To help them maximize their potential, the UW Trustees have established a policy requiring
new students to live in UW residence halls during their first academic year on campus
and to contract for a minimum of a 12-accesses-per-week dining plan.
If you know you a person that you already wish to room with, you can request that
person on the contract when you apply. You both must request each other. If you do
not have a choice already, you might meet someone during the New Student Days or by
connecting to others on social media. If you still do not have a roommate, during
room selection, you can view potential roommate's preferences such as preferred quiet
hours and select a person who you think you will connect well with.
