About
The New York Loft is a 4,400 square foot facility located in the Gramercy Park neighborhood of Manhattan. There are two large bunk rooms, each with 10 beds, and one private room that sleeps up to four people. See more detailed information about our accommodations and view our photo gallery.
History
The New York Loft program was created in 1973, led by faculty from the Department of Art, from a desire to enhance higher education and broaden App State students’ lives. The original 2,250 square foot facility was opened in 1974 in Tribeca. The Board of Trustees of the Endowment Fund of Appalachian State University purchased the current location in 1998.
Faculty & Staff Directorships
Directorship positions at the New York Loft are available to all full-time App State faculty for summer sessions, fall and spring semesters. Directors of the off-campus housing facility live in and direct operations of the Loft while fulfilling a departmental research project. The directorships run concurrent with App State’s semesters. Staff directorship positions are available for full time staff members (SHRA and EPS Non-faculty) during winter break.
Student Interns
Two bunk spaces are continually held for App State students each semester who are completing internships for credit. There is an application process for these students, and priority is given to upperclassmen and to students who may not have another opportunity for personal and professional development. Learn how to apply as a student intern.
Off-Campus Advisory Board
- Kristie Beach, Assistant Budget Director – University Budget Office
- Jamie Parson, Acting Vice Provost for Faculty Policies, Development & Training – Academic Affairs
- Jennifer Geouque, Interim Budget Director – University Budget Office
- Jennifer Hayward, Executive Assistant – College of Business
- Martha Marking, Professor – Theatre and Dance
- Stacy Sears, Director of Academic Services for Athletes – Student Learning Center
- Tori Goff, Administrative Support Specialist – Alumni Engagement
- Casey Darnell, NY Loft Coordinator – University Budget Office
- Lisa Stinson, Professor – Studio Art
- Jenny Cancro, Budget Analyst – University Budget Office
