<p>^ Yes, the housing is by lottery after freshman year aka the draw. It is a bit complicated but students usually go into the draw in groups, so they basically pick their roommates. My D will not ever go into the draw because she is dorm staff (and plans on it until graduation) however she oversees the draw for her dorm. She says it’s very orderly and civilized. The groups are assigned a number in the draw. Rooms are selected by the group based on number. Lower number draws first. There are different tiers of housing. Most people use their lowest tier during the year they go abroad or if not going abroad, in their second year.</p>