Princeton University

It is important to be an informed participant in the Room Draw Process. Doing so will result in the best possible room draw experience and ultimately guide you in making the best room selection.

Room Locations, Building Information and Floor Plans
It is best to know which room or group of rooms you plan to select during your draw time. To do that requires preparation and planning. Use these tools and strategies to prepare for the Draw.

• Floor Plans
• Available Rooms Lists
• Dormitory Fire Safety Exemption List
• On-site Visits
• Gender Designated Area Locations
• Gender Neutral Area Locations
• Substance Free Areas
• Independent Draw Room Locations
• Married Student Draw Room Locations
• Bathroom Locations by Gender In Residential Colleges
• Kitchen Locations
• Laundry Facility Locations
• Designated A Capella Practice Rooms
• Construction Alerts

Room Draw Terms Defined
These terms are used in the draw process. It is to  your advantage to become familiar with these terms prior to your application to the draw and room selection.

• Undergraduate Room Draw Program
• Weighted Application
• Zoning in Residential Colleges
• Upperclass Limits in Residential College Draw
• Upperclass Override in Upperclass Residential College Draw
• Rising Sophomore Override in Residential College Draw
• Proxy Designation
• Dropping Down
• The Independent Pledge
• Wait List
• Room Improvement