<p>Another side note, beyond freshman year the housing selection seemed a nice process, at least for son. UHartford’s “Room Selection” process begins in March or April for the following year for continuing students, and status is determined by a combination of total credits, financial obligations outstanding, disciplinary record or room infractions, and GPA. As a dual performance major, he always carried a decent credit load, plus had a number of AP credits going in, and was always near 4.0. The details are on the ResLife portion of the website. </p>
<p>This system put him a year ahead for room selections (basically, was a junior as defined by credit load while still a sophomore year-wise, etc.) so it seemed he always had a leg up for the next year. He went from freshman dorm to six man suite, then two years in a two man suite (with same roomie). For his fifth year we opted for an off campus studio, better suited for his last year’s needs. Out of pocket additional cost was a bit less than $1000 more than what a 2 man suite and meal plan would have been. He did carry the commuter meal plan his last year, which gave him the access and flexibility he needed.</p>
<p>Another issue- if your student has a car, parking rates had been adjusted for class year, less for upper classmen than freshmen. They may have now gone to a flat rate for all. There are student lots prone to (serious) flooding in extreme weather (maybe 6-8 times during his time there), but notices and alerts are posted well in advance and safe on campus parking alternatives put in place. It’s a non issue if one is aware of it. A few ignoring the warnings have had water damage/total losses. Just thought it was worth mentioning.</p>