Wants linen service on a weekly basis. Wants a loft bed. Wants visitation hours 14 hours a day, or 24 hours a day. Prefers going to sleep before 11 p.m., or after. Wants an internet connection.
Housing also asks for the student's hobbies and major area of studies.
If this is not enough, the contract also permits students to request specific roommates, specific residential learning communities, or special interest housing. For example, students may select from themed housing for academic scholars, international students, or outdoor adventures. They can also choose from learning communities for business, education, music, engineering, general studies, honors program, journalism and psychology. No, things sure don't look the same way they did in 1969. With this kind of a matching program, I doubt I would have roomed with any single one of my roommates.