Residence Hall Opened August 2009
About the Summit
The Summit opened in August 2009 as the first residence hall on the Queens College campus. The residence hall is located in the heart of the campus between the FitzGerald Gymnasium and Rosenthal Library which provides easy access to students. The low-rise, U-shaped, 506-bed building has three wings of varying stories to complement the heights of the surrounding buildings. Students are able to reduce their carbon footprint by using one of the college's inexpensive and convenient Zipcars. (A limited number of parking spaces are also available to Queens College students.)
In keeping with Queens College's commitment to sustainability, the design of The Summit meets Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) requirements for Silver certification. The LEED rating system is overseen by the United States Green Building Council, which awards certification to structures that prevent waste and conserve energy in measureable ways.
Rents vary depending on the unit type; the price per semester ranges from $4,250 for accommodations in a shared bedroom to $7,000 for a single bedroom. Each bedroom is a multi-occupied suite that includes a kitchenette, a common living area, and a bath.