First-Year Room Selection
Room Selection Process: April 17-28, 2023
Welcome home to Jacksonville State University! If you will be a first-year student next fall (2023-2024 academic year), this information is for you!
During the online Room Selection Process you will choose your residence hall and room. Read below for step-by-step directions before or while you select your space.
Roommate Information
Roommate assignment is done one of three ways. You may request a specific roommate when you apply for housing or, if no roommate is requested, one will either be assigned to you using the roommate preference questions on the application or another student will self select the open space in your assignment. You may also search for a roommate using the RoomSync app. You can find the RoomSync app link on your First-Year Resident Application or New Transfer-New Upper-Class Resident Application on THD Self Service under Room & Roommate Selection. Once you have matched with your roommate on RoomSync, you will need to make your request official by requesting your roommate through THD Self Service.
We will make every attempt to match you and a preferred roommate; however, we are unable to guarantee an immediate match.
If you have a roommate preference, you and your preferred roommate will need to:
- Apply and request each other by April 1.
- Both applications and application fees must be submitted online before April 1.
- Make sure you are both registered for Gamecock Orientation so you will be eligible to select a room.
If we are unable to place you with your preferred roommate, you may:
- Choose a new roommate.
- Request a room change through Roompact during move-in weekend. If approved, you will be able to move the third full week of classes.
- Check with your Residence Life Coordinator about the proper procedure and necessary forms.
Your request may not be granted if space is not available.
Beginning around May 15, you will receive an e-mail to your JSU account that will contain information to make a smooth transition to on-campus living, as well as your assigned room. It will also include your roommate's name and contact information. You may also view your room assignment and roommate information on THD Self Service after selection is completed.
Step-by-Step Instructions for Requesting and Accepting a Roommate
Roommate FAQs
Yes, you will only see spaces that accommodate two or four people, depending on your hall selection. Meehan Hall is the only hall where four students can live together; all other halls offer two-person assignments.
Click on "Room Selection" and "Select Roommates." Make sure the term is Fall 2023. Click Roommate Requests, then click the three dots on the left by the student's name. Click the trashcan to delete the roommate requests. Once you do this, you will be able to see all spaces that have at least one open bed under Select a Room/Suite.
More than half of our first-year students room with someone new! Your roommate's assignment could happen at various times. A person could select your room during the room self-selection process, which is April 17-28. Or you could get a roommate assigned much later in the spring or summer. Note that you will not receive an email notifying you that someone has selected your space, so keep checking back on your THD Self Service to see if you have a roommate.
No, you will both need to mutually request each other on THD Self Service. Then one of you, whoever has the earliest designated start time, will select your room.
Maybe, but we cannot guarantee this option. Contact us at jsuhousing@jsu.edu to learn more.
You will not be able to see the student’s name or contact information until you have selected the space. Likewise, if you select a room, other people searching will only see that one space of the double room has been filled but will not know your information unless they choose to live in that space.
Designated Room Selection Time
The room self-selection process will take place April 17-28, 2023. Many students will be participating, and each one will be given a specific start time (based on group and application submission time), after which they will be able to log in and participate.
Your room selection time will be viewable on THD Self Service. Times are listed in CST.
Note that you do not have to select your space at the exact time you are given; it is simply the earliest time you will be able to log in and participate. The longer you wait, however, fewer options may be available. Selection times are determined by the date housing applications are received. If you do not select your space by the end of your group's selection date, your space will be assigned to you by the Office of Housing Operations and Residence Life (HRL). We recommend students have a back-up plan if their preferred space is not available.
Selection Time FAQs
Group Selection Times:
•Group 1: App submitted October 10 – November 30 → Select Room April 17 – 18
•Group 2: App submitted December 1 – January 31 → Select Room April 20 – 21
•Group 3: App submitted February 1 – 28 → Select Room April 24 – 25
•Group 4: App submitted March 1 – April 1 → Select Room April 27 – 28
For example, if you are in Group 1, you will be given a specific time to select your room beginning April 17. Selection will begin at 9:00 a.m. on April 17 (Group 1), April 20 (Group 2), April 24 (Group 3), and April 27 (Group 4). Selection will end at 11:59 p.m. on the second day of each group, ex. Group 1 ends April 18, 11:59 p.m. and so on.
Hall and Room Selection Process
Once your designated room selection time arrives, log onto THD Self Service and click on "Room Selection." Search available halls and assign yourself (and your roommate, if applicable) to the room of your choice. View the step-by-step instructions and screenshots below.
Selection Process FAQs
On THD Self Service, once you select a particular hall, you will see the list of available rooms. The room type will show and the number of available spot in the room. The room type definitions can be found in the chart below to help guide you as you select a room.
Room Type | Definition |
CROD |
Crow Hall Double Occupancy Room |
CRUD |
Curtiss Hall Double Occupancy Room |
DIXO |
Dixon Hall Double Occupancy Room |
FITD |
Fitzpatrick Double Occupancy Room |
LOGD |
Logan Hall Double Occupancy Room |
WAME |
Meehan Hall Efficiency Unit |
WAMC |
Meehan Hall Concourse Room |
WAMP |
Meehan Hall Pod Room |
WAMD |
Meehan Hall Pod D Room |
PATD |
Patterson Hall Double Occupancy Room |
SPAS |
Sparkman Hall Room |