Can I request a roommate? You may request one roommate in any style of building (first-year students). You will be placed with a requested roommate provided that: You both receive residence offers, submit your Residence prepayment and complete your Residence Placement Questionnaires before the deadline.
If you want to request a specific roommate on your housing application, you will need their UW student ID number. We cannot guarantee requested roommates will be assigned together. Students who request and are approved for a gender-inclusive room will be assigned with another student who has requested the same.
Step 4: Update your application You may update your application to change residence hall preferences and roommate preferences by returning to the housing portal. This will not affect your original completed contract and application date.
Incoming first-years do not choose their roommates. Instead, you fill out a very detailed survey, which asks students questions such as when do you sleep, what time do you wake up, how clean are you, what music do you listen to, and so on.
Roommate selection If you want to live with your current roommate or another current resident: Request them by their student ID number on your application. Make sure that both of you have exactly the same preferences on your applications.
If you would like to share your room with a specific person, you will need to indicate your roommate preference. Students can submit a roommate request, and once approved, they will be paired together.
The University of Washington does not require students to live on campus. Although students are not required, about 71% of freshmen choose to live on campus. Housing is not guaranteed but placement in the residence halls is guaranteed for returning residents.
Having a roommate in college offers several benefits, such as making social connections, sharing housing costs, learning to live with others, having emotional support, and sharing experiences. You'll want to communicate with your roommate and establish clear boundaries to ensure a comfortable living space for everyone.
If you are currently living in a residence hall and wish to move to either another hall or another room, see your Residential Education Director. Once your request has been received, we will look on our waiting list to determine if other assignment changes are ahead of you and to determine space availability.
If you are planning on becoming roommates with your best friend in college, this is your time to revisit that decision or be sure you create strong boundaries with your friends to limit any tension or miscommunication. Always remember to think deeply before making any long term decisions like this one.