Did I read correctly that Housing contracts are supposed to start going out today? If so, will they be sent via email or just show up in the One.UF portal?
Yep, D19 received one today. Not sure how she had her notifications configured, but I got the notification in my email also.
I’m confused about room selection windows. Do they go by application submitted date or agreement submitted date? My daughter has until 3/19 to complete the agreement per her email.
My daughter just got her email. @excitingtimes, I believe it is prioritized by application date (eg, my daughter’s date was early October 2018).
So…you pay your deposit and then when can you do preferences? I’m so confused. He doesn’t have the option to pick anything.
@ufalumn1997, yes, you submit your contract, pay the $225, and then wait for them to contact you regarding your dorm requests and roommate requests. I think that starts in May.
My D received contract today with a deadline of midnight. She applied in September.
We found the attached email a little confusing - so now we wait for opportunity to select building, LLC, roommate preferences?
Email from UF mentions people who applied for housing before 2/13. How was that possible?
@houndmom, I think you may have misread the email. The deadline is midnight one month from today (3/19). As for applying for housing before acceptances were sent out, people were able to send in housing applications as early as September 2018 (we sent my daughter’s in back in early October).
Thanks @GatorBand You’re right, I need to read more closely. Oh well, D did it tonight! UF is looking great as we wait for the snow to start in PA.
She did send in $25 for housing when she applied so I guess she qualifies as before 2/3. Will that give her any advantage? Sounds as if housing is a bit competitive.
@houndmom, yes, her sending in her housing $25 with her application certainly helps her housing priority.
@gatorband thank you. We finally got an email after paying the deposit. It was delayed several hours. Each of these colleges does things their own way! It’s so confusing sometimes.
So today is when the first housing agreements are sent out. I just did my housing application but it didnt ask me what building I wanted and just asked to pay the $25 fee. Do I need to pay today to get what I want?
If you pay the $225 and don’t end up going to UF, is that refundable?
@awkward Cancellation fee is $125 before 5/1 and nonrefundable after 5/1
Does housing work the same if you have been accepted into Honors? I know they are supposed to live in Hume Hall but I don’t know if that is required or how it works. Does anyone have experience with this?
@minniemouse143 it is an option, not required.
It is not required. My 2021 honors gator chose to live in a “regular” dorm with friends, and has no regrets. My 2023 is leaning toward doing the same.
How does the housing selection priority work? Is it based on the initial $25 application fee submittal date or the $225 deposit submittal date? Thanks.
@NellieWhoah It’s based on the initial $25 dollar application fee submission date.