The university implemented the new system because of complaints from students that the open housing fair last April did not give everyone the same chance to turn in applications, Iannalfo said. This year Residential Life made the application period four weeks, extending over two quarters. I think we achieved our goals for providing equal access for all students, she said. Now, Iannalfo said she hopes to have the letters informing students of their status mailed out by Saturday. It s going to be a three-day project, she said.
Some students already know their status.
I never dreamed we could get the first pick, said Susan Rakick, a freshman behavioral neuroscience major, and possessor of the No. 1 pick in the May 12-14 lottery along with her roommate. Others are not nearly as sanguine about the results. Had I been born with a basketball in my hand, I would have housing, said Shannon Fitzpatrick, a freshman political science major. Life sucks, then you go home and live with your parents. No students will be left without a net, said D. Ross Fraser, associate director and dean of Residential Life.