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Frequently Asked Questions - Room Selection 2013 - 2014

ROOM SELECTION QUESTIONS

What is Room Selection?
Room selection is a process to allow current resident students to choose residence hall rooms for the 2013-2014 academic year. The intent is to make rooms available to students in the fairest manner possible.

Who can participate in Room Selection?
Any current residence hall student who paid a housing deposit by 4pm on March 8, 2013 is eligible to participate in room selection.

What do I need to do to select a room?
If you are planning to live in the same room or are planning to be pulled in by another student who is selecting to live in the same room, you need to participate in the Same Room Sign-up Process. If you are planning to live in a different room or hall you need to participate in the Web Lottery Process. If you are interested in living in Mixed Gender Housing, 9 Month Housing, the Upper-class Honors Residential Learning Community, the Global Village, the Social Justice Residential Learning Community or Theme Housing you will need to apply.

What if I have trouble logging into the application?
Help is available in the Office of Residence Life and Housing via phone 508.531.1277 or e-mail at reslife@bridgew.edu.

SAME ROOM SIGN-UP QUESTIONS

Who is eligible to participate in Same Room Sign-up?
Current Residents students who….

have paid a $300 housing deposit before March 8, 2013 at 4:00pm.
have logged in to the room selection web site and agreed to the terms of the Residence Hall License Agreement by April 11th at 5:00pm.

What spaces are exempt from Same Room Sign-up?

Shea/Durgin Halls
Woodward Hall
Any handicap accessible room (the complete list is available on the Room Designations Page)
Any space in an RA suite or apartment (the complete list is available on the Room Designations Page)
Certain rooms in Scott Hall that will house students in Learning Communities (the complete list is available on the Room Designations Page)

When will Same Room Sign-up take place?
April 16th and 17th

Can I reserve only my space in the room and leave the other space(s) empty?
No, in order to participate in Same Room Sign-up you must fill the spaces as follows:

If you live in Pope or Scott Halls you must fill the entire room for your sign-up to be finalized.
If you live in Miles, DiNardo, East or Crimson you must fill the entire suite for your sign-up to be finalized.
If you live in the Great Hill Student Apartments, you may sign up to live in your current room alone or you have the option to pull other students into the apartment if some or all of your current apartment-mates are not returning.

If I want to sign up for my same room, can I pull in a friend with me?
Yes, if your room or suite will not be full you must pull in other eligible students to fill the room or suite. You must select your desired roommate(s) during the roommate selection period. The student(s) you are pulling in must be current residents who have paid housing deposits by the deadline and have completed their residence hall license agreement. You must have a fully matched roommate group at the time you login to complete the same room sign up. You cannot go back to pull others in after you have finalized your selection.

Note: You will not be able to complete your Same Room Sign-up unless the room or suite is full according to the guidelines above.

Can I sign up for the same suite but in a different room?
During the same room sign-up period, one of your group members who currently lives in the suite must login to the system to select the suite and assign each student in your roommate group to a room within the suite.

WEB LOTTERY QUESTIONS

Who is eligible to participate in the Web Lottery?
Current Residents students who….

have paid a $300 housing deposit before March 8, 2013 at 4:00pm.
have logged in to the room selection web site and agreed to the terms of the Residence Hall License Agreement by April 11th at 5:00pm.
have not selected a space through the Same Room Sign-up Process or one of the Special Housing Options.

How are the lottery numbers assigned?
All eligible students are randomly assigned a lottery number by class year and gender. Current juniors and seniors will select on April 22^nd, current sophomores will select on April 23^rd and current freshmen will select on April 24th.

When do I find out my number?
Beginning at 9 AM on March 25, 2013 you may login to the room selection web site to digitally sign your Residence Hall License Agreement and then view your lottery number.

When is the Web Lottery?
You may log on to the application anytime after 9 AM on March 25, 2013. You may go on to browse as many times as you like. Current senior and junior numbers will be activated to select on Monday, April 22, 2013. Current sophomore numbers will be activated to select on Tuesday, April 23, 2013. Current freshmen numbers will be activated to select on Wednesday, April 24, 2013.

When will I find out the date and time my lottery number will be activated?
On April 19th you will receive an email with the date and time your number will be activated. It will also appear in MyHousing on that date.

When my number is activated, how long will I have to select?
You may take as long as you like, but be aware that the next numbers will also be activated at regular intervals.

I forgot to pay my deposit but my friend has a number. Can my friend pull me in?
No, if you did not pay your deposit by the deadline you are not eligible to participate in room selection. The only way to return to on campus housing is through the wait list process.

Can I participate in Same Room Sign-up and give my lottery number to a friend?
No, if you select a space through the Same Room Sign-up process, your room selection is completed. Your lottery number is cancelled.

What if I still want to live in Shea/Durgin or Woodward? Do I have to go through Lottery?
You cannot keep the same room if you live in Shea/Durgin or Woodward. These three buildings are reserved for new students.

Can I request to live with a student who is now a commuter?
No, commuter students cannot participate in Web Lottery. Only current resident students who have paid a room deposit before March 8, 2013 are eligible for the selection process.

Can I get a single?
There will be a limited number of single rooms available through the room selection process. If there are none open at your selection time you can fill out an online preference form after you have chosen your room.

If I select through the Same Room Sign-up process can I change my mind and go in with a friend who has a good lottery number?
No, you cannot be pulled in if you have already made a room selection. You may fill out an online preference form after April 24, 2013.

What if I am not available to select at my selection time?
You may select at anytime after your selection time.

May I pull in friends to fill an entire suite/apartment in Crimson, DiNardo, East Miles or the Student Apartments?
Yes. in the Web Lottery process you may fill the entire suite although you do not have to. To pull friends in you must set up a roommate group where everyone requests each other. You cannot go back in to the system to pull someone in after you have finalized your selection.

I'm a returning senior. Do I get any special consideration?
No. You choose as a senior.

If I pay my room deposit early, will I get a better lottery number?
It will not make a difference in your lottery number. However if you did not pay the deposit by the deadline you will not receive a lottery number.

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Last Modified: February 21, 2013