Frequently Asked Questions

For the 2016-17 academic year:

Queens College students:  Housing charges will appear on your Queens College bill in CUNYfirst.  Full payment may be made in the form of cash, check or money order payable to Queens College, (credit cards are NOT accepted).  Payment must be made on or before August 18, 2016 for the Fall 2016 semester or on or before January 1st, 2017 for the Spring 2017 semester.  For more information regarding your bill or to set up a payment plan with Queens College, please visit http://www.qc.cuny.edu/admissions/bursar/Pages/Billing.aspx.

Non-Queens College students:  Payment must be made directly to the Summit Apartments Housing Office on or before August 18, 2016 for the Fall 2016 semester or on or before January 1st, 2017 for the Spring 2017 semester. You have the option to make a payment directly in our office using a check or money order or pay over the phone via check or credit card.  Checks or money orders must be made payable to Q Student Residences LLC. Please note that our office does not accept cash as a form of payment.

Your housing cost depends on your room type. Please click HERE for detailed information on housing costs for the 2016-2017 academic year.  Posted costs included all utilities.

When you submit an application, you are letting us know that you are interested in living at The Summit Apartments. There is no official or binding agreement between you and the Summit Apartments with just your application.  Fees associated with your application are non-refundable and non-transferable.

When you sign a Housing License Agreement, you are signing a legally-binding contract to reside in The Summit Apartments for the full term of the Agreement (i.e., Academic Term – August 23 – May 26).

If, during your occupancy, you cannot meet the requirements of the Housing License Agreement you signed, you should submit a Petition for License Agreement Cancellation form to The Summit Apartments immediately at housing@qc.cuny.edu. Review the sample License Agreement very carefully with anyone you need to consult about your decision, such as your parent or guardian.

Any student who is attending a CUNY institution is eligible to live in The Summit Apartments.  Current residents who choose to renew their contract are given first priority to retain their exact same room or relocate to a different room.  After room assignments are completed for renewing residents, eligible applicants who are applying as new residents will be assigned on a “first-come, first-served” basis.

If a student is attending Queens College (or any other college or university), any financial aid (i.e., grants, loans, scholarships, etc.) that is remaining after Queens College tuition and fees are paid can be applied to The Summit Apartments housing cost. Any portion of The Summit Apartments housing cost that is not paid by financial aid will be an out-of-pocket expense for the student. Non-Queens College students who are interested in deferring their rent in anticipation of a financial aid refund are required to submit a Financial Aid Deferment form.

For more information regarding financial aid, please review the following websites: 
http://www.qc.cuny.edu/admissions/fa/Pages/default.aspx 

CUNY Financial Aid Website
http://qc.cuny.financialaidtv.com/

Students living in The Summit Apartments are not required to purchase a meal plan. For those students who are interested in obtaining one, Queens College offers a variety of Meal Plans.  Students may contact Chartwells Dining Services or call (718) 997-3997 regarding on-campus dining options.

Queens College students: Yes. The housing charges will appear on your bill alongside tuition and fees.

Non-Queens College students: No.  All students will be responsible for paying their fees for The Summit Apartments by contacting the office directly and making a payment in person or over the phone.

The Summit Apartments is a modernized Residence Hall with all of the necessary components to provide a safe and comfortable living experience. A courtesy officer is on-duty at the Welcome Desk, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, to monitor the entrance and sign-in/sign-out all guests.  A card access system is employed at the front door, back door, the breezeway doors and no one may enter the hall without a resident access key fob. Closed-circuit security cameras are also located throughout the building and at all entry points. All guests are required to be accompanied/escorted by their host resident while in the building.

Cancellation of an application will result in the loss of your reservation fee. The Summit Apartments Housing License Agreement is a legally-binding agreement that applies to the full term of the Agreement.  Permitted cancellation of the License Agreement will only be allowed on a limited basis and will be subject to a cancellation fee.  Acceptable reasons for canceling a License Agreement are limited to the following: a) graduation from Queens College/CUNY; b) withdrawal/transfer from Queens College/CUNY; c) an academic commitment sponsored by Queens College/CUNY that requires you to leave the NYC area and not attend on-campus classes; d) military duty activation that requires you to withdraw from Queens College/CUNY; and e) exceptional circumstances such as a medical withdrawal.

Yes, the building will be open for students to stay on-campus throughout the duration of the academic year and you will be allowed to stay on-campus over the winter break/session.

Residential housing contracts are only executed for one academic year at a time. Please note that current residents have the option to renew on an annual basis in the spring semester and/or summer terms.

Yes, however residents must sign an addition contract for the summer months and may be required to relocate within the building.

Bedroom space dimensions are listed below.  Please note that these are only average dimensions and that room sizes will vary from suite to suite.

Single bedroom in a 4BR unit   11.5’ x 8’ (average size of bedroom)
Shared bedroom in a 2BR   12’ x 12.5’ (average size of bedroom)

Your license with The Summit Apartments includes access to: 24-hour security, professional live-in Student Life staff, room and residence key-card entry, fully-furnished rooms, air conditioning, cable TV, high-speed wireless internet throughout the building, laundry facilities, a fitness center, music practice rooms, a recreational area and study lounges. All amenities are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

While there are no laundry machines in each apartment, there is a laundry room on the second floor that is open to all residents. The cost is $1.50 to wash and $1.50 to dry (a 45-minute drying cycle). Residents must provide their own detergent.

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No. As of January 1, 2012, tobacco may not be used anywhere on the Queens College campus. This policy applies to all tobacco products, such as chewing tobacco and e-cigarettes. Restrictions are in effect on all indoor and outdoor locations, including doorways, stairwells, athletic fields, and parking lots. For more information, please visit: http://www.qc.cuny.edu/about/sustainability/Pages/Tobacco-free.aspx

Yes, you can indicate your friend’s name on our roommate application form when you apply, but requests cannot be guaranteed.

Every effort is made to work with roommates to ensure they are able to peacefully coexist in the same living environment. The Summit Apartments Residence Life Staff are all available to assist roommates who may have conflicts. The Summit staff encourages residents to complete a roommate agreement in the beginning of the year to help facilitate conversations about living preferences and personal habits.

Yes, We have bike racks located around the facility. Students are not allowed to store bikes inside the building or apartment.

The only pets allowed at The Summit Apartments are fish. Fish tanks can be no larger than 10 gallons.

If you are a person with a disability and require accommodation, please contact the Housing Office at housing@qc.cuny.edu