<p>The use of a survey as opposed to specific dorm requests was implemented Fall 2012, so they’ve had one year of experience with it. I remember my son laughing at some of the questions, but I don’t remember too many of them. One dealt with sleeping habits (early riser vs. late sleeper, etc.).</p>
<p>You can still apply for the Residential Colleges. My son did, and lives in Jones, which does indeed have practice rooms.</p>
<p>As of Fall 2012, substance-free housing is on the fifth floor on 1835 Hinman and has space for 16 students: [Substance-Free</a> Housing: Residential Services @ NU - Northwestern University](<a href=“http://www.northwestern.edu/living/options/undergraduate/substance-free-housing.html]Substance-Free”>http://www.northwestern.edu/living/options/undergraduate/substance-free-housing.html).</p>