I'm thinking about transferring to the College of the Holy Cross and was wondering what the housing options are like for transfer students. Do they guarantee housing, or is it competitive?
At College of the Holy Cross, housing is guaranteed for all full-time undergraduate students, including transfer students. When a student decides to accept their offer to Holy Cross, they are required to fill out a housing application, where they detail their housing preferences. The Residential Life staff does its best to accommodate these preferences when assigning housing.
As a transfer student, you might not have as much control over your housing assignment as returning students, since they participate in a housing lottery for room selection. However, the college provides a range of housing options from traditional residence halls to suite-style and apartment-style living. Though there can be some variation based on availability, transfer students are most frequently placed in traditional residence halls or suite-style living.
It's worth noting that while housing is guaranteed, specific accommodation requests are not. For example, a single room isn't guaranteed for any student. But the Office of Residence Life and Housing will work closely with you to find the best available housing placement according to your needs and the options available.
In any case, it's always a good idea to contact the college's Office of Residential Life directly for the most accurate, up-to-date information specific to your situation.
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