THE RESIDENTIAL EXPERIENCE
Inter-Residence Hall Council (IRHC) is the umbrella organization for all hall councils, the student-led organizations within each residence hall at New York University. Through its network of hall councils and student leaders, IRHC works to foster a strong sense of community, connection, and belonging among the nearly 12,000 students living in NYU’s residence halls. IRHC supports residential programming, service initiatives, leadership development, and community-building opportunities that bring residents together and create a more engaging and inclusive on-campus living experience. In addition to supporting individual residence halls, IRHC organizes and sponsors large-scale programs and initiatives that are open to students across the NYU community, providing opportunities for residents to connect beyond their own halls.
IRHC also serves as a collective voice for students living on campus. As a subcommittee of the Student Government Assembly (SGA), the larger student government system at NYU, IRHC works to represent and advocate for residential students on issues that directly affect their college experience. This includes matters related to residential education, housing policies, public safety, facilities, dining, community standards, and other concerns impacting life in the residence halls. By working alongside hall councils, university administrators, and other student organizations, IRHC helps communicate student perspectives, identify areas for improvement, and advocate for meaningful changes within the residential community. Through its programming, advocacy, and collaboration, IRHC strives to make NYU’s residence halls not only places to live, but communities where students can build relationships, develop as leaders, and feel connected to the larger university.
