SHORE Information (Student Housing Opportunity for Recruitment Enhancement)
- Pablo Godoy
- Hana Haddad
- Tamara Schaps (Deactivated)
2024 SHORE Allocation:
2024 SHORE Annual Meeting Recording + Q&A
2024 SHORE Presentation Slides
SHORE Nominations - How To For Departments
SHORE Program Provisions, FAQs and Offer Letter (these documents are provided to applicants once a SHORE offer has been extended):
FAQs for Campus Partners Administering SHORE
Q: Can we ask for an extra SHORE slot?
A: From time to time, we may have residual slots that were unused after the nomination deadline. We never know how many that may be. If there are residual slots, the process is as follows:
- SHORE Coordinator will contact all departments with the number of residual slots remaining.
- From the time of the email, departments will have exactly a week to nominate 1 student. Departments should prioritize diversity and excellence in their decision.
- Once the residual slot deadline ends, the SHORE program will conduct a randomized lottery and send offers to those randomly selected.
Q: If my nominee declines the SHORE offer after the May 1st deadline, does my department receive that SHORE slot back?
A: No, after the nomination deadline, all unused SHORE slots are null and move to the residual slot process noted above. If a student who accepted the SHORE offer changes their mind after the residual slot process, the slot is null.
Q: If the student receives a fellowship after I nominated them, does that decrease the number of our department SHORE slots?
A: No, the student is moved to the fellowship’s SHORE allocation and frees up one of your department slots. The SHORE Coordinator will then notify you if this occurs and send an offer to the next student on your waitlist.
Q: Do students with children bypass the waitlist (priority access)?
A: Yes, they bypass the waitlist and receive a month-to-month contract for as long as they are a student (SHORE is not required).
Q: Is SHORE housing discounted?
A: No, SHORE students pay the same rate as non-SHORE students. These rates depend on the community and layout. Grad Family Housing rates can be found on their website.
Q: How long is the regular housing waitlist typically (without SHORE priority)?
A: It depends on the housing community and layout. Some students can expect to be on the regular housing waitlist for 2 years or so. Non-SHORE students only receive a 2 year housing contract.
Q: If the student receives the second housing offer and decides they like the first offer better, can they revert to the first offer?
A: If by chance the first offer is still an opening, the student should email Grad Family Housing to confirm. However, by the time the second offer is given, the first offer has most likely been filled by another student.
Q: Can a SHORE spot be used for an existing graduate student?
A: No, this is not acceptable under any circumstances as the program is strictly for new incoming graduate students only. If an existing graduate student is nearing the end of their current 2-year housing contract, we suggest they submit an appeal for a contract extension.
Q: Why haven't my nominees received an offer yet?
A: SHORE offers cannot be sent to nominees until their admission status reads “Admitted” or “Accepted.” Once their status is updated, their SHORE offers will be released within 1 - 2 business days.