Themed Housing

Do you and your friends share an interest that you would like to incorporate into your residential experience? If so, then theme housing is right for you!!

Theme Housing is designed to offer students who share common educational, social or extracurricular interests the opportunity to live together in on-campus housing. Residents within their common theme will explore their passions with a cohort of students who share similar interests and experience an increased sense of belonging, all while enjoying the convenience of living just minutes from the classroom.

Current students may choose to join an existing theme, described below, or create a theme with friends from common classes, clubs, organizations, fraternities or sororities.

Theme Housing Options

Civic Engagement Theme House is home to students who share a passion for political and social issues on local, regional and national levels. As the upper-class extension to the Civic Engagement Living Learning Community, residents are able to continue their community involvement and commitment for helping others.

Living Well Theme House is an innovative community that promotes and celebrates healthy living options, and balance, in all aspect of students' lives. This house explores connections between one's spiritual, physical, intellectual and emotional well-being and welcomes students of all majors. This is not the substance free theme house.

Math, Science and Engineering Theme House is home to students who have an interest in an array of science, technology, engineering and math. This theme house is the upper-class extention for the first-year Living Learning Community. New and continuing students who wish to explore the fun in these technical disciplines are welcome to apply.

Substance Free Theme House is intended for students who have made a personal commitment to share an alcohol and drug-free living experience. Residents choosing to live in the Substance Free Theme House agree that they, or their guests, will not consume or be under the influence of alcohol and other substances while in the residence hall.

Arts Theme House is for students who are interested in studying drama, dance, music, graphic design and fine arts, or just have a passion for the arts. This theme house is the upper-class extension for the first-year Living Learning Community, inviting students with an academic or personal interest in the arts to join this eclectic community of creative individuals.

Cultural Cooking Theme House is for students interested in exploring the many tastes of culinary cuisine. If you consider yourself a "foodie," like to try new things and think the key to a great time are good friends and delicious food; this is the theme house for you!

Health Sciences Theme House is ideal for students considering a career in the Health Sciences profession, such as premedical studies, pre-veterinary studies, pre-dental studies, physician assistant studies, community health or clinical psychology. Residents choosing to live in the Health Sciences Theme House will be able to support each other through their academic programs in a community that encourages related programming, study groups and career-orientated preparation.

Themed Housing - Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can I learn more about Theme Housing?

To learn more about the Theme Housing Program, you are invited to attend one of the informational sessions listed below. You may also speak to your Resident Assistant or Resident Director about your interest in the program, and review the Theme Housing Brochure.

Themed Housing Informational Sessions:

Tuesday, January 24 • Stuyvesant Hall – 9pm

Wednesday, January 25 • Netherlands; Orange House – 6pm

Wednesday, January 25 • Netherlands; Rotterdam House - 6:30pm

Wednesday, January 25 • Netherlands; Leiden House – 7pm

Wednesday, January 25 • Netherlands; Groningen - 7:30pm

Thursday, January 26 • Netherlands; Suffolk Hall Lounge - 5pm

Friday, January 27 • Netherlands; Suffolk Hall Lounge - 2pm

Q: Where is theme housing located?

A: Theme Housing is located in the newly renovated Nassau Hall, which provides a range of suite-style living options. Communities within the same theme will be clustered in suites and will have full access to floor lounges for meeting areas and program space.

Q: How do I apply for theme housing?

A: After you determine which theme you would like to apply for, and which of your friends are also interested in joining, complete the Upper-Class Theme Housing Intent Form. The form, available here, is due by Friday, February 24, 2012. The Office of Residential Programs will contact residents accepted into the with further instructions.

Q: How will I be contacted?

A: Once your Upper-Class Theme Housing Intent Form has been reviewed, you will be contacted via your Hofstra Pride Account, provided on the intent form. It is your responsibility to check your Pride email account for details regarding your status.

Q: What happens if we're selected to join a theme?

A: Once contacted by the Office of Residential Programs, you will be asked to participate in the Upper-Class Theme Housing Lottery on Thursday March 15, 2012 online. 

Q: What do I need to do to participate in the Upper-Class Theme Housing Lottery?

A: In order to participate in the Theme Housing Lottery, the applicants must first be accepted into the program. Once accepted, and contacted by the Office of Residential Programs, residents will participate in the online Theme Housing Lottery on  Thursday March 15, 2012. To participate in the Housing Lottery, each resident listed on the intent form will need to be a current student, have completed a housing application for the 2012-2013 academic year, and clear up any outstanding balances with the Office of Student Financial Services prior to participating in the themed lottery process.

Q: I completed a housing intent form, but wasn't approved! What now?

A: Unfortunately, Theme Housing space is limited and not every theme candidate is guaranteed to be approved. Preference is given to students returning to the theme housing program and to residents who submit their Theme Housing Intent Form prior to the Friday February 24, 2012 deadline. If you (or your theme) were not chosen during this application process; you may reapply for the following academic year. In the meantime, you may still participate in general room selection as long as you have completed the requirements to participate in the process.

Q: May commuter students apply for theme housing?

A: Commuting students may be pulled into a themed room by a current resident student. 

Q: Where can I find the forms needed to apply for Theme Housing?

A: You may download the necessary forms on the "forms and applications" section of the Residential Programs website. You may also download the Upper-Class Theme Housing Intent Form here.