an organization that certifies buildings to have met environmentally sustainable construction standards. Queens College's residence hall offers study lounges on each floor, wireless internet, laundry services, and a state of the art fitness center. The Summit Apartments also includes kitchens with full-size appliances, as well as dining areas, microwaves, couches, entertainment stands, and music practice rooms.
In addition to the Summit, many students rent apartments off-campus in the surrounding neighborhoods.
== Academics ==
=== Rankings ===
In The Princeton Review's 2012 edition of "America's Best Value Colleges", Queens College was ranked eighth in the United States.
In 2008, Queens College was ranked as one of the "25 Hottest Universities" in the Newsweek/Kaplan 2008 College Guide.
In 2013, Queens College was ranked #2 nationally in Washington Monthly's "Best Bang For Your Buck" college guide.
In 2015, Queens College was included in The Princeton Review's list of top 322 green campuses.
In 2020, Queens …
