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Augustana College Housing Preference Form

The following questionnaire will assist us in making an appropriate housing assignment. Although we make no guarantees, we try to consider as many of your requests as possible based on the information you provide and the rooms and/or roommates available. Please give the following questions ample consideration to provide us with the most accurate picture of you and your housing needs.

Choose Status:

First Name:
Last Name:
Middle Initial:
Address:
City:
State:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
High School:
Age:
Birth Date:
Sex: Male Female
Email Address:
Years of College/University Experience:
(ANSWERS KEPT CONFIDENTIAL)

A) Do you smoke? Yes No

B) Would you be willing to live with a roommate who smokes? Yes No

C) Will you consume alcohol? Yes No

Although alcohol is not permitted in residential facilities, some students choose to consume alcohol off-campus which can result in roommate conflict. This information will be used only to determine roommate pairings.

D) Are you willing to live with a roommate who consumes alcohol? Yes No

E) Do you anticipate hosting guests of the opposite sex overnight during established visiting hours? Yes No

F) Are you comfortable with your roommate hosting a guest of the opposite sex overnight during established visitation hours? Yes No

G) Would you be interested in living in a healthy living area if space is available? Yes No

A healthy living area is a designated area within a residence hall where students sign a contract promising to refrain from bringing the behaviors associated with alcohol, tobacco and drug use back to the residential setting.

H) Do you have a physical/medical condition that requires a specific housing placement? Yes No

(If answer to H) is 'Yes', please submit a physician's statement indicating your medical need by fax to 309.794.7152 or by US Mail to Augustana College; Residential Life; 639 38th Street; Rock Island IL 61201. This includes, but not limited to, severe allergies and/or asthma that requires an air conditioned environment. All documentation must be received by June 1; documentation received after June 1 will be accommodated if space is available.)

I) Are you interested in a specific roommate? That person is:

(Both persons must request each other.)

Would you be interested in a single room if it was available? Yes No

Please note that single rooms cost approximately 30% more than standard double beds.

Swanson Commons East suites are designated for first-year students. Would you be interested in Swanson Commons? Yes No

(Please note that Swanson Commons East rooms have semi-private bathrooms and due to this added amenity cost 15% more than standard double beds)

Transitional Living Areas (TLAs) are a compilation of townhouses, apartments and houses owned by the college that offer third year students (and some second years) more independent living than traditional residence halls. Room rates in these areas vary based on amenities. Meal plans are optional in TLAs.

Are you interested in residing a TLA? Yes No

On the following continuums, please click the answer that best describes you:

Prefer room to be quiet/studious 1 2 3 4 5 See room as lively, social center

Willing to share all belongings 1 2 3 4 5 My belongings are for my use only

Early Riser 1 2 3 4 5 Night Owl
Is it important that your roommate be similar? Yes

Neat 1 2 3 4 5 Untidy
Is it important that your roommate be similar? Yes

Quiet 1 2 3 4 5 Outgoing
Is it important that your roommate be similar? Yes

Conservative 1 2 3 4 5 Liberal
Is it important that your roommate be similar? Yes

Select any/all activities you plan to participate in:

Intramural sports - Similar roommate? Yes No No preference
Varsity sports Sport:
- Similar roommate? Yes No No preference
Music/Theatre - Similar roommate? Yes No No preference
Spiritual/Religious - Similar Roommate? Yes No No preference
Fraternities/Sororities - Similar Roommate? Yes No No preference

I spend my leisure time: (select top two activities)

Watching TV
Video Games
Listening to music Favorite type:
Reading
Socializing
Internet/Computer

Please indicate any pertinent information that will help us make the best housing placement for you (examples…behavior that could result in conflict, strong involvement in hobbies/activities, interest in an International student or transfer student roommate, GLBT/Ally, etc.)

Could you please re-enter your last name for record-keeping purposes?