment. During courtesy hours, residents in the community can ask others to reduce their volume in a respectful manner and expect immediate compliance.

E. Activities Resulting in Damage, Distress, or Disturbance

  1. Group or individual activities that result in distress or disturbance to others are prohibited. This behavior includes, but is not limited to, hall sports, hallway disruptions, pranks, or use of amplified noise producing products in resident rooms, living units, or common areas. 
  2. Group or individual activities that can cause damage or destruction to college property are prohibited. This behavior includes, but is not limited to, excessive littering, placing trash in public areas, damage to door decorations/floor bulletin boards, use of water guns, or creating unsanitary conditions.
  3. Using or attempting to use college property in a manner inconsistent with its designated purpose is prohibited.
  4. Vandalism of an individual’s or the college’s property is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, dry erase boards, door décor, walls, and sidewalks.

F. Room and Living Unit Responsibility

  1. Residents are responsible for notifying Residence Hall staff of any damages, needed repairs, or facility issues in their room, living unit, or community.
  2. Residents are responsible for any activities, damages, or policy violations that occur in rooms, living units, or bathrooms to which they have been assigned when it can be reasonably shown the residents knew or reasonably should have known that the inappropriate activity or damage occurred and the resident failed to take appropriate action to resolve the issue, which includes, but is not limited to, activities, damages, or policy violations caused by guests.
  3. Residents are responsible for securing/locking their NCF Housing room or living unit. The college is not responsible for items or property that are stolen or damaged. Residents may be responsible for activities, damages, or policy violations that occur in their room or living unit if it can be found that such activities, damages, or policy violations occurred due to their failure to secure/lock their room or living unit.

G. Room, Apartment, and Building Furnishings

  1. Residents must maintain clean and sanitary conditions inside their assigned room or living unit. Additionally, residents must clear corridors, hallways, and stairwells of personal items and trash.
  2. College furniture issued to a student room, living unit, or community area must remain in the space assigned. college equipment and furnishings in lounges or general-purpose spaces may not be moved into individual student rooms or living units.
  3. Residents may not alter, damage, or modify their assigned space or change door locks and latches.
  4. Modifications to college furniture or property, including but not limited to painting, is prohibited. Residents may not reconfigure or disassemble college-provided beds or furniture on their own. Bed risers of any kind are prohibited. Applicable fees may be incurred for any changes or damages.
  5. Storing or placing personal items, including but not limited to, furniture, bicycles, and e-scooters in public areas or exterior spaces (i.e. balconies, patios, walkways, etc.) is prohibited. Furniture designed for indoor use cannot be used in exterior spaces.
  6. Residents must not tamper with the assigned room or living unit HVAC (heating ventilating and air conditioning system) or thermostats. This includes, but is not limited to, the removal, replacement, or blocking of HVAC system filters.
  7. Windows and window screens must always be secured. Tampering with window hardware is prohibited. Residents may be charged a replacement fee for a damaged or lost window screen that results from their failure to keep the window and window screen properly secured. 
  8. Residents must not prop open any windows or doors. All doors must remain locked and secured. 
  9. All window treatments (blinds and draperies) provided are flame retardant and should not be replaced by residents. If damage occurs to window treatments, residents should notify professional Residence Life staff to coordinate replacement. 
  10. Windows and balconies may only be used as a means to enter and exit the building in an emergency situation. Posting, hanging, or displaying materials in or around residence hall windows and balconies, or on NCF window coverings, is not permitted. This includes items such as bottles, cans, plants, posters, flags, banners, signs, paint, lights, “post-its,” or any other objects that block access to or obstruct the view through windows or window coverings.
  11. Decorations of any kind may not be hung from or across any NCF Housing HVAC systems, ceilings, lights, or sprinkler fixtures.
  12. Interior and exterior surfaces of all resident doors must be kept free of flammable materials, particularly loose paper. Doors may not be wrapped or covered with flammable materials.
  13. Displays and/or cloth, corrugated cardboard, dried vegetation, wallpaper, light plastics, or paper decorations determined by staff to be a fire hazard are prohibited. Electrical outlets must not be overloaded. Personal electronic equipment must be in good working condition and heat-radiating electronics, including but not limited to heaters, curling irons, and irons, may not be left on and unattended.
  14. Residents are prohibited from operating a commercial business, whether online, in physical form or through from their room or any part of the residence halls. Residence hall rooms and living units may not be used to store items that could be considered inventory/assets in any commercial business. Nor may a residence hall address be used to receive inventory/assets, including product trials or samples, for any commercial business, sales, or promotion managed by the resident.
  15. Residents may not rent out their room, living unit, or any part of NCF Housing property.
  16. Residents must follow the outlined procedures to cancel a contract, to move from their assigned room, or to move into another residence hall space. Residents may contact [email protected] with questions about housing.
  17. Occupying an assigned room or living unit outside the contract period is prohibited. This includes failure to vacate NCF Housing property when it is closed.
  18. Residents who are living alone in a double room and have not been approved to have the room as a “double as a single” will be expected to keep the uninhabited part of the room clear so that the room is ready for another resident to move in at any time.

