<p>There's no guarantee that you'll get to have UHall as a choice. If they again designate the same freshman dorms, chances are you will not. The overflow was for last year and some freshmen were placed in dorms other than those designated. No one knows if that will happen this year.</p>
<p>Uhall is the best dorm you can get as a freshman. It's supposed to be an upperclassman dorm, but this year they had to make it 2/3 freshmen (first 10 floors)becuase of the overflow of students. It was built in 1998, has a living room, kitchen two bedrooms for two people each etc. It's very new/modern looking, which some people don't like because it does not have the "homey" feel to it that Hayden has, somewhat. Freshmen perfer Uhall as being the best though, my friend from Hayden said, "Well this definitely kicks Hayden's ass" hehe. It has a really pretty atrium-style dining hall, and the only bad thing about it is that it's a 10/15 minute walk to WSP, which can be annoying on really cold days. That also has an upside to it too because you wouldn't really be in the "NYU Bubble" that is Washington Square Park - you feel more integrated in the city. Also, like I said before you don't need to get a meal plan, which is awesome - it's cheaper not having a meal plan also you get to have some variety of food that is NYC! Some people perceive UHall as being less social as some of the other dorms, since our rooms are so nice, we actually stay in them :). I haven't had any trouble making friends though, also NYU has this whole First Year program in the dorms where your RA gets lots of money to spend on the floor, so you can do trips as a floor different places in the city etc. - so that's another way to meet people. </p>
<p>Hope that helps.</p>
<p>Hey- How are the low cost triples in Hayden and Rubin?</p>
<p>What is your opinion of Goddard? If you had to choose between Hayden and Goddard which one would you prefer and why?</p>
<p>Oh also, how do you become an RA? What credentials do you need? Are there freshman RA's?</p>
<p>The dorms designated for freshman dorms for next year are: Weinstein, Brittany, Goddard, Hayden, Rubin, and Third Ave. North.</p>
<p>lilw, no you can't be an R.A. as a freshman. Most of the R.A.s are juniors or seniors.</p>
<p>When I was talking about the cost difference...I was talking about standard rooms (2 person rooms or 4 person suites). It is correct that low cost triples will cost less, though a very small percentage of NYU students live in rooms like this. At the other end in price, singles will cost more. As far as freshmen dorms, between the standard rooms which most freshmen live in, I don't think there is that big of a difference in price.</p>
<p>jwblue, here are the room costs for this year for standard rooms:</p>
<p>Brittany $7740</p>
<p>Goddard $9850</p>
<p>Hayden $9850
(lowcost triple $7080)</p>
<p>Rubin $7740
(lowcost triple $5580)</p>
<p>Weinstein $9850</p>
<p>Even in the standard rooms, there can be as much as a $2100 difference. And then there's Third Ave. North, apt. style, which is even more $10,980.</p>
<p>If UHall is made into a freshmen dorm (which I dont think it is), it will give Hayden a run for its money for best residence for freshmen. I lived in UHall for a year....and its really great....probably even better now, its next to a dorm with a swimming pool which students can use. </p>
<p>I have to disagree with Iheart's assessment. One thing that Hayden has over Uhall is the area in my opinion. For a freshmen, I'd take Washington Sq. over the Union Sq. area anyday. The NYU bubble is a very good thing, esp. freshmen year....NYU has made Greenwich Village truly awesome, and really carved out its own campus in the area. The bars in the Washington Sq. vicinity cater much more to college students and NYU in particular (ie they don't card as hard since they need NYU students' business), whereas the Union Sq. and Park Ave South area has an older yuppie crowd (hang there when you graduate from NYU and have a job), and tends to be much pricier to hang out in....better to pay $10 for a pitcher of beer than $10 for a weak martini. Slowly but surely, there is getting to be more of an NYU presence in Union Sq. as well with new dorms such as Palladium and Coral Towers opening up in recent years. </p>
<p>-NYU class of '00</p>
<p>Alwaysamom,</p>
<p>Interesting...I never lived in Rubin or Brittany, so I didn't know that....but perhaps they are cheaper because they have no air conditioning (my friend lived there over one summer..it was quite an experience from what he tells me). </p>
<p>Its very true apt. style dorms (primarily for upper classmen save Third North) are more expensive (especially Alumni w/singles), but you can get a meal plan smaller than whats required for traditional dorms there.</p>
<p>Hayden
The best Freshmen dorm socially Hayden is the most fun. It is also across the park from campus so the location is tough to beat. The rooms however are a little cramped especially if you are in a triple.
