<p>Does UIUC allow you to request your own roommate? If so, do you by any chance have to pay for this? I've heard people discussing cost and it sounds absurd.</p>
<p>you can choose a roommate. you do not have to pay. if you dont know anybody or dont find anybody then you have to do a random roommate.</p>
<p>call the admissions to make sure but many will let you choose if you do know someone or want to find someone.</p>
<p>Alright thanks</p>