H. Key Cards and Keys

  1. All residence hall room keys are the property of New College of Florida and may not be loaned or duplicated by residents.
  2. Lost keys must be reported immediately to Residence Life staff. Found keys must be given immediately to Residence Life staff at the Hamilton Classroom 1.
  3. Residents must return NCF Housing-issued room keys upon checking out of their assigned room or living unit. Failure to do so could result in a fee.
  4. Residents are responsible for their keys at all times. Residence Life staff will assist a resident with room entry when the resident loses or forgets their key; however, financial charges may be imposed after the first lockout per semester. Four or more lockouts per academic year constitutes abuse of this privilege and will initiate a meeting with Residence Life staff. Continued lockouts may result in student conduct charges under NCF Housing Rules & Regulations in addition to financial charges.

I. College Housing Prohibited and Restricted Items

For health, safety, insurance liability, and facility capacity reasons, residents are prohibited from having the following items in or mailed to any area designated as NCF Housing property such as rooms, living units, hallways, lounges, bathrooms, and spaces outside of the building. This list is not exhaustive, additional items may be prohibited by staff on a case-by-case basis. If found, the following items will be confiscated by staff or appropriate authorities:

  1. Pets. No animals or pets, including birds, laboratory specimens, or guests’ pets, are permitted in NCF Housing residence halls. Fish kept in aquariums are allowed. Aquariums may not exceed a 20-gallon capacity.
    1. Requests for emotional support or service animals must be approved prior to bringing the animal to any residence hall or apartment. The approval process can be initiated by contacting the Accessible Learning Center.
    2. Once approved, residents are required to abide by the Assistance Animal Agreement. 
    3. Any resident found in violation of the pet policy will be subject to contract cancellation. Residents in violation will also be billed to cover the cost of inspection and if necessary treatment for infestations related to the unapproved animal.
  2. Combustible, Flammable, High-heat, and/or Items that Require Ventilation. Combustible and/or flammable liquid and items, except for sealed containers not exceeding 8 oz. capacity. Fire and/or open flame materials, or high-heat producing devices, including but not limited to: burning candles, charcoal and propane grills, slow cookers, gas engines, halogen lights and lamps, tanning beds, incense, salt lamps, and wax warmers. The use of items that require ventilation, including but not limited to: 3D printing devices and spray paint. Use of fireworks, sparklers, and any item designed with the primary intention of exploding, including but not limited to: firecrackers, skyrockets, rockets, roman candles, and cherry bombs. 
  3. Large Appliances. Air conditioners, full-sized refrigerators, portable dishwashers, and washing machines and dryers (unless these items are provided by or pre-approved by NCF Housing as part of the room furniture).
  4. Appliances with an Open Heating Element. Residents may have small appliances that do not have an open heating element or open-coil element. Prohibited items include but are not limited to: hot plates, toaster/ovens, air fryers and electric griddles/grills. Appliances with automatic shut offs are highly encouraged. UL-listed rice cookers with automatic shut offs may be used in residence hall rooms and placed on a level surface such as a countertop or desktop. The rice cooker should not be left unattended during use. When not in use, the rice cooker should be unplugged and stored away.
  5. Alcohol and Other Drugs. Alcoholic beverages and other drugs, per 6-3004 Alcohol and Other Drugs and the Code.
    • Alcohol Use 21 or Older – Residents 21 years or older in NCF Housing are expected to be aware of, understand, and follow Florida alcoholic beverage laws, federal statutes about alcoholic beverages, the Code, and the policies of NCF Housing.
    • The consumption of alcohol by persons over the age of 21 anywhere on campus other than in designated areas. Designated areas are:
      • Within a residence hall, excluding those which are designated substance-free.
      • Within 15 feet of a residence hall and its associated outdoor spaces, including but not limited to Dort Crease (the area between Dort and Goldstein residence halls), Z courtyard, and B Dorm patio.
      • At an approved event.
  6. Smoking Devices and Paraphernalia. Smoking devices and paraphernalia, including but not limited to pipes, grinders, or hookahs. This includes any smoking and cigarette containers left out in front of a residential space (e.g. doorways, balconies, or entrances). 
  7. Weapons. Firearms, knives, and other weapons, per the Code. Culinary knives used in designated areas for their intended purpose and common pocket knives with blades of less than four inches are permitted 
  8. Items that could damage the structural integrity of the living space, or that extend the space physically, electronically, or digitally. Including but not limited to: portable pools, portable hot tubs, water slides, waterbeds, antennas, satellite dishes, or wires extending outside room windows/doors.
  9. Personal Vehicles. Electric or motorized personal vehicles, including, but not limited to, hoverboards, mopeds, motorcycles, personal or vendor-owned scooters, and other similar vehicles, are prohibited in NCF Housing buildings. Electric bicycles and/or personal or vendor-owned scooters may not be charged in housing. The use of non-motorized or wheeled items, including, but not limited to, bicycles, inline skates, scooters, and skateboards, is prohibited in NCF Housing buildings or in or near busy areas, such as entrances and exits, may not be stored within 20 feet of a residence hall. Bicycles and/or personal or vendor-owned scooters may not be charged in the residence halls, or kept in hallways, public areas, entrances or exits, or stairwells inside the residence halls.
  10. Other Potentially Harmful Items. Items that Residence Life staff consider potentially harmful to students and/or others in the housing community.

