On-Campus Housing & Residence Life

Live and Learn at Montclair

Our residence halls are built to be self-contained communities. With modern lounges, recreation areas and quiet study spaces, it’s easy to find the perfect balance between social connection and academic focus. Every room comes move-in ready with essential furnishings so you can start your journey the moment you arrive. Discover our residence halls, dorms, suites, and apartment style housing options. Where do you see yourself?

  • Residence Halls to fit every style:
    • Traditional
    • Apartments
    • Suites
  • Houses in our vibrant communities
  • Living Learning Communities

 

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Your Home Base for Ambition

Living on campus at Montclair State University gives you more than just a place to stay—it gives you a community where you can truly belong. Montclair offers a variety of housing options to fit your lifestyle, including apartment-style, suite-style and traditional residence halls.

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Find Your People

For students looking to level up their experience, we offer Living Learning Communities (LLCs). These special interest housing options allow you to live alongside peers who share your academic goals, passions or interests. By bridging the gap between the classroom and your front door, LLCs make it easier than ever to build lasting connections and reach your goals together.

What’s it like to live on campus?

Here, a few of our students share insights about living on the Montclair campus.

“Living on campus truly feels like living in your own little world with friends.”

Navila Gomez

Business Administration with a concentration in Entrepreneurship

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“Before coming to Montclair I heard it was a suitcase school, meaning everyone leaves on the weekend and there’s nothing to do, but there is always something to do for people still on campus.”

Danny DeRonde

Exercise Science

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Our Communities

Your living space should match your lifestyle. Whether you’re craving a tight-knit first-year experience, a creative community, or a more independent setup, our residence life options are designed to help you feel at home, get involved, and grow. Explore the communities below to find the space that fits how you live and how you want to show up on campus.

Looking for a more adult-style lifestyle? Enjoy the privacy of your own bedroom, a private or shared bathroom, a shared living space, and a full kitchen – all with the comfort of on-campus living.

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Hawk Crossings 

Want a more independent, apartment-style experience? Hawk Crossings offers on-campus living with a neighborhood feel, featuring fully furnished apartments with kitchens, living areas, and private bedrooms – perfect for upper-level students ready for a little more freedom.

The Village at Little Falls 

Live like you’re off campus — without actually being off campus. The Village at Little Falls offers spacious apartments with modern amenities, laundry on every floor, and fun extras like an outdoor pool and basketball court, all in a close-knit community for upper-class, graduate, and international students.

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23 Park Pl.

If you’re looking for a cozy, community-focused apartment-style option, 23 Park Place delivers. You’ll enjoy upper-level student living with shared kitchen access, comfortable lounge spaces, and a tight-knit vibe that makes it easy to study, relax, and connect.

Looking for a classic college experience? Traditional-style residence halls offer your own bedroom (with or without a roommate) and shared community bathrooms — perfect for building connections and jumping into campus life.

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Bohn Hall

If you want to start college surrounded by other first-year students, Bohn Hall is where it happens. You’ll live in a highly social, supportive community with easy access to resources, built-in programming, and unbeatable views of the NYC skyline — all while building friendships that last beyond your first year.

Stone Hall

Prefer a smaller, tight-knit residence hall? Stone Hall offers a welcoming traditional-style experience with a strong sense of community, renovated spaces, and a dedicated quiet wing — making it a great balance of social and study-friendly living.

Bloomfield Campus

Schweitzer Hall

Looking for a close-knit first-year community with major convenience? Schweitzer Hall connects directly to the dining hall and offers cozy common spaces, free laundry, and frequent events — making it easy to feel at home from day one.

Lester H. Clee Hall

Want the full traditional residence hall experience? Lester H. Clee Hall combines modern updates with a lively community atmosphere, featuring renovated restrooms, in-room climate control, and a popular lounge where friendships naturally form.

Want more privacy without going fully apartment-style? Suite-style living gives you your own bedroom (with or without a roommate) and a shared private bathroom with the room next door — the best of both worlds.

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Blanton Hall

Looking for comfort and convenience? Blanton Hall offers suite-style living with central air conditioning, built-in support on every wing, and easy access to the University Health Center — perfect if you want a balanced, low-stress campus experience.

Francis A. Sinatra Hall

If modern vibes matter to you, Sinatra Hall delivers. You’ll live in spacious suite-style housing designed for upper-level students, with social lounges that make it easy to connect while still having your own space.

Freeman Hall

Want to live where creativity thrives? Freeman Hall is home to the Arts Interdisciplinary Living Community, home to students majoring in art and design, music, theatre, dance, broadcasting and communication studies. Just steps from the Cali School of Music, it offers suite-style living plus an on-site dining hall for everyday convenience.

The Heights (Dinallo & Machuga Halls)

The Heights offers suite-style housing for first-year, transfer, and returning students in a modern community at the north end of campus — ideal if you want independence without losing campus connection.

Russ Hall

Prefer a smaller, more intimate residence hall? Russ Hall combines suite-style living with shared amenities like a recreation room and full kitchen, all next to Freeman Hall and its dining options.

Bloomfield Campus

Franklin Street Residence Hall

Want the most modern living on campus? Franklin Street offers high-end suite-style housing with full kitchens, smart TVs, free laundry, and Wi-Fi — perfect if you’re craving comfort with a premium feel.

225 Liberty Residence Hall

Looking for a social, well-supported community? 225 Liberty offers suite-style living with shared amenities, an active lounge, and Campus Security located right in the building — ideal for both first-year and upper-level students.

Want a more home-like campus experience? House-style living at Bloomfield gives you extra space, full kitchens, shared common areas, and a tight-knit community — perfect if you’re looking to build real connections while enjoying a little more independence.

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19 Austin Place

If you want cozy, community-forward living, 19 Austin Place feels like home. You’ll share a spacious house with a small group of students, complete with a full kitchen, large living room, and outdoor green space — all just steps from the dining hall, Student Center, and Bloomfield Ave.

23 Austin Place

Looking for a modern upgrade? 23 Austin Place offers fully renovated, house-style living with in-unit laundry, bathrooms on every floor, and a bright, updated feel. You’ll be close to campus essentials and public transportation while enjoying a comfortable, independent lifestyle.

Apply for Housing Now!

Take the first step in choosing your home away from home by filling out our Housing Application. 

FYI, housing for first-year and transfer students enrolling for the fall semester is guaranteed for those who meet the below criteria (space permitting):

  • Have been fully accepted to the University
  • Submit all enrollment confirmation forms and fees by the semester deadline
  • Pay the $300.00 non-refundable housing application fee by the semester deadline
  • All required immunization records have been submitted and processed by the Student Health Center
  • Complete the Residence License and Dining Agreement

Deadline to submit for the fall semester: May 1

Housing Application Instructions

 

Have Questions? We’re Here To Help!

Whether you’re curious about housing options, move-in details, or what life on campus is really like, our Residence Life team is here to support you. Reach out anytime with questions — we’re happy to help you find the living experience that feels right for you.

Office of Residence Life

The Office of Residence Life provides a residential experience that supports your academic success, safety and personal growth. Through our facilities, services and programs, we create an environment where you feel supported, engaged and at home.