Process

Baruch Housing Application Process

The information below outlines the overall process for reserving a bed in Baruch College’s Residence Hall at 569 Lexington Ave.

*Please note: there is NO security deposit any longer. Please do not send in a deposit!*

1. Complete the Housing Application

   Baruch has a limited number of beds available in the Midtown East building, located at 569 Lexington Avenue, a few subway stations away from campus. To reserve a bed, first you must complete the online application. A roommate finder form will be available to pair you with a roommate, but that form is optional.

2. Offer Letter

   Once we receive your application, if we are able to offer you a bed, you will receive an offer letter via email. You must sign this document to affirm that you want a bed on campus for the full Fall 2024/Spring 2025 Academic Year.

3. License Agreement

   Once we receive your completed offer letter, we will send you the license agreement, which is the final step of the process. When you sign the agreement, you are locked into housing for the full academic year (except for exchange programs, study abroad, and graduation). Signing the license agreement means that you are responsible for the housing costs for both semesters, so please make sure you are ready to commit for the full academic year before you sign! We must receive the offer letter and license agreement before a bed will be assigned.

4. Room Assignment & Move-in Information

   Once all the paperwork has been completed, you will be notified of your room assignment by Residence Life. You will be provided with information on your room, the name of your roommate and information on when you can move in.

5. Housing Charges

   The Housing Fee for each semester (amount dependent upon the type of room are assigned) will be placed on your CUNYfirst account. All payments for this fee should be paid through CUNYfirst.

6. Cancellation

   Once a student signs the license agreement, they are locked into Housing at Baruch for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 (August 2024-May 2025) and responsible for the full housing costs for both semesters. If a student cancels after they have signed the license agreement, they will be charged the following fees:

• If a student cancels before July 31: Cancellation fee is $1,000.
• If a student cancels between August 1-August 15: Cancellation fee is $2,000.
• If a student cancels after August 15: Cancellation fee is $3,000.

If a student cancels their spring semester housing after November 15, they will be responsible for the full spring housing costs. If they cancel before November 15, they will be responsible for the $3,000 cancellation fee.

Rooms are assigned on a first come, first served basis, with priority given to students out-of-state, or more than 30 miles from campus. Any specific requests (roommate preferences, type of room, etc.) will be honored as possible, but is not guaranteed.

Please email Residence.Life@baruch.cuny.edu with any questions!