A busy New York City street; a building facade with an ‘SVA’ flag on it. A busy New York City street; a building facade with an ‘SVA’ flag on it.
A busy New York City street; a building facade with an ‘SVA’ flag on it. A busy New York City street; a building facade with an ‘SVA’ flag on it.
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Discover On-Campus Housing

At SVA, we strive to support our students both inside and outside the classroom. Students living on campus join a unique community of artists in a safe, diverse, and supportive living environment. 


We offer students several housing options to fit all living preferences and budgets. Ludlow Residence is a traditional-style residence hall that offers single and double-room options. The 23rd Street and 24th Street Residences offer students apartment-style living.


For information on summer housing, visit our Summer Housing page.


If you have any questions, contact us at reslife@sva.edu or 212.592.2140


  • 2025–26 Academic Year

    I am a new* student (*beginning my study for the first time during the Fall 2025 semester) at SVA. I paid the $400 housing placement fee. What happens next?

    Congratulations on your acceptance to SVA! If you have submitted your housing placement fee, you should expect to receive an email invitation to complete the housing application at your SVA email address during the first week of April. Look out for the invitation to complete the housing application at your SVA email address. Please be sure that you do not access the application until you receive the invitation email.


    Housing assignment notifications will be sent to students during the second week of June and on a rolling basis, thereafter.


    I am currently in housing and I'd like to apply for housing for the coming 25-26 academic year. How do I do that?

    If you are a returning student, who is currently in housing and you are interested in selecting housing for the 2025-2026 academic year, we will begin the Returning Student room selection process during the second week of February 2025.


    I am not a new student and I am not currently in housing, but I'd like to apply for housing for the 25-26 academic year. How do I do that?

    If you are a returning student (you began your studies/degree at SVA prior to this coming Fall 2025) and you are interested in housing for the 2025-2026 academic year, you can email the SVA Office of Residence Life to inquire about housing placement options/Room Selection for the coming academic year.

Logistics

Upcoming Events/Things To Do

Throughout the academic year, there are a host of events and processes for residential students. See below for upcoming events and processes.

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