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This depends on what dorm you are in and what floor you are on. This year, each residence hall has a designated pet-friendly floor or area of the floor. </p>
<p>However, there are specifics about pets. Fish are allowed, but reptiles and other animals like cats and dogs are not allowed. Rats, ferrets, hamsters, etc are all allowed on a pet-allowed floor unless the animal creates a problem. There might be other issues if people have certain allergies, but those people might be able to switch rooms. </p>
<p>Pet policy information can be found here: [Pet</a> Policy](<a href=“http://www.wellesley.edu/ResLife/petpolicy.html]Pet”>http://www.wellesley.edu/ResLife/petpolicy.html)</p>
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Singles are usually given to seniors and juniors based upon a lottery system. There are first years and sophomores who are given singles due to medical reasons; you must go through your doctor, health services, and the office of residential life to ensure proper proof of a specific need for a single room.</p>
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Yes. Some students do live off-campus, either in the surrounding town of Wellesley, other neighboring suburbs, or in Boston/Cambridge itself. One thing to note is that all students are required to be on the meal plan, so even though you won’t be paying for a room, you are still paying for food–three meals a day, seven days a week.</p>