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Off-Campus Housing Near Molloy
$3,210+/unit
Fees may applyAvalon Rockville Centre
$3,590+/unit
Fees may applyFairfield Tudor At Rockville Centre
About Off-Campus Housing Near Molloy College
Molloy University is a Catholic school of about 5,100 students founded by the Dominican Sisters in Rockville Centre, New York, a walkable Long Island village. Molloy grew up as a commuter campus, and while it now has three residence halls clustered around McGovern Plaza, a garden courtyard with picnic tables and artwork, most students live nearby or commute. The village is the draw: a compact downtown of shops and civic life, the towering St. Agnes Cathedral, and Rockville Centre's many parks and ballfields. On campus, the Lions fill the athletic facilities and the Madison Theatre brings in performances. The Long Island Rail Road runs straight to Penn Station in Manhattan, with a campus shuttle linking the train and town.
Molloy College Housing Requirements
Freshman Live-On Requirement
Molloy does not require freshmen to live on campus, which fits its commuter roots, so first-year students can live in a residence hall, rent nearby, or commute from a family home on Long Island. On-campus beds are limited, housing only a small share of undergraduates across Bogner, Fitzgerald, and Maria Regina Halls. Off-campus and commuting are the norm rather than the exception.
Off-Campus Eligibility
Students who rent locally usually do so in Rockville Centre and the surrounding villages, often working with local agents, with no residency rule to clear first. The rental process is standard New York suburban, and Long Island landlords screen carefully. Watch for occupancy rules and any village requirements on rentals.
Lease Timing
Expect a twelve-month lease, a security deposit, and proof of income or a guarantor. Confirm whether parking is included, and read the lease for who covers heat and utilities. Sign as a group if you are splitting a house, and line up your paperwork early.