No. The department and Housing coordinate the room and floor assignment. Most but not all residents live with someone else from their pod.
FAQ
APPLYING: Can I choose my room in Shea House?
APPLYING: What is my chance of getting a single room in the Shea House?
It is not very likely. A very limited number of single rooms are available in the Shea House. The departments and the Shea House staff certainly hope that all the applicants are aware of the quality...
APPLYING: I'm on the waiting list now. Should I sign up for other dorms?
If you accept a housing offer in another dorm, you will not be able to transfer to Shea House before the Fall semester begins, so you will need to make a decision on how long to wait. Please consult...
APPLYING: When will the students as "alternates" get an offer?
It's difficult to predict and it depends on the length of the wait list and on availability. Housing continues to send offers based on the ranked list from the Dept. until all beds are filled. You can...
APPLYING: How do I find out the result of my application?
The ranked list compiled by each language program will be delivered to Housing within 2 weeks after the application deadline. Then Housing will send an offer to the first group of accepted...
APPLYING: How do departments select residents?
The selection procedure varies and each language group has its own criteria about selection. Though the method of selection might be different, all language groups have agreed to give higher priority...
APPLYING: I will be a first-year undergraduate student in the fall. Can I apply to live in Shea?
No, Shea House is not for first year students.
APPLYING: I'm a graduate student. Can I apply to live in Shea?
No. Shea is for undergraduate students only. Please consult with UVA Housing for other housing options. However, graduate students can apply for LA positions.