Assignments to various buildings are random, with the exception of Focus program participants. You’ll note that the application does not ask for your preference about AC or non-AC; this is intentional. While it will likely be hot on move-in day, within the first few weeks the temperatures will drop. We recommend bringing some fans if you’re assigned to a non-AC space. Non-AC buildings have AC in the lounge areas.

If you have a medical need for air-conditioning, you will need approval from Student Health to have a window air-conditioning unit installed in your room. Students without this approval may not install AC units. Information on applying for special medical housing is available here.

Students already approved for AC were not necessarily placed in Blackwell, Bell Tower, or Randolph, the AC’d buildings. If you have an approval and are placed in a non-AC room, an AC unit will be installed and your Bursar bill will be appropriately charged for the expense of having the AC. Only students who must have Central AC for medical reasons are guaranteed a spot in Blackwell, Bell Tower, or Randolph. You will be contacted shortly by our office about the AC-unit installation.

If you have concerns about the cost of an air-conditioned space, please contact Financial Aid. Our office relies on their expertise to help students with financial needs. Reassignments will not be made based on alleged financial need.

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