<p>Congrats to all the newly admitted 'dores! So does anyone know what the housing application process is like? I think I heard we start applying on April 1st, but I'm not sure where or how we do that. Anyone know?</p>
<p>There isn’t much to it because you don’t get to pick your dorm. You’ll be randomly assigned to one of the buildings in the Commons. You can choose your roommate, if you like, and I am sure there is already a Facebook page going to help you find one. When you receive the housing information, you’ll get information on the deadline for submitting roommate selections. If you don’t choose a roommate, one will be assigned to you.</p>
<p>You’ll get a packet in the mail called “Road to Vanderbilt” that explains how to do everything. I believe they send that once you pay your matriculation fee. </p>
<p>There’s no rush to apply for housing as a first-year because you’re just assigned to a random building/room, no matter when you apply. You have the option of supplying the VUnetID of for either a roommate or a hallmate, but that’s it. Like Lenny said, look out for that Facebook group to find a roommate, or just go random.</p>