<p>I really like Segundo, though I want to avoid Regan Hall. I was doing some research on all the buildings and I saw that Regan only offers singles and doubles. I don't mind being in a triple so if I want a triple, would that mean Regan is automatically out of the question? If I request a triple, could I still be placed in a double?</p>
<p>PS- Let's say there's three students living together in a triple: Student A, Student B, and Student C. If Student C is an absolute nightmare for Students A & B and they request a roommate change, does Student C essentially get "kicked out" or do Students A & B have to move to a different dorm?</p>
<p>From my understanding of how universities do dorm placements are very random. They take what you want into consideration, of course, but there is no garentee. </p>
<p>Depends on what the RA wants to do. Normally, from my understanding is that C would be kicked out and/or moved to a different assignment, then B and C would get a new roommate.</p>
<p>In a roommate change, you CANNOT kick out the person you have a problem with–you have to move out yourself. So students A and B would have to move to a different dorm, and this is ONLY done if there’s vacant space somewhere else (for example, my former roommate moved back home due to her major anxiety issues that started up around winter break, and my current roommate moved in winter quarter since I had a vacant spot and she didn’t get along with her former roommate/suitemates at all (though my suitemates and I can’t stand her know-it-all attitude at inappropriate times, such as when we’re just joking around or trying to have fun), and my dorm just happened to be quiet enough for her. </p>
<p>If you request a triple, I think you’d be more likely to be placed in Tercero than Segundo, since they have more triples than Segundo does. But that’s just my guess. And if you request a triple, it could go both ways–you could get placed in a double if there are no triples left, or you could get a triple. Same goes with doubles–people requesting a double could get a double as requested, or they could get shoved into a triple.</p>
<p>Yeah, if you request a triple you’ll probably be placed in Tercero. I would say it’s worth it to live in Segundo even if you’re placed in Reagan. It’s the best location by far. You could always try to request a program that you know is in a segundo high rise or north segundo, but sometimes programs move.</p>
<p>You cannot specify that you do not want Regan. Actually, even if you specify that you want Segundo, you won’t be guaranteed housing in Segundo. It’s really luck if you get it or not. You can always request a room change later on, and then you can specify and wait until an opening is available. But you have to provide a legit reason for leaving or provide a good argument as to why you’d be happier outside of where you were placed.</p>
<p>If 2 students in a triple request a room change, they are moved, not the other person. And there is no guarantee that they will be placed in the same room when they move either. </p>
<p>Honestly, I am very unhappy with student housing, for reasons other than placement. I was placed in Segundo, not Regan. When I went to judicial affairs for help with the constant pot smoking, drunken throwing up, and lack of respect (graffiti and quiet hours) on my floor, they never did anything about it. </p>
<p>If you are very picky about where you live (which I want to assume you are, and there is nothing wrong with that), I would advise that you not live in the dorms. There are still current freshmen looking for apartment roommates for next year. It’s cheaper, plus you can be as picky as you want choosing where you want to live. You can also choose a spot next to campus (there are a lot) and get a meal plan. You can still interact with other students on campus and make friends. Plus, you’ll have the experienced roommates to help you with college and life issues. Just my two cents.</p>
<p>I couldn’t agree more. I cannot wait to live off campus. I hate UC Davis student housing for a variety of reasons. It’s unfortunate because I’ve had great experiences with everything else.</p>