Room draw is the process by which Luther College students who currently live on campus select campus housing for the upcoming year. There are many different housing options available to students at Luther, so the best advice we can offer is to take your time, research all the choices by visiting the buildings, and follow the guidelines. The more knowledge you have about room draw and about specific application procedures, the better you will be able to make informed decisions about your housing options.

The room draw process is based on the number of completed credit hours as determined by the Registrar’s office; students are responsible for reviewing their credits for accuracy. Room draw is designed to give next year’s senior class first priority in selecting housing, followed by the junior class and then the sophomore class.

Phase One of room draw begins at the start of spring term.  Guidelines and applications are available on this website or in the Residence Life office for Baker Village, Prairie Houses, Sustainability House, College Apartments with kitchens, Farwell co-ed eight-single-room cluster, and off-campus living.

At the end of March, the room draw process continues with Phase Two, including applications for Norby House, Farwell and Dieseth clusters, Miller, Dieseth, and Olson suites and apartments with no kitchens. Room Draw is completed the first week in May with students drawing for single, double and triple occupancy rooms. 

The Room Draw Information Book, available February 1, is a detailed summary of the room draw process, dates and housing options. Several informational sessions to answer questions about  room draw will be held in the residence halls to assist students with questions. If you have additional questions, please contact the Residence Life Office at 387-1330.