I’m a little confused on the housing process for new students. I am not 100% positive I am going to UMD (I still have to hear back from RD schools) but it is a top choice. I see the housing/ dining agreement on the portal and was instructed to fill it out ASAP. However I really want to have a roommate I am compatible with, maybe even one that I know. Is there any way to get a specific roommate?
From the Housing Application:
“For All Students
Mutual roommate requests, residence hall, and other preferences may be sent to reslife@umd.edu two business days after this Housing Agreement is submitted. Please include full name and University ID number with all correspondence.”
So basically, if you find someone you want to room with both of you have to send an email requesting to room with one another to reslife@umd.edu.
@nuhsgrad Thanks a bunch
I had the exact same questions as you. Good luck!
Please note, both roommates need to send notes Indicating their preference. Then follow up a couple of weeks or so later to make sure they received them.