J. Smoking

Use of tobacco products and smoking devices is prohibited in and on NCF owned or leased property, per 3-4020 Smoking in Buildings.

K. Selling and Soliciting

Door-to-door sales or solicitation is not permitted. No concession for profit or other commercial business will be operated on college property without the written permission from the Vice President for Finance.

L. Fire Equipment and Safety

  1. Altering the function of, covering, or tampering with any firefighting equipment, including, but not limited to, exit lights, smoke detectors, heat sensors, fire alarms, fire extinguishers, fire hoses, and/or sprinkler systems is prohibited. Residents and/or their guest(s) will be held financially responsible for any damage done to NCF Housing property caused by tampering with these systems.
  2. Propping fire doors or outside doors of residence halls is prohibited.
  3. Unauthorized entry to areas of NCF Housing property, including, but not limited to, balconies, dining halls, offices, roofs, and/or window ledges, is prohibited.
  4. Failing to vacate NCF Housing property when directed to do so by emergency staff, Residence Life staff, or the sounding of a fire/smoke alarm is prohibited.
  5. Improper use of kitchen/cooking facilities is prohibited.
  6. Shining lasers or throwing items from residence hall windows is prohibited.
  7. Blocking doors and hallways with personal items is prohibited. Residents who choose to store bikes in their room are prohibited from blocking doors or windows with the bike.
  8. All residents must comply with Fire Safety.

M. Unit Disciplinary Action

  1. Damage to public areas and furnishings within a residence hall is the responsibility of the residents of that building, floor, or unit. If individuals responsible for damage cannot be identified, the residents of the building, floor, or unit will become collectively responsible for the cost of repair and/or replacement, which may include a student conduct response. Staff will inform the unit of the situation and give community members an opportunity to identify responsible individuals before billing or a student conduct response occurs for the entire unit.
  2. In situations where the damages are extreme or repetitive and/or the unit is severely disruptive, the building, floor, or unit may be referred to the Student Conduct Office to be considered for further sanctions, which can include the unit being disbanded and the residents reassigned to other residence halls.

Window Policy

Posting, hanging, or displaying materials in or around residence hall windows and balconies, or on NCF window coverings, is not permitted. This includes items such as bottles, cans, plants, posters, flags, banners, signs, paint, lights, “post-its,” or any other objects that block access to or obstruct the view through windows or window coverings.

Windows and balconies may only be used as a means to enter and exit the building in an emergency situation.

How to Apply for NCF Housing

Housing Application Process: Whether you are a new or returning student, the first step to living on- campus or requesting to be a commuter student begins with an application in your MyNCF portal under Housing Registration.  If you are a new student you will not see the housing registration tile or be able to apply until you make your enrollment deposit

  • Deadlines:  For Spring 2025, please complete your housing application for spring before December 6, 2024.  Housing applications for Fall 2024 will open in March 2025.
  • Deposit:  As part of the application process, students will need to pay a $100 non-refundable housing deposit that goes towards their overall housing bill. 

Other Forms:

For inquiries about being a commuter student, please email [email protected].  In keeping with the College’s Statutory charge as “…the residential liberal arts honors college of the State of Florida…”and the residential life mission statement found in 6-3002, all undergraduate students shall live on campus for the first two years unless they have been granted an exception or waiver.

Room Change Request applications can be found in your MyNCF portal under Housing Registration, then under “my forms” you will find the “Room Change Request” form.  

Room Change Request Process

Each semester after students move-in, the Office of Housing and Residence Life staff verifies that all students have moved into their assigned spaces. All room change requests are on hold until these checks are complete. After room vacancies are confirmed, students can complete a request in their housing portal.  The review of room requests after check-in typically begins after the second week of classes, once room verifications are complete.  Requests are not guaranteed and immediate moves may not be possible.  

