| What is the difference between the “Housing Lottery” and the “Housing Selection” process? |
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The “Housing selection” process is used to describe the completion of a housing contract, making a housing deposit, and finally selecting an on-campus housing assignment for the following academic year. The “Housing Lottery” is used to describe the process rising juniors and seniors (current sophomores and juniors) must apply through for a chance to participate in the “Housing Selection” process.
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| What are the minimum requirements for eligibility? |
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You must be a current student in good standing, currently enrolled for a minimum of 12 undergraduate credits, and enrolling for a minimum of 12 credits for the Fall 2008 semester.
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How is housing assignments for next year chosen?
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The University uses an on-line selection process for current students to choose their room for the upcoming academic year. Once it is determined who makes it into the lottery, selection times will be assigned randomly by class year. Current seniors will choose first, juniors second, then sophomores, and freshmen.
The lottery and room selection will be conducted via the web, much like class registration. All of the Lottery “rules” will be the same i.e. in regards to filling a room to capacity, but you will be able to make your choice where it is most convenient for you.
Lottery times are assigned randomly through a computer program. The only ranking factor is academic class standing. For instance, a senior will usually be assigned a lottery number ahead of a junior. The first lottery time (the one with the first choice) would be ‘8:00 a.m.’ with later choices following in two minute intervals, i.e. 8:02 a.m., 8:04 a.m. and so on.
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Is the Housing Contract binding for one semester or the entire year?
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The University Housing Contract is a binding contract for the entire academic year. and becomes valid upon receipt. Students who sign this contract will NOT be released from this obligation due to such reasons as dissatisfaction with a room choice or availability of off campus housing. (The $350 deposit is non-refundable)
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| Does the date I deposit affect my lottery time? |
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Since the lottery times are generated randomly, by class year, by the computer program, the day and time that you paid your deposit will not affect your lottery time.
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| Who gets priority in the Housing Selection Process? |
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Priority is by class year. Current seniors going into a fifth year will have first priority, then current t juniors, sophomores, and finally freshmen. Selection times in each class year will be randomly assigned by computer.
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| What if I am going to study abroad/internship and will be here for only one semester- the contract is binding for the whole year is it not? |
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Since you will be leaving for an academic program, your contract becomes void for the second semester.
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| What if I am thinking about participating in the Study Abroad program for Fall, but do not know for sure yet? |
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If you do not know for sure if you are studying abroad, it is best to go through the Housing Lottery and choose a room so that you are sure to have an assignment for Fall. Once you know for sure that you are going, notify the Residence Life Office. We will confirm that you are going, take you out of housing and will contact you at your home address in November about Spring housing options.
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| How do I get out of my Housing Contract if I do not get the room I wanted or find a cheaper place off campus? |
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This is NOT an option. The Housing Contract is binding. You cannot enter into a University Contract and an off-campus contract. If you do so, you will be held financially responsible to the cost of the University’s Housing Contract. You were expected to decide prior to depositing and contracting whet her you can afford University housing, as you will be held to the contract.
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| Why are some building and rooms not available in the housing lottery? |
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Rooms are “BLOCKED OFF” in LaFarge, Sourin, McShain, Overbrook and some of the Campus Houses for the incoming freshman class prior Housing Lottery. Additionally, Living Learning communities have been pre-assigned to to the following locations Business floor City Ave 5320 3rd Floor & Fine Arts Merion Gardens 2nd floor A side.
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| What if I do not select a room during the Housing Selection process? |
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Failure to log on and choose your room at your scheduled lottery time will result in the lottery progressing without you. You may go in and select your room any time after your assigned day and time. If you miss the lottery altogether, see the Director of Residence Life by Friday, March 28, 2008.
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| How do I select a room to meet a medical condition? |
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Indicate any medical conditions that would effect your housing assignment. Medical conditions do not guarantee the selection of a specific room assignment, but only an assignment the meets the specific needs. Actual room assignment will be made by the Office of Residence Life.
>>WE GUARANTEE HOUSING ONLY. We do not guarantee you will sign into your first housing choice.
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| What is an "Upgradable" Room? |
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If you see an attribute next to a room that says “Upgradable,” this means that it is an apartment that can have an additional person voluntarily pulled in beyond it’s capacity (i.e. a second person into a Wynnewood Deluxe Single, a fourth person into a Lancaster Ct. two-bedroom triple). If you choose one of these rooms when you select your room, there will be a box underneath the area where you enter your ID and Housing PIN Number that will give you the option to select “Yes” to upgrade, and enter in the Student I.D. and Housing PIN Number of the student you wish to pull in. You can also choose to wait and pull an additional student into a room like this, after the Housing Selection process (i.e. someone who did not make it into the Lottery)
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| How do I access the Housing Lottery on the Web: |
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Web Housing Lottery Access Step-by-Step
Computer Specifications
The recommended browser is Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher. Netscape 7.0 or higher will work, but you may encounter occasional problems with accessing your personal information. For Mac users, Safari is recommended. The AOL browser version 6.x or higher will also work. Your browser must be configured to accept cookies and Java Script and 128 bit encryption must be enabled. |
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Instructions :
• Log into My SJU ( http://my.sju.edu )
• Click on the “School Services” tab, then “Administrative Services” and then “Student Services & Financial Aid”
• Click on “Housing”
• When you get to the Housing screen, you will see a variety of housing choices: |
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Please note, your housing and lottery are live information and may change during the summer for various reasons such as unexpected withdrawals or changes in room/apartment status. Be sure to check your My SJU email account regularly for updates to your assignment information. For questions about your housing assignment, please contact the Residence Life Office at 610-660-1062. If you experience technical problems, please contact the SJU Information Technology Help Desk by email at helpdesk@sju.edu or by phone at 610-660-3070. |
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