Marist College is a residential college, providing housing options to most undergraduate students. Freshmen are housed in Marian, Leo, and Sheahan Halls, which are traditional residence hall style accommodations. Access to these residence areas is only permitted by presenting a valid Marist College identification card or an authorized guest pass issued by the College. The guest must be accompanied by his or her host.
Security officers patrol the campus twenty-four hours a day by motor vehicle and foot patrol.
When not staffed by security the buildings are closed. These magnetically locked doors release automatically in the case of a power outage or a fire alarm. A night escort service is available for students or staff upon request. Residential Life Staff Professional Resident Directors and numerous trained student Resident Assistants are all members of the Housing and Residential Life staff who reside in student housing. During the evenings, RA's make rounds within student residences during which they check exterior doors.