<p>Fillus1–Bucknell is now a secular school. I believe all ( or the vast majority) of secular schools do not use religion as one of the criteria for roommates. Sophomore through senior year, your son can choose his own roommate. So if he finds a like minded friend, all is good.</p>
<p>I actually understand your argument about religion being used as a criteria for a roommate. But then, sexual preference and political affiliation, by the same argument, should be used. So in the spirit of diversity and inclusion, neutral only habits are considered, such as neatness, sleeping hours, etc. </p>
<p>I think one of the ideas of a secular liberal arts education is an introduction to many idea and cultures. Yes Bucknell is not as diversified as some schools and communities, but I understand it is doing many things to improve in this area.</p>
<p>Btw,^^my D was not Greek and she had many friends and was involved in all sorts of things. Most of her friends were independents too. But she did go to a formal with a christian guy at a dry frat. The dry frats are not usually completely dry, but less “Animal House.”</p>