<p>Or is it actually randomly assigned? </p>
<p>Freshman roommates are randomly assigned. You can fill out the questionnaire and supposedly it helps them make a better decision. However, still random. After freshman year you will have the choice.</p>
<p>Nothing stopping from making a request for a specific person though. If there is another freshman and you both want to room together, no harm in asking. Both should send in requests, if you do that. </p>