Housing - Should I apply to a Residential Program?

PGSpectator
Tue, 02 Apr 2013 22:52:29 +0000

Hi,

My primary concern regarding Housing is being able to live in a single room. Having quickly read about the mechanics of Penn’s Housing Assignments, I believe (and please correct me if I am wrong) that those who are accepted to Residential Programs are the first to be allocated to their rooms. Yet, as far as I am concerned, when applying to a Residential Program, Penn’s Housing Application does not allow you to choose a certain room type, correct?

Hence, applying for a Residential Program would not increase my chances of getting a single room - much on the contrary actually, since I can’t even indicate it is my preference. In that case, the best way to increase my chances of living in a single room would be to apply for singles in unpopular houses, yes?

Thank you very much in advance!