<p>I was accepted ED 2. When does the housing application become available?</p>
<p>On 2th, April</p>
<p>P.S. Hamilton Holmes hall will be brand new and “creativity” themed. If I were a freshman in Fall 2012, I’d totally apply for that.</p>
<p>‘jus sayin’.</p>
<p>I got ****ed over so bad for housing.</p>
<p>Not happy at all.</p>
<p>You freshman are lucky</p>
<p>how do you know April 2? </p>
<p>and when it comes to the themed housing, how do we know what to write the application essay on? Will they tell us once housing sign ups become available?</p>
<p>Each of the themed dorms requires a short essay on that dorm’s particular theme. At this point, I’m sure you could write the essay in your sleep.</p>
<p>where do you see Hamilton Holmes “creativity” theme? </p>
<p>[Undergraduate</a> Housing :: Theme Housing Options](<a href=“Residence Life and Housing Operations | Emory University | Atlanta GA”>Residence Life and Housing Operations | Emory University | Atlanta GA)</p>
<p>The link that you posted, Georgia Boi, lists the themed housing available for upperclassmen (which is much less popular than Freshmen themed housing).</p>
<p>Here’s the wheel mentioning Hamilton Holmes’s “creativity” theme: [ResLife</a> Reveals Upcoming Changes for Campus Halls | The Emory Wheel](<a href=“http://emorywheel.com/detail.php?n=30480]ResLife”>http://emorywheel.com/detail.php?n=30480)</p>
<p>Also, here’s the information page regarding Freshmen themed halls: [Undergraduate</a> Housing :: Info for Incoming First-Year Students](<a href=“Residence Life and Housing Operations | Emory University | Atlanta GA”>Residence Life and Housing Operations | Emory University | Atlanta GA)</p>
<p>Good luck, and see you on campus next year!</p>
<p>Do ED applicant choose housing prior to regular decision applicants, or does it all happen at the same time?</p>
<p>I’m pretty sure it all happens at the same time.</p>
<p>Are essays submitted online?</p>
<p>When I submitted and got accepted to live in Turman’s “Citizenship” theme (GO TURMAN!), I had to fill out a survey on the housing website, which included the section for the essay. I’m pretty sure I filled it out near the end of my senior year of high school (April?). </p>
<p>I’m not sure if it’s still the same process, but that’s what I had to do. :)</p>
<p>to any of you students already attending Emory - what are considered the best houses for freshmen? Are some newer or have better facilities or better locations? Are there any houses you don’t want to get as a freshman?</p>
<p>^ Few, Evans, and Turman are great. Longstreet is nice, but it’s really big so you don’t get to know your hall mates as well.</p>
<p>Dobbs and McT and Trimble and Harris (I think) are not that nice.</p>
<p>For the 2012-2013 school year, the Freshmen dorms at Emory are:</p>
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<li>Hamilton Holmes Hall - brand new for 2012. Creativity themed. Modeled after Turman Hall, which supposedly has had the highest student satisfaction. 125 beds.</li>
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<p>My opinion: It’s brand new. It’s centrally located (in between Turman and Longstreet Means). It’s small size and perfectly straight hallway are designed to foster sense of community. What’s not to love?</p>
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<li>Longstreet-Means Hall- opened in 2010. Global Cultures themed. 351 beds. </li>
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<p>My opinion: When I was a freshman, it was brand new. Good location, but absolutely huge. Many of my friends lived here freshman year, and most of them said they didn’t like just how big it was. They did really enjoy the theme, though. Global cultures provides lots of good and diverse food.</p>
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<li>Few/ Evans Halls - opened in 2008. Sustainability themed. About 150 beds each. </li>
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<p>My opinion: The thing that makes Fevans unique is its location: it’s adjacent to Frat Row and looms over McDonough field. It’s not directly in the growing “Freshmen Quad.” Another point of differentiation is its shape: both Few and Evans have a little bend/kink in their hallways. One of my friends thought this divided up the hall–he didn’t know people on the other side of the bend. Finally, Fevans is LEED Gold, meaning it’s extremely sustainable. (They even collect rainwater for use in the sinks/showers, and then collect that water, filter it, stain it blue, and use it for toilets.)</p>
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<li>Turman Hall - opened in 2007. Citizenship themed. 130 beds.</li>
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<p>My opinion: I loved Turman! Perfect location (right next to the Duc…soooooo convenient.) Perfect size and shape (about 30 people on a single, straight hallway created quite a tight community.) And it still feels very, very new. </p>
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<li>Dobbs Hall - very first residence hall on main campus, though it has been renovated many times. Leadership themed. 177 beds.</li>
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<p>My opinion: Dobbs is known for two things: 1. The community is supposedly the tightest and most spirited. 2. The rooms are tiny. While I can’t say much about the first, I can confirm the second. My friend’s room was very, very small. Still, it’s location right next to the DUC, Asbury Circle, and the WoodPEC would be quite convenient. </p>
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<li>Harris Hall: Not new. Soon to be transitioned to Sophomore housing. 343 beds.</li>
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<p>My opinion: People who don’t live in Harris think that it’s dark and confusing. (It’s in the shape of an H and its lighting is rather poor.) People who live in Harris think of it slightly more positively. Harris also has a bunch of singles and even some super singles that at least one of my friends has really enjoyed. Its location next to the Business school is quite unique among the remaining freshmen dorms. </p>
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<li>McTyeire - soon to be demolished. 109 beds.</li>
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<p>My opinion: Just…stay away. There are dehumidifiers to prevent mold, and rumors of rats and asbestos. McTyeire is identical to Trimble, a dorm that will be demolished in May. Word is that they will be demolishing McTyeire soon after.</p>
<p>All differences aside, I want to point out that the amenities of the new dorms (Longstreet-Means, Fevans, and Turman) are practically identical. They are all quite nice!! If you have taken a tour of Emory and have seen the model room in Turman, you know exactly what to expect of the new dorms. </p>
<p>The older dorms (Dobbs, Harris, and McTyiere) are more varied and all have differently designed rooms, but are also quite livable. (I have a friend who loved her experience in Harris, a friend who had that Dobbs spirit, and a couple of friends who, well, they just don’t talk about McTyeire/Trimble.)</p>
<p>Hope that helps!</p>
<p>P.S. For a list of amenities and specs for all Res Halls, check out this chart: [Undergraduate</a> Housing :: Amenities Chart](<a href=“Residence Life and Housing Operations | Emory University | Atlanta GA”>Residence Life and Housing Operations | Emory University | Atlanta GA)</p>
<p>ED and RD participate in the same process.</p>
<p>Are there roommate questionnaires too? Do most get there first or second choice?</p>
<p>thanks for the info on all of the dorms – much appreciated!</p>
<p>Thanks #15! Seems Id better think of the essays from now on.</p>
<p>Roommates can either be assigned randomly according to a living preferences survey you take as part of housing registration, or you can find a roommate yourself through the university’s FB app… I found my roommate through that, but the majority of people are random pairs freshman year. When you receive housing info they send the access code for the FB app out too (usually). </p>
<p>Also an additional comment on Dobbs Hall… Dobbs is being renovated this summer, and they are upgrading all the furniture and fixtures. While the rooms will still be small, the furniture will be nice at least!</p>