Residence Halls

NJIT has been a residential campus since 1978 when Redwood Hall opened its doors. Since the first students chose to live on-campus, more than 35 years ago, thousands of men and women have discovered the many benefits of campus life.

In addition to Redwood Hall, residents can live in Cypress, Oak, Honors, Laurel, Maple, or Greek Village halls. Each building has a unique setup, so please take the time to view the information about each hall. All resident rooms are furnished with beds, dressers, lights, desks, closet space and chairs. 

Redwood Hall houses approximately 200 first-year and upper-class students in single and double rooms. Two community bathrooms are located on each floor. 

Cypress Hall houses approximately 450 first-year and upper-class students in suite-style rooms with single and double rooms.   Suites consist of of two bedrooms and a shared bathroom and foyer. 

Oak Hall houses approximately 170 upper-class students in both suite-style rooms and apartments.  Suite-style rooms are double occupancy with a kitchenette and shared bathroom.  Each apartment has a kitchen, living room and bathroom.  Apartment choices include a single bedroom with a double bedroom or two double bedrooms.

Laurel Hall houses approximately 570 upper-class students in single and double rooms. Each suite has a shared bathroom and foyer. 

Maple Hall houses 548 upper-class students in 176 apartments.  The building features an outdoor terrace, outdoor kitchen, firepits, an esports lounge, numerous single rooms, and kitchens with modern appliances.  

NJIT students use electronic cards for access to residence halls. Desk attendants are on duty 24 hours a day and provide security for the residence halls by monitoring entrances and swiping resident IDs. All guests must have a valid state photo ID and must be signed into the residence hall by a resident host. Guests must be accompanied by their hosts at all times. Residence Life has staff on-duty in each hall during non-business hours.

In addition, NJIT’s Public Safety Officers patrol the campus 24 hours a day. Patrols are conducted on foot, in cars and on bicycles. Rooftop surveillance cameras are mounted throughout campus and monitored around the clock.

To apply for housing, visit Residence Life