<p>Hello, I am answering the questions for the housing application at Emory and it asks whether I am "open to gender inclusive housing" or "not open to gender inclusive housing". What exactly does that mean? </p>
<p>Basically are you cool with rooming with someone who isn’t your identified gender? If so check yes. If not, check no.
The Office of Residence Life and Housing wants every student to have a meaningful and enjoyable residential experience where they are safe and comfortable, recognizing the rights and opportunities of all residents. To this end, we provide the opportunity for students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender or have a preference to live with a student of a different biological sex or gender (as recorded with the university) to live as roommates. Students may select a roommate of any sex or gender and request an assignment in suite-style or apartment-style housing. This housing is not guaranteed.</p>
<p>If a student is not able to secure an appropriate assignment during an application or selection process, assignments may be made on a case-by-case basis that recognizes the variability of individual needs and preferences and the fact that appropriate accommodations may be limited in number. As for all applicants for housing, no guarantee can be made that all stated preferences can be met. For full consideration, requests should be made at the start of any application period.</p>
<p>Prospective or current students who are interested in gender inclusive housing are asked to contact one of the following staff members to discuss housing options available:</p>
<p>Joni Tyson | <a href=“mailto:jtyson@emory.edu ”>jtyson@emory.edu</a>mailto:chughe4@emory.edu ”>chughe4@emory.edu</a>
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