FAQs for Current 2nd Year Students
As a current second year student can an eligible upperclassmen with a lottery number pull me into their apartment?
Yes, if you have a friend with a lottery number that is participating in the on-line selection process, all they need is your roommate reg-code and password to pull you into a vacancy within their apartment.
What is the deadline to guarantee that I receive a lottery number?
You must apply and deposit on-line at myNEU.neu.edu by noon on January 25, 2012. Students who fail to submit a housing deposit and application by January 25, 2012 will be placed on a Wait List and will not be part of the Room Selection Process. Be sure to keep your on-line application confirmation and credit card statement or returned check for your records.
How do I apply and deposit?
1. Log onto MyNEU and click the self Service tab. This will bring you to the Housing Application for 2012-2013 link.
2. In order to submit your housing application and deposit you must complete the following:
Step 1: Accept the terms and conditions of the 2012-2013 License Agreement.
Step 2: Complete the 2012-2013 Housing Application.
Step 3: Be sure to confirm all information. Please note that your application will not be completed until a housing deposit is submitted.
3. Should you need to make any changes to your housing application you will be permitted to add a semester to your application or change any themed housing preferences prior to January 25, 2012.
How much is the housing deposit(s)?
The housing deposits are: $200 for Fall and $200 for Spring. Students must deposit for each semester in which they wish to live on campus during the 2012-2013 academic year.
For example: Fall ($200) + Spring ($200) = $400
Please note that if you contract with an outside vendor to pay University bills (i.e., AMS Payment Plan), this payment plan WILL NOT cover housing deposits, so you will be responsible for paying these deposits for the semesters you request. If additional semesters of housing are requested after January 25, 2012 housing deposits will only be accepted on a space-available basis.
Since I am guaranteed housing, can I be automatically billed for the housing deposit?
No. Unfortunately we cannot bill you for your housing deposit. You must pay your housing deposit on-line in order to secure your space(s) for the 2012-2013 academic year.
Can I request that funds to be transferred from my tuition account to my future housing deposits?
Housing & Residential Life is no longer permitted to transfer funds from your tuition account to your housing deposit. You will need to make a deposit in order to secure your Fall 2012 and Spring 2013 housing. If you have concerns or questions, please contact Housing & Residential Life. You cannot be charged for a housing deposit. Deposits must be student generated and cannot be added to a bill.
What should I do if I am unsure of my housing plans for Fall or Spring?
If you are unsure as to whether or not you will be living on campus for Fall 2012, we recommend that you apply and deposit anyway. Fall housing is limited and you will not be guaranteed a space if you do not apply and deposit on time. If your plans change you can cancel your housing with no penalty by May 15, 2012.
How do I know which semesters to apply for if I do not know my co-op plans for next year?
Regardless of which semester(s) you hope to live on campus during the 2012-2013 academic year, you must apply AND deposit now. If you do not pay a deposit for a specific semester, you are not guaranteed housing for that semester. If you are unsure of your co-op plans for next year, please deposit for all semesters you might require housing. Should you need to cancel housing for a semester due to a co-op appointment outside the Boston area (beyond Route 128), your deposit will be transferred to your tuition account providing you cancel in writing and submit documentation from your co-op advisor.
How do I indicate the roommate(s) I would like to live with next year?
All current 2nd year students are applying as individuals and therefore will receive individual lottery numbers. Roommate sets are not determined at the time the application is completed, however everyone you wish to potentially live with next year must apply and deposit by January 25th. More specific instructions regarding the next steps of the process and forming roommate sets will be included in the notification mailing sent to you in early February.
Do I need to submit a deposit if I am a 100% Academic or Athletic Scholarship Student?
Students with 100% scholarships must submit a housing application on-line, but do not need to submit a housing deposit. However, 100% scholarship students MUST contact Housing & Residential Life in person at Speare Commons or by email at housing@neu.edu to have their housing deposits waived before the deadline. Failure to contact Housing & Residential Life may result in the student being placed on a wait list. Students on scholarship must submit deposits for any semesters and/or summer sessions that are not covered by your scholarship.
What if I am currently financially blocked?
Students who currently have a financial block, and/or are not in good standing with the University, will not be permitted to apply/deposit for housing and participate in the Room Selection Process. Stop by Student Accounts in 354 Richards Hall to clear any blocks so that you may apply for housing by January 25th. If you are unable to clear your block by the deposit deadline, please contact Housing & Residential Life for assistance.
What if I am in need of a special housing accommodation?
Visit our Housing Accommodation Request.
What if I do not have access to apply on-line?
If you do not have access to the internet you can use any of the internet-ready computers on campus or you can apply in person. If you would like to apply in person, please stop by Housing & Residential Life at Speare Commons or call 617-373-2814 (voice) or 617-373-4019 (TTY) for assistance. Regardless of whether you apply on-line or in person, your application is due by noon on February 9th.
Am I able to make changes to my housing application once I submit it the first time?
You will be permitted to make two types of changes on-line prior to the January 25th deadline: 1) add a semester(s) to your application and 2) change any of your themed housing preferences. However, if you wish to cancel a semester(s) you applied for, you must contact Housing & Residential Life prior to January 25th.
How are lottery numbers assigned?
Lottery numbers are randomly computer generated based on graduation year. Randomly selected current 4th year students will receive the "best" lottery numbers, followed by current 3rd year and then all guaranteed 1st and 2nd year students.
When will I find out my lottery number?
Lottery numbers will be sent to your Husky e-mail accounts in mid February. At this time, you will also receive detailed information about the room selection process, forming roommate sets, and on the various options for upperclass housing.
What if I do not need to apply for Fall Semester, but I need housing beginning the Spring Semester 2013?
You must still apply and deposit for Spring by January 25th. The room assignment process for students moving into housing in Spring 2013 is completed using a separate Housing Preference Form, which will be available on-line. These forms will be used to determine the best assignment possible based on availability for the Spring Semester 2013. Please note that due to limited space availability, roommate sets entering for the Spring may not always be accommodated.
Can I live on campus while on co-op?
Yes! As long as you apply and deposit on time, you are able to live on campus while you are on co-op.