<p>Are you asking if it’s literally a necessity, i.e., whether all freshmen are required to live in the Quad? If so, the answer is no. In fact, roughly half of all freshmen do not live in the Quad (and live in places like Stouffer, Kings Court, Hill, Gregory, and FreshEx in Harrison). If you click on any of the college houses, the description will indicate how many freshmen live in the house:</p>
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<p>If, on the other hand, you’re asking if it’s advisable for freshmen to live in the Quad, that’s really a matter of preference. Many freshmen choose college houses other than those in the Quad, though the Quad is undoubtedly the most popular location for freshmen.</p>