School housing admin does (Ms.S.L. and the rest of them), they base it on the housing form you filled out, whether you are single or married, what your preferences were. for the single rooms and placement at potworks it is based on availability and who applied for it first. If you go to the island early and are able to find your own place to rent, am sure that is fine with them. They recommend incoming first termers stay at the dorms, as it provides them a ready place to stay while getting acquainted with the island as well as medical school.