It is a new 14-story highrise, is completely wired for Internet access, and includes a cafeteria and snack bar. Eastman graduate students generally find housing in close proximity to the School with little trouble. The Dean of Students Office, located in the Student Living Center, maintains an apartment book to aid graduate students with their search. Undergraduate students who also are pursuing a degree in the College of Arts and Sciences on the main campus may choose to live either in the Eastman Student Living Center or in a dorm on the main campus. The dorm is open for move-in just prior to orientation, normally in late August.
Eastman orientation occurs just prior to the start of the fall semester.
There are separate and joint orientation activities for international students, undergraduate students, graduate students, and Rogers Scholars. These activities include placement testing and general orientation, as well as social events. After placement testing, new students are able to register for classes. The Eastman academic year is in two semesters. The fall semester runs from around Labor Day until just before Christmas.