<p>I called the Housing Office to ask a few questions and they told me that all incoming freshman for Fall 2009 will be tripled at Stony Brook, including students enrolled in the Honors College and the WISE program. I was also told that although they will seek to "detriple," it will not happen to everyone, and you can expect that many people will remain in triples for the entire semester, if not beyond. This crush for housing really makes me wonder if Stony Brook is the right place for my daughter, and I also wonder about the fire safety of such arrangements. Is this what the economy has wrought?</p>
<p>Tripling is nothing. Some schools have quads.</p>
<p>We all deal with tripling. It is the luck of the draw based on your roommates and suitemates. Personally, I wasn't so lucky so I hated it and I was never de-tripled. So can't tell you anything.</p>
<p>I am concerned about tripling too. My understanding is that they are tripling up rooms that were designed for two students. The problem isnt putting three people into a room it is putting three people in a room built for two. I am going to do a tour in April before I decide and I am going to ask to see a triple room. There is no way I am going to spend a year crammed into a room.</p>
<p>I agree that tripling sucks, but room size is also dorm and quad dependent. So it also depends where you will live. Another aspect to consider if your suitemates/roommates and how respectful you are to each other. Some are here to party, while others are here to work. I mean I only cared about that they were quiet when I slept since I do all of my studying in the library. I agree year one sucks, but it sucks for everyone and SBU isn't the only school that triples freshmen. I have friends in ivys who were tripled also. So best advice is suck it up and pray for good, quiet, and respectable roommates, which are pretty hard to find.</p>
<p>I am concerned because I am 6'3, any fit would be a tight fit but I need at least a decent bed.</p>
<p>At least in my quad, the beds are oriented as a single bed and 2 bunk beds right next to each other. I agree it will be tight, but you just gotta live with it. We all did.</p>
<p>Three guys- one room? Must smell nice.</p>
<p>I dont think tripling at SB would be as bad as others schools, as my understanding is that a lot of the kids from the metro NYC area go home weekends, if not every weekend, lots of weekends. </p>
<p>I assume SB has "quiet" dorms, and I would advise any student to consider such.</p>
<p>Sadly quiet dorms are the luck of the draw depending on building, room, and of course your room/suitemates.</p>
<p>There are triples and quads, but they try to detriple as fast as possible. Soo many students are going here, but not enough space is provided for everyone, so we have to accommodate everyone, or accept less. They quad as well, and we are NOT the only school that does this. Most SUNY schools do this, I believe, and maybe even some private schools. Being tripled isn't that bad, unless you have bad roommates.</p>
<p>The tripled rooms have been modified to meet fire standards when necessary. </p>
<p>I recommend going for corridor style rather than suite style if you're concerned about space. The room you're fitting three people into will be bigger, although you won't have the common room. </p>
<p>It's hard, but it's only one year. Chances are good you'll have at least one roommate who is never around. </p>
<p>Also, I'm not sure if this is still true, but I believe you pay less for a tripled room.</p>
<p>Yes... last year, you got a $5/day credit until you're offered a detriple. (Which doesn't sound like much at first, but $35/week adds up quickly.) I'm assuming they'll offer the same bonus this year, but haven't heard anything yet.</p>
<p>Chris</p>
<p>I'm a prospective student, and I'm well prepared to triple. SB admissions hit a high this year because of the low tuition and costs. I don't think it's feasible for them to detriple this year.</p>
<p>I think whether one can live with tripling is a personal decision. Ask yourself -- can I sleep with a light or TV on? To me that would be the biggest issue. I would have hoped that SB would insitute (by choice) quiet and wellness dorms. I have nothing agaisnt parting, but it seems to me that putting people togethor who agree on lights and TV off at a certain hour would be better for all.</p>