3rd North
Quickly becoming the best Freshmen dorm I HIGHLY RECCOMEND IT. While it is farther from campus (about 5 blocks away) it mixes great rooms with a great social life. For those of you who need a low cost triple 3rd North is your best bet. There is no air conditioning however so be warned. It gets cold quickly though so you are never uncomfortable. 3rd North feels like realy college dorm due to the courtyard and apartment feel. They also have a dining hall in their dorm which is awesome. (I'll be an RA there next year to! :) )
U Hall
U Hall will be an all Freshmen dorm next year. The rooms are the nicest of all Freshmen dorms but it is also the farthest from campus. The bus runs their but during Freshmen year it is nice to be closer.
Brittany
Brittany is kind of a forgotten NYU dorm. It is not nice and not bad just kind of in the middle. In my experience people were assigned Brittany, they never asked for it.
Weinstein
Weinstein sucks. The rooms are small especially if you request a low cost triple. The only upside is the dining hall downstairs and its close proximity to campus.
Goddard
Same as Brittany</p>
<p>Overall NYU housing blows almost every other school in the nation but you won't get to see why until your Sophomore Junior and Senior years. Your freshmen year however is a lot of fun as the dorms are much more social.</p>
<p>According to JWBLUE, U Hall is not designated as a freshman dorm in 05/06. On the other hand, ASK ABOUT NYU says that U Hall will be all freshmen in 05/06. Who's right? Is there some way to check? Absent U Hall, Hayden seems like the logical choice for ED students.</p>
<p>Next question: Are all the rooms in Hayden the same? Are some better than others? If so, why? Size? Location? Configuration? Other factors? </p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>So Cal Dad</p>
<p>U Hall will be an all Freshmen dorm next year. The sophomores will be moved to Greenich hotel and other dorms (most likely Cliff or Water st.) Low cost triples are not as nice as other rooms but everything is random. Some rooms are better/slightly bigger than others but you can't request them since NYU does housing through a lottery system and in coming Freshemen have no points. You can request what dorm you would like however. Personally I would not request U Hall for a good freshmen experience. A slightly nicer room (I assure you it is not much better) will not make up for the school feel that you will get at 3rd North or Hayden.<br>
good luck</p>
<p>To answer the question fom lilw, RA's must have junior senior or graduate standing. In order to become one you fill out an application and go through a long interview process. They give you mock situations and you say how you would handle them. If your selected then in the Spring semester you attend a 2 hour class every week on RA duties.<br>
I highly reccomend becoming an RA. You get to know a lot of people and plan fun activities and your housing and meal plan are free. It is a lot of work but well worth it.</p>
<p>the dorms arent whats important so much as the city</p>
<p>According to the answer to a recent question on the Admissions office b/b, Uhall is NOT designated as a freshman dorm next year.</p>
<p>So, it would appear that askaboutNYU is incorrect about that. Choosing a dorm is a very personal thing which each student has to decide for themselves. There are pros and cons for all of them and it just depends what your student thinks is their highest priority. When my D was accepted E.D. two years ago, she studied the housing website and narrowed down her choices according to the things which were important to her. She had already been in several of the dorms because she had friends there before she applied. She wanted location (proximity to WSP), a dining hall, air-conditioning. Those were her top three. She chose Weinstein and it worked out fine. She found it very social (sometimes too social!), you can't beat the location, and she thought the dining hall was the best one. A/C was nice to have because, despite what people say, it can get very hot in the city in the fall and spring.</p>
<p>I spoke to her last night and she recommended, again, that this year's students have a look at the nyu housing livejournal for ideas as to what's good and bad about each dorm. No single dorm is going to please each and every kid.</p>
<p>ffldmom
Don't know about Hayden, but my son is in Goddard (Concrete Images Explorations Program). It is, I believe, the smallest of the Freshman dorms. He has had a wonderful experience. Rooms vary in configuration and size. They are air conditioned. His floor is apparently social. Groups go together to eat at nearby cafeterias. Easy access to Starbucks. The explorations program was positive in that it meant everyone on his floor had at least one interest (art) in common.</p>
<p>Hi, mom. Thanks for posting such good information. What is the livejournal that you've mentioned?</p>
<p>Thank you...</p>
<p>I'll see if I can reach my D sometime today and get the information on the livejournals for you. :) Hopefully, I can post a link by tonight.</p>