Submission – Submit individual requests using the “Room Change Request” form found in your MyNCF portal under Housing Registration, then under “my forms”. All students in the group must submit their own room change request group moves may not be possible due to limited options.

Cost – Room prices vary and you must pay any difference if the new room costs more.

Status Updates – Due to high request volume, daily and weekly updates on the status of room changes are not able to be provided so if students do not receive a room change offer, then a room change is not possible for them at this time.

Checkout Form – The “Checkout Form” is in the student’s MyNCF portal under Housing Registration, then under “my forms” .  This is for students leaving a room because of a room change, withdrawal, LOA/ELOA, graduation, end of year leave.  (This is not for holiday breaks where your items will remain in the room)

Cancellations – To initiate the process of canceling a housing contract, students should first complete the “Housing Cancelation Form” which can be found in your MyNCF portal under Housing Registration, then under “my forms”.

Register a Guest – Students are allowed to invite guests to New College of Florida. However, students are responsible for their guests’ actions and conduct as outlined in the New College of Florida Student Code of Conduct. Guest(s) should be accompanied by their student sponsor at all times and overnight or extended stay guests must obtain a Guest Pass in advance.

Process for Obtaining a Residential Guest Pass – Students residing on campus should apply for a guest pass by completing the “Register a Guest Form” in their MyNCF portal, located under the “Housing Registration” tile. Requests should be made at least two business days in advance to allow time for processing and issuing a digital guest pass. Students will be limited to two guests at a time.

Validity and Duration – The Guest Pass is valid for up to two guests at a time for a maximum of three consecutive days. For stays longer than three consecutive days, the student must contact Housing and Residential Life for additional approval. The same guest may not stay in the same resident’s room or living unit more than twice per semester unless approved in writing by the Residential Life and Housing Office.

New College of Florida Financial Refund Policy

A. Grounds for Cancellation. Students who request cancellation of the Housing Contract must state the grounds for their request to the Division of Student Affairs. Subject to the terms, deadlines, and fees outlined above, students may request contract cancellation based on the following grounds:

  • Denial of admission;
  • Academic or administrative withdrawal, including leaves of absence;
  • Academic or administrative suspension or expulsion;
  • Off-campus study;
  • Early graduation;
  • Evidence of marriage; or
  • Other extraordinary circumstances, as determined by the Office of Student Affairs and Campus Legal Counsel.

B. Academic or Administrative Dismissal. Students who are removed from housing and/or dismissed from the College as a result of academic or administrative reasons are subject to the terms outlined in Deadlines, Fees, and Refunds above. As determined by the Dean of Student, certain adjustments may be applied to account for extraordinary circumstances or unnecessary hardship.

Students who have been determined to have preemptively unsatisfactory completed their contract prior to the end of the semester may be required to vacate the residence halls. Students must be in good academic standings with the College to remain a residential student. Students requested to leave due to having a preemptive unsatisfactory completed their contract will forfeit any and all refunds and will be charged any fees/fines/cancellation charges.

C. Conduct Dismissal. Students who are removed from housing and/or dismissed from the College as a result of sanctions or interim measures according to the Student Code of Conduct are liable for the full fees under the Housing Contract. No refunds will be issued for students removed from New College due to academic dishonesty. 

While we view the closure of the campus as unlikely, in the event that the College was required to close its residence halls after the “No refund date”, the College would make every effort to return some portion of housing fees.

Find information about the updated meal plans on the Dining Services page.

Housing and Residential Life in partnership with the Accessible Learning Center (ALC) are available to assist with the implementation of reasonable accommodations upon request from new or current students whose disabilities substantially limit their ability to live in New College’s traditional housing arrangement. Housing requests need to be made on an yearly basis.

Residential accommodations requests may include but not limited to:

  • Single room
  • First-floor access
  • Access to full kitchen
  • Off-campus space
  • Assistance animals
  • Access to a kitchen
  • Food Allergies or Sensitivities

Students registered with the ALC that have a copy of their eligibility letter must first complete a housing application, and then complete a residential accommodations request form that can by found in their MyNCF portal under the housing registration tile. If students need assistance accessing the form or have any questions about their housing options, please contact the office at [email protected].  Students not registered with the ALC, should contact the ALC a few weeks before the housing deadlines to give the ALC time to evaluate requests.   Learn more about residential accommodations by going to the Accessible Learning Center.

Please adhere to all residential deadlines or Housing and Residential Life may not be able to accommodate late requests due to limited availability of housing options, even if there is a recommendation from the ALC.