Summer Housing

Housing at Fordham University’s McMahon Hall

The Ailey School has several housing options for students in the Professional Division Summer Intensive.  Students may be housed at Fordham University's McMahon Hall dormitory, located a five minute walk from The Ailey School. McMahon Hall offers air-conditioned apartment-style housing with a 24-hour security guard. Each suite contains a common room, kitchen, bathroom, and either 2 or 3 bedrooms that can accommodate 2 to 3 students per bedroom. Apartments come with basic dorm-style furnishings. Kitchens are equipped with refrigerators, electric stove-top oven, and sink. The facility offers free wireless internet and free laundry facilities. Resident assistants live on-site to assist students in acclimating to New York City and to plan group activities throughout the summer.  A chaperone program is required for students who are 15 years old. 

Fordham University McMahon Hall Summer Housing rates:
Junior Division - age 15: $2835
Professional Division - ages 16 - 19: $3170

Meals are not included in the cost of housing.

Email housing@alvinailey.org for a McMahon Hall Summer Housing Packet.

Housing at The Ludlow Residence

Alternately, students 17 and older may be housed at the Ludlow Residence, located in Manhattan’s vibrant Lower East Side neighborhood, a short subway commute from The Ailey School. The Ludlow Residence offers air-conditioned single and double rooms with shared bathrooms. Rooms come with basic dorm-style furnishings, a small refrigerator, and a microwave oven. The facility offers free wireless internet, free laundry facilities, a common kitchen and lounge area, and a large outdoor patio. An Ailey School Resident Assistant lives on the premises and is available to orient students to the local area, travel to and from The Ailey School, and organize activities throughout the summer. Applications are available starting in January.

Ludlow Residence Summer Housing rate: $3000

Meals are not included in the cost of housing.

Email admissions@alvinailey.org for a Ludlow Residence Summer Housing Packet.

Academic Year Housing

Certificate Program, Independent Study Program,
and Scholarship Program

During the school year, The Ailey School offers limited housing at the Ludlow Residence for students in the Certificate, Independent Study and Scholarship Programs.   Because housing at Ludlow is subsidized by The Ailey School during the academic year, students must demonstrate financial need in order to be considered for a single or double room.

Housing applications are sent to all accepted students by email. The Ailey School Co-Director and Admissions Director review applications after all auditions have taken place and notifications are sent out in July.

Academic Year Housing

Ailey/Fordham BFA Program

Housing for students in the Ailey/Fordham BFA Program is available at Fordham's McMahon Hall and McKeon Hall during the academic year. Learn more at the Office of Residence Lift at Fordham University or call 212-636-7100.

Off-Campus Housing

The Ailey School provides a list of independent residences and housing resources for those students in all Professional Division Programs who wish to live independently. 

Email admissions@alvinailey.org for a Housing List.