Room Selection 2024
Room Selection in Six Easy Steps
- Room Selection is an annual process during which current eligible students select on-campus housing for the following academic year.
- Students can participate as an Individual or a part of a Lottery Group to pick into corridor- and suite-style upperclass residence halls.
- Quick Start Guide for the Housing Lottery (PDF)
What About Incoming Students?
- New enrolling students may apply for campus housing starting in late May (in December for Spring Transfers).
- More information for new students
Learn About the Process
The best way to prepare for Room Selection is to do your homework: confirm if you are eligible, attend an info session, watch Room Selection videos, or read the 2024 Lottery Guide to learn more about what to expect.
Understand Your Point Value
All students participating in Room Selection are assigned a point value based on their graduation year. The point value is used to determine the student's Individual or Group Lottery Number.
Explore Our Residence Halls
Check out photos, videos, and floorplans for the upperclass residence halls. During the Lottery, students will be able to see which rooms are available to select.
Register Your Housing Intent
All current residential students must register on the Housing Portal, even if they intend to move off-campus, study abroad, take a leave of absence, or already have a room assignment (see below).
Forming Groups
Students may form a Lottery Group after registering for Room Selection. There are staggered deadlines to form groups for the 4, 5, 6, and 123 Lottery.
Select a Room
Students will be provided a Selection Time, based on their Lottery Points. This will determine when students may log into the Housing Portal to select a room.
Are You Part of a Pre-Assigned Group?
- Students in the groups below must register for Room Selection & sign a Housing Contract (otherwise, they will lose their housing).
- Because they already have a room assignment, they will not participate in the Housing Lottery.
CARDS Pre-Lottery Housing Accommodations & Pull-Ins
Students who need accommodations for a disability or medical condition. They may request a friend (Pull-In) to be placed with them.
RAs & Pull-Ins
RAs are assigned to rooms by the Res Life office. In some buildings, RAs can choose other students to live with them (Pull-Ins). Details will be provided to applicants hired as RAs for next year.
Columbia Greek & SICs
Students may apply to be in a Special Interest Community or may be assigned to a Greek chapter house.
Additional Information about Room Selection
Are You Currently or Planning to Study Abroad?
- Currently Studying Abroad for Spring 2024
- May Study Abroad for Fall 2024 (or Entire Academic Year)
- May Study Abroad for Spring 2025
Questions?
- Check out the FAQ, email RoomSelection@barnard.edu, or stop by the Res Life office (110 Sulzberger).