With the month of February, we not only celebrate the holiday of love, but also make the decision of where to reside in the next academic year. This can be tricky, as there are an abundance of options for students to choose from. Let’s help you out! We’ve speed dated with all the housing options available on campus, and summarized the living conditions of each one. Which house best suits you?

Let’s begin with West College, one of three first-year options. Like the name, West College is located on the west side of campus, between Richmond House and Fox hall. This is one of three first-year housing options available. The lower level houses one of Union’s main dining halls, making it an attraction to avoid walking far for a meal. Room options only consist of doubles or singles.

Our next date is Richmond House, only to be sought by first-years as well. Located on the Northwest side of campus. Each floor is single-gendered, unlike the other first-year housing options. If you’re looking for a quieter living option, Richmond House would be best fit.

To end the first dates with the first-year housing options is Fox Hall. Fox Hall is unlike the other two by offering singles, doubles, and suites. This allows two doubles connected with a common room, giving some extra space to its residents.

Now to begin the journey with Upperclassmen houses. Starting with Davidson House, the dorm is mostly reserved for the sophomore class. Like Fox, the room options are suites, with a few options of singles and doubles. Davi, as called by most students, is located on the Southwest side of campus. It may be a walk from the center of campus, however a short walk from Dennys.

Right next to Davidson House resides Webster House. The site was the City of Schenectaday’s former library, adding to the unique architecture of the building. The room options consist of singles, doubles, and triples. 

This date was oddly a longer distance away, but that makes sense because they are housed near the soccer fields. Previously a hotel, College Park Hall offers students many accommodations, unlike the other living options. This seven floor building offers both singles and doubles, with the addition of full bathrooms in each unit. While the rest of the campus is sweltering in the summer heat, College Park Hall will be cool with air-conditioning units!

Next up on our speed dating were the Theme Houses, offering a unique living experience on campus. These houses grant like-minded upperclassmen the ability to live together and embrace a common theme. There are occasional activities held throughout the year by these Theme Houses for campus wide events. Some Theme Houses include: Arts House, Cinematic House, Maker House, Ozone House, and many more.

Offering another exciting housing option, like the Theme Houses, are the Minerva Houses. Minerva Houses, which consists of 7 different houses, are an upperclassmen house option. Every student is a member of one of these houses, and has the opportunity to live in their assigned houses. Students who chose to reside in their assigned house have access to its programming budget, allowing them to organize a wide array of activities.

This next date was unlike the others and labeled as the campus’s hot commodity. Garnet Commons allows upperclassmen to experience apartment style living, without living off campus. Located on the West Side of campus, it houses a variety of singles or doubles, in single-gendered or co-ed apartments. There is a fully furnished living room and bathroom, supplying a comfortable living experience. 

Last but not least on our speed dating extravaganza are the Greek Houses. When in a Sorority or Fraternity on campus, there are living options specific to your organization on Greek Row. Room and Board are still paid like other resident halls, so no need to worry. Greek Houses are available to members that become fully initiated into their respective chapters, making these houses mostly the Junior class. 

Now that we’ve been on all these dates, which house will you choose? Here are some dates to keep in mind: Rising Senior room selections start February 24th, Rising Junior room reflections begin February 25th, and finally Rising Sophomore room selection begin February 26th.