Deposit

I was accepted to UMass for Economics and am almost certain I will be attending. If I were to pay my deposit now, can I pick where I would want to live and would I have a better chance at “better housing”?

Even if I did not attend UMass I am willing to forgo the $500 deposit. I just figured it makes sense to pay it now if I can choose my housing sooner than later.

This is what the website posted for last year’s incoming Freshman: Appointment Request: April 4 - June 5, 2016
Appointments Post: June 6, 2016 by 3:00pm
Room Selection: June 7 - July 21, 2016