FAQs for Seawolves Village

• Where is Seawolves Village located?

  Seawolves Village is located near the H Community.

• How many students can live in Seawolves Village?
  Seawolves Village will provide housing to 500 students.
• Who supports the residents of Seawolves Village?

  Residents will have access to a dedicated team that includes 2 Residence Directors (RHDs), 10 Resident Assistants (RAs), and an Area Office Manager (AOM).

• What type of buildings does Seawolves Village have?

  Five buildings are fully residential, while two feature a mix of residential spaces and essential amenities on the lower levels, making it easy for students to access everything they need within the community.

• What amenities and services are available?
  • Climate-controlled housing for year-round comfort.
  • Computer labs for academic work and collaboration.
  • Two student lounges, designed for relaxation, socializing, or studying.
  • A community kitchen featuring a countertop, stove, microwave, sink, tables, and chairs.
  • Laundry facilities conveniently located on-site.
  • Fitness room equipped with exercise bikes, ellipticals, and treadmills.
  • Supportive services offices for RAs and RHDs, providing a place for students to seek assistance or guidance.
  • Area Office offering administrative support and resources.

  Outdoor courtyard, including community greenspace, tables, chairs, and benches. 
• What is the layout of the residential floors?

  Each residential floor houses 50 residents and includes:

  • 1 single room for the RA
  • 14 double occupancy rooms
  • 7 economy rooms
• Who will live in Seawolves Village?

  As this community will open near the end of the Fall 2025 semester, first-year and continuing students will be housed here through May 2026. 

  Starting in Fall 2026, Seawolves Village will serve as home to a diverse and engaged group of returning students, fostering a strong sense of community. The residential population will include:

  • Sustainability Living Learning Community members, students committed to environmental responsibility and sustainable living practices.
  • Second Year Living Community (2YLC) participants, students developing leadership skills through dynamic, experience-based learning. This will be in addtion to 2YLC students living in Lauterbur Hall.
  • General returning residential students, bringing together a wide range of experiences and perspectives to enrich the community.
• Are there any ADA-compliant rooms?

  Some bedrooms in Seawolves Village will meet ADA standards, and each floor will have an ADA-accessible shower stall and toilet.

• What safety measures are in place at Seawolves Village?
  The safety and well-being of our students is always our top priority. Seawolves Village employs the same high-level security measures as other campus residences, including Lenel access control systems and security cameras strategically placed throughout the community. These features ensure that residents can enjoy peace of mind while living, studying, and engaging with their peers.
• What is pre-fabricated housing?
  The prefabricated housing at Seawolves Village is constructed in sections within an indoor manufacturing facility before being transported to the site for assembly. Each unit is pre-built with walls, ceilings, floors, windows, and roofing, ensuring a high level of quality and efficiency in the construction process. Once assembled on-site, the buildings will be finished with Wolf Baltic Blue vinyl siding, a premium material that replicates the appearance of traditional clapboard siding, similar to the renovated Chapin Housing units.
• How does pre-fabricated construction differ from traditional construction?
  The prefabricated housing at Seawolves Village is constructed in a climate-controlled facility, ensuring a consistent and efficient building process. This method offers superior construction quality while reducing overall build time, as there are no weather-related delays. The accelerated construction timeline also leads to cost savings, making it a highly efficient and effective approach to housing development.
• Is Seawolves Village permanent housing?
  Yes, this housing is being built as a permanent addition to campus. The approval and permitting process for Seawolves Village is even more rigorous than that of traditional site-built construction. These buildings will have engineered foundations and permanent connections to Stony Brook University’s utility infrastructure, including water, sewer, IT data, and electricity. Additionally, the site features a stormwater management system designed to handle extreme weather events.