Do Harvard freshmen have roommates?

First-year dorms are usually two to four bedrooms and a common room shared between two and six students (though there are some singles available). Generally, you’ll share a bedroom with one or more of your roommates. Some have in-suite bathrooms, but most share bathrooms with the larger hall.

How are roommates chosen at Harvard?

Every dorm and room has a different arrangement and you cannot choose your room or roommates. However, you get to explain your living style and habits before you come on campus and that is how you and your roommates are matched together.

What are Harvard freshman dorms like?

Most dorms have suites with two to four bedrooms and a common room and house between three and six students. A few have private bathrooms, but most share bathrooms with other suites. We assign students to suites rather than to specific bedrooms. All dorms and Harvard Yard are smoke-free.

How do college freshmen find roommates?

7 Secrets to Finding the Perfect College Roommate

1. Make a “roommate qualities” list.
2. Start with friends (and friends of friends)
3. Ask your parents’ friends.
4. Look into themed dorms on campus.
5. Take your search online.
6. Use Facebook groups.
7. Post flyers on campus.

Do Harvard students share dorms?

First-year students live in dorms with shared suites adjacent to Harvard Yard and eat the majority of meals in Annenberg Hall. This is a place of far-ranging conversations where you’ll get to know fellow new students.

Does Harvard allow freshmen to have cars?

The University offers a number of general permit types to meet the different commuting needs of faculty, staff, and students. Parking permits are for commuting use only, with the exception of tenant permits. University parking facilities are not to be used for vehicle storage.

Do you get to choose your roommate in university?

Roommate-assignment policies vary from college to college. Most colleges have a housing form that all freshmen-to-be who plan to live on campus must complete. Yet, in most instances where specific roommate requests are permitted, you will get the roommate you chose.)

Do Harvard dorms have fridges?

HSA Dorm Essentials rents fans, refrigerators, safes, and water coolers. The College permits the use of a combination microwave/refrigerator that is available for rent. No other type of microwave oven is allowed in the dorms.

Can you cook in Harvard dorms?

The only cooking appliance allowed in Harvard dorm rooms is the microfridge, rented from Harvard Student Agencies (HSA) for the low, low price of $250 a year plus deposit.

Do freshmen have to live on campus at Harvard?

You must live in Harvard housing your first-year at the College. Considering the diversity of student backgrounds, interests, and talents, Harvard’s residential program enhances the degree to which students learn from one another.