<p>Is their any reason to rush committing and pay the deposit before May 1st? The two main things I'm worried about are (honors) housing and orientation. Will I lose out on a chance to get into a good dorm or sign up for the classes I need if I wait until the last minute?</p>
<p>As I udnerstand it, at UDEL, it does not matter. You do not have a higher priority for either orientation, or housing.</p>
<p>I called UD Housing, and it doesn’t matter if you send your deposit in today, or thirty days from now. Housing is assigned using a lottery system, not on a first come basis.</p>
<p>Thanks for the replies, I’m glad that UD doesn’t prescribe to the rather annoying practice of subtly pressuring a premature decision.</p>
<p>Unless they change the process they have been using for a number of years if you are in Honors you will be housed in the Russell Complex. The only potential option you would have is a single verses double room.</p>