New freshman dorm

AwesomeOpossum
Thu, 08 Nov 2012 17:30:17 +0000

mike0102:

is it common for kids to be put where they don’t want? not specific dorms but like kids wanting a roommate getting stuck in a single, wanting traditional dorm stuck in a suite, ect?



I’m not sure how common, but just be aware that obviously not everyone can get their first choice pick. Generally, the LLCs (Forbes, Sutherland) are filled with people who wanted to be there. Holland Hall is 1/3 of the freshman housing (not including the new nordy dorm) so girls have a 1/3 chance of being in there EVEN IF THEY DIDN’T ASK FOR IT. I’ve heard of some people being placed in singles in Lothrop even though they wanted a towers double. I think the new Nordy dorm will eliminate many problems like this.

I guess the moral is if you really wanna go to Pitt, apply early and send in your deposit and housing right away. The sooner you send it, the better chance you have of getting what you want.