Sophomore Dorming For the First Time

amosher4
Mon, 13 Aug 2012 16:23:11 +0000

Good to start making inquiries now. They have a lottery system for upper classmen partially based on how long you have been on campus. Best to talk to your peers (and link up with a next year sophmore who will have the extra year on campus seniority you will not). Others probably have more knowledge, I let my son negotiate this aspect (with mixed results).

On or Off campus - total different cost structure. On campus you pay for room for the school year, most off-campus seems to be a 12 month contract, so you pay even if you go home for the summer. You can eat cheaper when you buy the groceries, but the rent can be more expensive. Roommate selection if you get a house is critical to your happiness so be choosy if can.

good luck