Named for one of the United States' original seven astronauts and the first person in space twice, Virgil T. "Gus" Grissom, Grissom Hall opened in 1967. It is a first-year coed, suite style residence hall featuring several living learning community options. It also features a smart classroom, game lounge, and a main lobby kitchenette. Grissom Hall is located in the Kirkland complex. Honors House is housed in Grissom Hall for students in the Honors Program.
Residence Director
Kyle Piscitelli
RD Office: 716-673-3512
RA Office: 716-673-3511
Each resident is issued a key for their room and mailbox (if applicable) for their own personal use. Loss of either key should be reported as soon as possible by filling out the appropriate form.
After completing the form, follow the payment link on the confirmation page and make the payment. The fee is $30 per key.
Key Policy: Once you fill out the lost key form, you are agreeing to pay $30 for each lost key. We will not order you a new key until the $30 payment is received. If you haven’t made a payment within one week of submitting the lost key form, your request will be cancelled and a key will not be ordered for you.
Refund Policy: Once your key has been ordered from the lock shop, we are unable to process any refunds. Please note, each student is allowed only one key per room. All duplicates should be handed in to your Residence Director immediately.
Please review our lock-out policy if you have any questions.
Hall Council is the student government within each residence hall. Hall Council programming, activities and equipment is made possible through residence hall dues. The budget for each residence hall is determined by the residents who pay the annual hall dues of $20.00. The Hall Council then decides how to spend these funds. Input from all residents helps in this decision making process. Participation in Hall Council is very important. Activities planned by the Hall Council and paid for by the hall dues include hall dinners, theme parties, guest speakers, health awareness programs, study breaks, and skill-building workshops. This organization represents only one of the many ways to get involved in campus living.
Meet Your Grissom Hall Community!
Residence Director, Kyle Piscitelli (he/they)
Hometown: Clymer, NY
What is the most fulfilling part about creating a community? People are more likely to stop in/chat if they feel connected to the ResLife staff, making the job a lot more fun/rewarding
Resident Assistant, Ian Cioppa (he/him/his)
Hometown: Grand Island, NY
Major: Computer Science
What is the most fulfilling part about creating a community? I always enjoy seeing residents getting along and having fun with other residents who they might not know during programs. It’s awesome to see everyone get to know one another and become friends.
Resident Assistant, Sam Fallone
Hometown: Rochester, NY
Major: Visual Arts
What is the most fulfilling part about creating a community? It is so special to give residents the space to live and thrive and to see them build their own communities within our safe community.
Resident Assistant, Thomas Hayes (he/him/his)
Hometown: Rochester, NY
Major: Public Relations & Theatre Arts
What is the most fulfilling part about creating a community? Creating a safe space, where everyone feels welcome and appreciated and having a safe space away from home.
Resident Assistant, Syd Lamberton (she/her/hers)
Hometown: Oil City, PA
Major: Earth Science Adolescent Education with a Biology double certification and Psychology
What is the most fulfilling part about creating a community? Creating a sense of safety and comfortability within my residence hall in ways that allows others to grow and thrive.
Resident Assistant, Aidan Ricotta (he/him/his)
Hometown: Avon, NY
Major: Media Management
What is the most fulfilling part about creating a community? Seeing the growth of your residents and helping them become the best version of themself.