<p>I'm starting NYU in the fall as a freshman and am in the process of applying for housing. I've chosen to go random in terms of roommate. I'm allergic to smoke, so I can't have a roommate that smokes, but I don't want to live on a CHOICES floor. I know a lot of NYU students are smokers, so is there anyway I can indicate on my app that I need a roommate who doesn't smoke? When I was choosing a school, a lot of schools sent me housing cards that asked if you would mind a smoker, etc., so I find it weird that I can't find it on NYU's app.</p>
<p>you can call NYU housing directly and ask. most likely, you’d need a note from your doctor. that’s usually the case for special requests of a medical reason.</p>
<p>All NYU dorms are non-smoking.</p>
<p>Yeah, but a smoker smells like a smoker whether they’re smoking or not.</p>
<p>I’m pretty sure there’s a difference between not wanting to live with a smoker because they smell like a smoker and not wanting to live with a smoker because you’re allergic to smoke itself. In any event, the rooms are large enough that, unless someone is chain-smoking to the point where they smell like nothing but an overstuffed ashtray, an open window will provide enough fresh air to ensure that the smell isn’t pervasive. </p>
<p>OP, you can try calling Housing, but they will more than likely tell you the same thing (and since they don’t ask about smokers, they probably won’t know who is a smoker anyway). I suggest that when you get your roommate’s contact information, email or call them and let them know about your allergy. Unless they’re a terrible person, in which case you can request a switch, they will probably understand and try to be accommodating.</p>