NYU Housing Shortage -- Advice/Help?

lightingmom
Sat, 29 Jun 2013 00:06:42 +0000

I think kids are commenting about this on the NYU FB site so you may gather more intel there. I’ve heard some received assignments today to University Place which is a dorm for upper-classmen/women. The housing office said that it was done as a lottery this year rather than based on preferences because of the large numbers this year and that everyone who got theirs in by the deadline was entered into the lottery simultaneously. They said that all of the freshman dorms are currently at capacity. They expect a number of students to Not enroll/ arrive in August and that they will be able to place the rest of the students then. This really seems terribly frustrating and very regrettable for students who are trying to plan their arrival but it may mean receiving an even better dorm assignment than if they tried to mush more students into rooms now. I have heard that in past years they put students up in hotels temporarily when necessary, which could actually be a fun plus for a short bit. They definitely guarantee housing so I assume they are working hard to get this resolved sooner rather than later. I’m sure they realize how important this issue is, especially for freshmen. I’m sorry you didn’t find out the decision today but hopefully it will mean an even better placement by waiting a little longer.