How to Form Roommate Groups for the On-Campus Lottery (Rising Seniors)

Kristy Eanes
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Navigate to [go.wfu.edu/HousingPortal](https://go.wfu.edu/HousingPortal)

Click "My Housing"

Under To-Do: Click on "SENIOR INTENT"

Click on the 26-27 Academic Year "Continue"

Select from the drop down box: On Campus or Off Campus. *Please note that if you have previously indicated on-campus, you can change your intent until February 10, 2026.*

Click "Save & Continue"

Click "Create Group"

Below, we address some anticipated questions; please do not hesitate to contact our team at [housing@wfu.edu](mailto:housing@wfu.edu) with other questions. **How many people should be in my roommate group?** As Deacon Place is prioritized for rising seniors, we encourage you to consider forming a roommate group of four (4) students. Groups may not exceed four (4) students. **What if I do not have a roommate group?** You will still be considered in the on-campus lottery just as an individual. Forming a roommate group does not increase your chances of being selected. **What if I want to form a roommate group with non–rising seniors?** For the on-campus lottery, groups may only include other rising seniors. If you are hoping to live with non-seniors, you would enter the on-campus lottery as an individual. If notified that you will be able to live on-campus, you may then form a roommate group for Housing Selection. That group may include non-seniors, but including them will affect your selection time; therefore, you should not expect to have access to Deacon Place. **If I am selected to live on campus, can I change my roommate group?** Yes. You may change your roommate group after you have been granted on-campus housing status. Please note that your housing selection date and time will be based on the average number of housing credits in your group.

Give your roommate group a name. Only the group leader needs to create the roommate group.

Click "Save Group"

To Add roommates to your group click "Search for Roommates by Details"

Enter in the @wfu.edu email address to search.

Click "Search"

Once the person appears, click "Add to Group"

Continue to add roommates by clicking "Search for Roommates by Details" Groups should not be larger than 4.

The requests will appear in "Outgoing Requests." Those students will receive an email to accept the roommate group request. Once they have accepted, it will show that they have accepted and it will no longer be listed under "Outgoing Requests" **It is important to ensure that group members fully accept being added to the group.**

Once you have added the number of roommates you want, click "Save and Continue."

You must click "EXIT PORTAL" in order to receive your email confirmation that you have have entered the on-campus lottery.