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FY Housing Application

Home Living Housing First-Year Housing FY Housing Application

Step-by-step guide to completing your FY housing application

Once you have reviewed the step-by-step guide, click the link for the housing application and you will go to the housing portal. Click “Class of 2027 Housing & Dining Application,” and you will enter the housing application. 

It is important that YOU (not your parents, not your older sibling, not your significant other) complete the application. The deadline for completing your application is Wednesday, May 31, 2023.  

We would love to hear from you! If you need to discuss your housing arrangements, provide supplemental information to your application, or provide more information about the identities you hold to ensure the best possible assignments you can reach out to us securely at (919-684-4304) or email us at: (housing@duke.edu). 

ASSIGNMENT PREFERENCE QUESTIONS 

Below are the questions that will be a part of your housing application. Housing Assignments will use your responses to these questions when making your housing assignment. 

“I am a smoker” 

If you are a regular smoker, select “yes.” If you are not a smoker, select “no.” 

“I am a social smoker.” 

If you smoke occasionally in social settings, please select “yes,” indicating you are a social smoker. If you never smoke, select “no.” 

“I mind if my roommate smokes.” 

If you do not want to live with a smoker or social smoker, then select “yes,” indicating that you DO mind if your roommate smokes. If you do not mind if you have a smoker or social smoker roommate, select “no.” If you don’t care about your roommate’s smoking habits, select “no pref.” 

“I prefer noise (music/TV) while studying.” 

If you prefer noise while studying (television, music, etc.), select “yes.” If you prefer silence while studying, select “no.” If you do not care either way about noise while studying, select “no pref.” 

“I go to bed late (after 12am).” 

If you generally prefer to go to bed late (after midnight), select “yes.” If you tend to go to sleep earlier, select “no.” If your habits vary, select “no pref.” 

“I wake up early (before 8am).” 

If you expect to wake up before 8 am regularly, select “yes.” If you generally expect to sleep later than 8 am, select “no.” If your habits vary, select “no pref.” 

“I prefer a substance free lifestyle.”  

If you wish to live with a roommate who is committed to living a substance free lifestyle and near neighbors who are also committed to a substance free lifestyle, select "yes".  If you do not prefer substance free housing, select "no". 

“I prefer my room be a neat and tidy space.” 

If you prefer your space to be neat and tidy, select “yes.” If you prefer your space to be other than neat and tidy, select “no.” If your habits vary, select “no pref”. 

The responses to the following questions will be utilized within the roommate matching process, when applicable.  Your gender identity may be shared with your future roommate or suite-mate while your other responses will remain private.  We would love to hear from you!  If you need to discuss your housing arrangements, provide supplemental information to your application, or provide more information about the identities you hold to ensure the best possible assignments, you can reach out to us securely: 

“What is your gender identity?”  

You may select from: genderqueer, I’m not sure, man, non-binary, prefer not to answer, questioning, self-identify below, or woman. The self-identify option allows you to add information about your gender identity. 

“Do you identify as transgender?” 

You may select from yes, no, I’m not sure, or prefer not to answer. 

Please respond to the following questions regardless of your preference for a single room.  These responses will be used in the roommate matching process, when applicable. 

“Would you be a good roommate to a student who identifies as transgender, non-binary, genderqueer, or with a marginalized gender identity or gender expression?” 

You may select from yes, no, or I’m not sure.  

Do you prefer a similar gender roommate? 

If you wish to live in a room with someone who has the same gender identity as you, select “yes.” If you are open to having a roommate with a gender identity that may differ from yours, select “no.” 

Please identify your housing preferences below. 

Do you prefer to have neighbors of a similar gender to yourself? 

If you wish to live near other neighbors of a similar gender identity, select “yes.” If you do not prefer to have neighbors of a similar gender identity, select “no.” 

Do you prefer to live on a floor with an all-gender bathroom? 

Communal bathrooms and showers are designated Man, Woman and All.  All-Gender bathrooms can be accessed by anyone of any gender.  

If you prefer having access to an all-gender bathroom, select “yes.” If you prefer to have access to a gender specific bathroom, select “no.” 

What is your preference for a single room? ($6,528 per semester?)  

Single rooms are very limited and majority of students will be assigned to a double room with a roommate.  Please note, single room preference does not guarantee a single room assignment. 

DINING CONTRACT  

“I agree to the dining contract.” 

You must agree to the dining contract to complete your application. You can review the dining contract at:  

HOUSING LICENSE AND TERM AGREEMENT 

“I agree to the housing license and terms.” 

You must agree to the housing license and terms to complete your application. You can review the Housing License and Terms at: https://students.duke.edu/living/housing/housing-assignments/#2324License.