INFORMATION SESSION 2017-2018 ROOM SELECTION

THEME COMMUNITY OPTIONS Substance Free/24 Quiet Housing 24-Hour Quiet Housing Sub-free housing Language Houses Gender Specific Housing (not an application process) Synergy House and Glass House Living Learning Communities Fraternities (not an application process)

THEME APPLICATION Feb 19: Application available April 7: Theme application due April 24: Theme area offers extended via email April 26: Theme area acceptance due

WHAT’S MY FIRST STEP? Complete the online Housing Agreement Log on to the housing selection website at http://hmsstudent.coloradocollege.edu (refer to email sent on February 6th) Meet the MARCH 8th DEADLINE to avoid a later room selection time slot Complete this even if you will be away from campus in the fall.

WHAT’S MY FIRST STEP?

PROXIES What is a Proxy and how do I know if I need one? Acts on your behalf for Room Selection Appoint one if you won’t have computer access What information will my Proxy need? Name(s) and 6 digit ID #(s) of your roommate(s) Building & room choices (at least 3) Room selection time slot

CHOOSING YOUR ROOMMATE May be done any time after agreement is completed Go to www.hmsstudent.coloradocollege.edu and click on “check or edit your roommate selection” link at bottom of page Your roommate must also select you. You may select up to 2 roommates (triple)

CHOOSING YOUR ROOMMATE

ROOM SELECTION TIME SLOTS Based on class standing and/or semesters on campus and randomly computer generated within each class Meeting March 8th housing agreement deadline improves your time slot Contact our office if you believe you received an incorrect time slot.

PREPARING FOR ONLINE ROOM SELECTION Determine what’s most important to you. Living with your friends Specific building or type of room Theme areas View floor plans on website, talk to students, become familiar with buildings to determine your preferred rooms and halls. Go to www.hmsstudent.coloradocollege.edu Click on 2017-2018 Current Room Availability link at bottom of home page Practice stepping through the selection process. During Room Selection, view available rooms.

ROOM SELECTION TIMELINE February 6 Housing Agreement Information Emailed to Students’ CC Email Accounts February 19 Theme Area & Apartment Applications Available February 20 Apartment Selection Information Session – Bemis Great Hall 1 pm Room Selection Information Session – Bemis Great Hall 2 pm February 24 Room Selection Information Session – Bemis Great Hall 3 pm   Apartment Selection Information Session – Bemis Great Hall 4 pm March 8 Online Housing Agreement Due March 15 Special Consideration for On-Campus Housing Applications Due March 29 Individual Room Selection Time Slots Emailed to Students’ CC Email Accounts Offers made to students qualifying for ADA Housing Accommodations March 31 5:00 pm Apartment group applications due April 4 6-person apartment notified & Studio/2-person timeslots emailed April 5 Apartment Lottery Numbers Emailed to Students’ CC Email Accounts & Studio/2-person selection - online April 6 8-person East Campus apartment selection – Loomis Lounge April 7 4-person and 5-person Apartment Selection – Loomis Lounge

ROOM SELECTION TIMELINE (CONTINUED) April 7 All theme area applications due April 24 Theme Area Offers Extended Via Email April 26 Theme Area Acceptance Due April 30 5:00 pm Senior Off-Campus Applications due May 4 1:00-3:00 pm Senior online room selection May 5 3:00-5:00 pm Junior online room selection May 8 1:00-5:00 pm May 9 1:00-5:00 pm Sophomore online room selection May 10 1:00-5:00 pm May 15 8:00 am Wait List Opens for Fall, 2017