º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ is pleased to offer full-time students an off-campus housing option with shuttle service at St Thomas Aquinas College-STAC (10 miles away) in Sparkill, NY for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Housing Eligibility Requirements
- All students must take at least 9 credits of their full-time enrollment at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ in person throughout the semester.
- Student seeking to withdraw from an in-person class must email [email protected] for the appropriate approval before completing this step. Failure to comply can result in being removed from housing at the student’s expense.
- Students are only permitted to take classes at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ.
- Students must be enrolled full-time (12 credits minimum) before applying and maintain full-time enrollment while living in housing.
- Students must remain in good academic standing (2.0 GPA minimum; not applicable to first-time new students)
- Students must be in good judicial standing (low-level incidents at a minimum to be determined by Judicial Affairs; not applicable to first-time new students).
- Students must attend the mandatory housing meeting/orientation which will occur at the beginning of the semester.
- Students must have their º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ email set up before applying as all communication will be sent to your º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ email
- Students are required to set up/check their º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ and STAC email for housing info/updates frequently.
- º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ students are issued a STAC email for correspondence with the STAC administration
- Students must agree to abide by all STAC and º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ policies and procedures, including the Student Code of Conduct for º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ and STAC.
Cost for Spring 2026
Registered students in the STAC-º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ Housing Partnership program are required to pay the per-semester rate of $7,300 for housing and meal plan, which includes a special STAC-º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ Housing grant of $1,075 per semester to help students afford the full $8,375 per semester approximate normal housing/meal plan. Once approved for housing, the charges will be placed on your º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ student account.
Students who participate in the off-campus housing program with STAC are required to live on campus for both the fall and spring semesters. Should a student need to break their housing contract and permanently vacate the residence hall prior to the end of the semester, they should email [email protected] formally requesting to break contract and provide a written statement stating the reasons for needing to vacate. Requests to vacate must be extenuating and beyond the student’s control. Students must receive approval from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ Housing staff BEFORE vacating their room. Students who do so without prior approval may be subjected to financial penalty. Please allow 5-7 business days for your request to be reviewed and a decision to be rendered.
Please note that if a housing contract breach is approved the student will be notified in writing and subject to a $2,000 fee for breaking the housing contract, in lieu of the $7300 fee typically charged for the entire semester. Students also MUST officially check out of their residence hall with a designated STAC Housing staff member. Not doing so may result in additional financial penalties.
*Note: All housing fees must be paid in full or payment plan must be secured through Financial Aid or the Student Accounts office no later than January 16 to be permitted to move into the dorms for the spring semester.
Accommodations at STAC
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ is not responsible to provide housing up until the prescribed move-in date which will be provided over the summer before moving in. º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ is also not responsible for providing housing after the semester ends. Please plan accordingly. Info about move-in will be sent at a later date. All info will go to your º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ account only.
There will be a professional Residence Hall Director and student Resident Assistants living onsite at STAC to serve as a resource for the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ students living there. The Residence Life Staff will be accessible 24/7.
Residence Hall Director (RHD or RD) – A professional staff member that’s already graduated from college. The RD is generally responsible for the management and daily operations of campus residence halls. The RD ensures all housing and school policies are followed. The RD also resides on campus. The RD reports to the Assistant Director or Residence Life who reports to the Director.
Resident Assistant (RA) – A student leader that attends classes at the college and works for the Office of Residence Life. The RA is there 24/7 to assist their peers on their floor, in their suite, or building as needed. The RA reports to the RD.
Students in this program will be eligible for the following services on the campus of St. Thomas Aquinas College:
- Career Services
- Counseling and Psychological Services
- Health Services
- Laundry Facilities
- Library Facilities (cannot check out items)
- Krause Fitness Center
- Student Organizations
- Student Activities Events
- Special Events and Campus Programs Designed for º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ Students
- Van Shuttle Service (STAC to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ and º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ to STAC)
Students registered in this program will be required to obtain a STAC student ID and parking pass (if applicable). Both will be supplied by St. Thomas Aquinas College at the time of move-in on campus. Students will also be provided a St. Thomas Aquinas College email address to ensure timely communication and access to services.
Spring 2026 Shuttle Schedule
Free shuttle service from STAC to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ will be provided on specific days/times. The shuttle will be in place to help students get to and from STAC-º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ for classes.
*Note: the shuttle is set to accommodate classes only. Extracurricular activities including jobs are done at the discretion of the students.
Spring 2026 Shuttle Times
*schedule subject to change and Auto Tech schedule pending*
Please remember the shuttles all leave on time
Monday
8:15 AM – STAC to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ
9:15 AM – STAC to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ
11:30 PM – STAC to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ
12:30 PM – º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ to STAC
2:00 PM – STAC to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ
3:00 PM – º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ to STAC
4:45 PM – º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ to STACÂ
6:00 PM – º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ to STAC
8:20 PM – º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ to STAC
Tuesday
7:15 AM – STAC to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ
9:00 AM – STAC to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ
11:30 AM – STAC to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ
12:30 PM – º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ to STAC
2:00 PM – STAC to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ
3:00 PM – º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ to STAC
4:45 PM – º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ to STACÂ
6:00 PM – º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ to STAC
8:20 PM – º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ to STAC
Wednesday
7:15 AM – STAC to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ
9:00 AM – STAC to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ
11:30 AM – STAC to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ
12:30 PM – º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ to STAC
2:00 PM – STAC to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ
3:00 PM – º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ to STAC
4:45 PM – º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ to STACÂ
6:00 PM – º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ to STAC
8:20 PM – º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ to STAC
Thursday
7:15 AM – STAC to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ
9:00 AM – STAC to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ
11:30 AM – STAC to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ
12:30 PM – º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ to STAC
2:00 PM – STAC to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ
3:00 PM – º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ to STAC
4:45 PM – º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ to STACÂ
6:00 PM – º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ to STAC
8:20 PM – º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ to STAC
Friday
8:15 AM – STAC to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ
9:15 AM – STAC to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ
11:30 AM – STAC to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ
12:30 PM – º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ to STAC
2:00 PM – STAC to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ
3:00 PM – º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ to STAC
4:45 PM – º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ to STACÂ
There are no shuttles on the weekend.
McNelis Commons

The McNelis Commons (known as The Commons) are clusters of suite-style rooms located around a central, shared living space. The Commons feature a laundry facility and the campus dining hall.
All rooms are equipped with a twin XL bed with dresser draws, desk, chair, closet, and a shared bathroom.
Students that are approved to live on campus will be sent a list of suggested items to bring and to keep home. This will be included in their welcome letter that will be sent to their º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ email over the summer.
Meal Plan
Your housing agreement includes your 200 Block with 200 points meal plan. This plan includes 200 meals to be utilized throughout the semester in the McNelis Commons Dining Hall (buffet style) plus 200 points per semester which can be used at the Spartan Grille (a la carte, used similar to a debit card) located on the lower level of the Romano Student Alumni Center. Unused blocks and points will not be refunded.
The meal plan can only be used at St. Thomas Aquinas College.
All students are required to have a meal plan to live on campus. This is included in the cost and cannot be removed.
How to Apply
Applications are now being accepted for the spring semester.
