<p>Ok, so by the looks of it, if you apply before January 1st you get to choose your preference. Anything after that there is a 50/50 chance you get to select your room or they do it for you. However, I believe it goes by the date you completed/deposited the housing application. Because I filled mine out ont he 17th I should be fine and be able to choose my preference seeing as how I am only ~2 weeks late. Can anyone confirm this?</p>