Lottery Information for Fall 2010 - Spring 2011
Housing Lottery
Fall '10/Spring '11
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| WHEN? | WHAT DO I DO? |
| 1. Complete Your Housing Application online now thru March 20, 2010 |
ALL STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE AN APPLICATION BY MARCH 20, 2010 to be eligible for the lottery. Go to MyHousing@FIT – Step 1 |
| 2. Select Your Roommates March 15 - March 21, 2010 |
Return to MyHousing@FIT – Step 2. Click "Roommate Requests" to enter your choice of roommate(s). You must have your roommate(s) name and student ID number (@xxxxxxxx). All roommates must log-in and request each other under Step 2. You cannot choose roommate(s) who did not apply (see #1). |
| 3. Select Your Accommodation Notification of lottery date/time to select accommodation: March 22 - March 24, 2010 ALTHOUGH YOU ARE VIEWING A ROOM NUMBER, YOU ARE NOT SELECTING AN ACTUAL ROOM BUT A TYPE OF ROOM ACCOMODATION (Kaufman large double, small double, triple, quad, single, etc.) |
Students will receive an email indicating their lottery number and date/time to select an accommodation. At your designated date/time, go to MyHousing@FIT and click "Room Selection." It is recommended that you select an accommodation at the earliest assigned date and time. When selecting an accommodation you will view rooms to select. YOU ARE ONLY SELECTING A ROOM "TYPE," NOT AN ACTUAL ROOM. |
FAQ
WHAT IS THE LOTTERY?
The lottery is the process by which eligible students will be awarded a lottery number and sign up time to select a type of housing accommodation. Applicants will be offered available accommodations at Kaufman Hall ONLY.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
All current FIT students enrolled in a full time (graduate/undergraduate) program are eligible to apply for Kaufman Hall ONLY. New/entering students are assigned to 27th Street. Students dismissed from the residence halls or ineligible for lottery through FIT’s Conduct/Judicial system will not be offered housing.
IF I ALREADY LIVE ON-CAMPUS, DO I NEED TO APPLY IN THE LOTTERY?
YES; all residents must re-apply for housing annually in the lottery.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF I DON’T APPLY BY MARCH 20, 2010?
Lottery applications submitted by March 20 will be given priority. Housing applications submitted after March 20 will be offered housing based upon availability.
ARE KAUFMAN HALL FLOOR PLANS AVAILABLE?
Yes. Kaufman Hall floor plans and pictures are available on the college website, under Residential Life.
WHAT IS THE "BEST" LOTTERY NUMBER?
The best lottery number is #1. The lower your number the better your chances are at selecting your preferred accommodation.
WHAT IS THE HIGHEST LOTTERY NUMBER?
This changes each year depending upon the number of applications submitted.
WHAT IS THE ADVANTAGE OF APPLYING WITH ROOMMATE(S)?
Applying with roommates increases the chances of selecting your preferred accommodation.
I APPLIED WITH A ROOMMATE, BUT WE HAVE DIFFERENT LOTTERY NUMBERS?
Each applicant is assigned a lottery number. It is to your advantage to have the roommate with the lowest (best) lottery number select an accommodation at the earliest assigned date/time. When your desired accommodation is available, all selected roommates will also be assigned.
WHAT DO I DO IF THE SYSTEM SHOWS THERE ARE NO ACCOMMODATIONS TO SELECT?
There may still be individual spaces available. The system will only show accommodations that match your request. You and your roommate(s) must go back to "Roommate Requests," click on remove button, and de-select all roommates. You will not see available spaces until all roommates have de-selected each other. Once completed, re-enter "Room Selection" to see what open spaces are available. Remember, these spaces may not be in the type of accommodation you originally requested, but it will offer you the opportunity to secure a space.
If you do not select an accommodation, or if there are still no spaces available, you will be contacted as students withdraw and spaces become available.
WHAT DO I DO IF I DO NOT GET AN ACCOMMODATION?
Students who applied in the lottery will be contacted in the order of their assigned lottery number. You will be contacted as spaces become available. We have been able to offer on-campus housing accommodations to all interested applicants by early summer.
HOW WILL I BE NOTIFIED ABOUT THE RESULTS OF THE LOTTERY?
After March 25 you will be notified through your student email account. You will receive an email letting you know your "type" of accommodation and roommate information.
IF I AM AWARDED HOUSING, HOW WILL I BE BILLED?
Accepted applicants will be billed by their student email account for the type of accommodation awarded. Payment must be made by the due date indicated on your bill.
Please note: the Housing Lottery is for a "type" of accommodation, not a specific room. Types of accommodations include small double, large double, triple, quads. Room assignments may change prior to check-in. Residential Life reserves the right to change or consolidate assignments. If you still have questions, visit our offices conveniently located in the lobbies of Kaufman or Alumni Hall.
FIT Residential Life Department
Kaufman Hall - 212 217.3930
Alumni Hall - 212 217.3900