As this school year begins to wind down, not only do returning students have to worry about scheduling their classes for next year, but they also need to set up their housing arrangements. Housing sign-up begins Monday, April 7 and ends Thursday, April 10.

Whether students plan to stay in the same room as this year or choose to live elsewhere next year, there is a process that everyone must go through. There are also a handful of things that students should know and should prepare before they are ready to plan their housing for next year.

All students can find their housing number at http://department.monm.edu/stuserv/residence-life/housing.htm. Students should know their housing numbers, because it correlates with the day they will be allowed to sign up. Take note that these numbers are different than those printed in the brochures that were sent out to all students. Students with numbers ranging from 1 to 540 will be signing up on Monday, April 7. Numbers 541 to 700 will sign up Tuesday, April 8. On Wednesday, April 9, students from 701-900 will be signing up for their rooms. Finally, on Thursday, April 10, students with numbers from 901  and up will be allowed to sign up for housing.

When students come to sign up at their respective times, there are a few other things to keep in mind. Students should make sure they have their student ID when they come to register. Also, students who are planning on signing up with a roommate need to bring that roommate along if that roommate’s number is lower than their own. Students will line up outside of the gym according to number. If a student cannot make it to his or her assigned time, then he or she must fill out a proxy form, which can be found at the office of Residence Life.

According to Kathryn Wagoner, associate director of residence life, one difference between this year and previous years is that, “We have more 5th year seniors, and we didn’t want them falling through the cracks, so junior numbers look inflated. Please keep in mind we have roughly 221 graduating seniors.”

Students need to keep in mind that they can only sign up with a roommate, not a quadmate. Also, only pending juniors and seniors can live in Peterson Hall, Bowers Hall and Founders Village. Students should not plan on getting a double-single this fall and should be aware that singles are only available on a “first come, first serve” basis. There will be no waitlist this year for double-singles. For further questions or information, contact the Office of Residence Life at ext. 2113.

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