I hope there isn't a third list for transfer students! I think they only allocate 10 rooms for transfer students so we won't have a chance! This is getting more frustrating by the minute.

So, I emailed residence & housing - still don't understand how this whole waiting list thing works - I'm not even sure they do! Anyway, they did assure me that there are only 2 lists - upper (includes transfer students) and first year - they also assured me that people receive spots based on the date they applied and that nobody is passing anybody on the list. I'm thinking their # system is out of whack cuz how could I be #87 and other people who applied before me be #103. Out of curiosity TanyaMac, can you recall approx what date you would have applied to residence? This might give us an idea whether we're ever going to see any movement.

OMG - finally some movement - I've gone from #87 to #54.

Meena101/TanyaMac- where are you guys sitting right now?

Originally Posted by Karen

OMG - finally some movement - I've gone from #87 to #54.

Hooray! My list is still sitting where it was last time it moved.

Anyone know where I go to check what room I'm in? I can't find anything in my application even after I've made my deposit.

hey yay ! i went down the list to # 48 !!!

Hey, I'm having some problems with my living off-campus arrangements. I was wondering if there was any hope of living on res. Is it even too late to think about it??

Originally Posted by kanagaap

Hey, I'm having some problems with my living off-campus arrangements. I was wondering if there was any hope of living on res. Is it even too late to think about it??

I would say most likely, but applying won't hurt. The upper year list just started to move and someone earlier in the thread said they applied late and got a number over 300 (I don't remember if it was first or upper year). I wouldn't count on getting in if you were to apply this week though. I applied before the deadline in May and got 140, now am down to 78 on the first year list, and am sitll not sure if I will get a spot.

Originally Posted by kanagaap

Hey, I'm having some problems with my living off-campus arrangements. I was wondering if there was any hope of living on res. Is it even too late to think about it??

I think it really depends - the person who was 300 was on the 1st year list. There are actually 2 waiting lists - a 1st year and upper year list. Basically, there are so many rooms allocated to 1st yr students and so many allocated to upper years (I believe 20%). If a first year drops out of res, their room then goes to the next person on the 1st year list but if an upper year drops out, then their room goes to the next upper year student on the list. It seems to me that the upper year list may not be as long as the 1st year list cuz I don't think there is as much demand for upper year students wanting res. My son applied on June 1 as he is a transfer student and didn't get his acceptance until then. He started out at #87 and is now #51. If you are an upper year student, you may still have a chance - just depends on how long you want to wait and take the gamble. I'm sure as time goes on, people will just give up and go find off campus housing. I think I would apply - you don't have to pay any deposit until you get accepted and if you find something else, you can just cancel your application. Hope this helps with your dilemma.

Originally Posted by Karen

OMG - finally some movement - I've gone from #87 to #54.

Meena101/TanyaMac- where are you guys sitting right now?

Woo i checked this morning ..im at #5!!! im soo happy (yn)

Originally Posted by Karen

So, I emailed residence & housing - still don't understand how this whole waiting list thing works - I'm not even sure they do! Anyway, they did assure me that there are only 2 lists - upper (includes transfer students) and first year - they also assured me that people receive spots based on the date they applied and that nobody is passing anybody on the list. I'm thinking their # system is out of whack cuz how could I be #87 and other people who applied before me be #103. Out of curiosity TanyaMac, can you recall approx what date you would have applied to residence? This might give us an idea whether we're ever going to see any movement.

Oh i applied on March 23rd, like a month later, cause i think the last day was sometime in FEb

Originally Posted by TanyaMac

Woo i checked this morning ..im at #5!!! im soo happy (yn)

Wow, #5 - I'm guessing you have a great shot at getting in! I'm still not sure if our #'s are sequential on a separate upper year list or if we are sporadically mixed in with the overall list (1st & upper) Hopefully we keep jumping like this - Keep us posted when you get in! I'm hoping they can accomodate everyone!

I still haven't been assigned a waitlist number yet ?! whats going on ?! I will be joining Health sciences in Sept and was guaranteed a single room before but i didnt do the online application cuz my parents wanted me to commute. ughhh however, I applied last week cuz my parents decided to change their mind the last minute !! ARGHH soo cheesed but i REALLY REALLY wanna get into res :/

I think they only update it like once a week so there's some delay. My son applied June 1 and was given #87 on the waiting list and this week was the first time he moved and jumped to #51. If you're worried about it you can always call the Residence office at (905)525-9140 x24342 or email them at [email protected] - I've emailed a couple of times and they generally get back to you within a day. Good luck.

74 people have gotten into res so far cuz im number 238 now!! I know i shouldn\t be too xcited but c\mon I love the movement in numbers good luck everyone!