Elon University - Residence Life - Room Change Information

Room Changes

Residence Life is deeply committed to helping all incoming students have a good year in the residential communities. Perhaps one of the difficult adjustments that students have in their residential communities is sharing a room/space. We know through years of experience that the most successful roommate pairings are the ones that effectively communicate with each other. We have staff in the residential communities (RAC, SRA, HA, RA, AD) that are equipped to help students communicate but ultimately the students must talk through any issues. When communication fails, or when changes are needed, we have a process for residents to follow.

Room or residential changes may occur two weeks after each term has begun, on a space available basis. Unless there are extenuating circumstances, changes should not be made prior to this time. All persons involved in a room change must be in agreement. If you are having difficulties in your current room, contact a residence life staff member. Roommates are expected to try to resolve conflicts, but where a resolution cannot be found a room change will be considered. Please be aware that there are usually limited spaces open on campus.

For apartment residents only: If you remain an enrolled student and wish to cancel your lease (for your current space) and move to a new space, you, the resident, will have to find another tenant (meeting criteria and roommate approval) to fill the spot or you will be obligated to pay for the space until filled.

Room Freeze		August 1 - Sept 15 (no room changes approved during this time except on designated room change days)
Room Change Day		September 15 from 8am - 10am
Room Freeze		December 1 - February 16 (no room changes approved during this time)

* Please note that while we prepare for the arrival of new incoming students for winter and spring terms, we will not be able to accommodate room changes.

Winter/Spring Semester Room Change Dates

Room Freeze		December 1 - February 16 (no room changes approved during this time except on designated room change days)
Room Change Days		January 12 and February 16
Room Freeze		May 1 through end of semester

* Please note that while we prepare assignments for the 2009-2010 academic year, we will not be able to accommodate room changes.

Room Change Day Process

Get a list of available vacancies from one of the Area Offices or the Residence Life Office (Moseley 213). Lists will be available beginning the Friday before room change day.
Go meet/call individuals on the list. We suggest that you actually visit the rooms.
Come to room change day to get your room change approved and begin the necessary paperwork. If the space is still available, the office will go through the final steps to complete the move.
Room change day is first come first served.
Only one roommate needs to be present but this person must have the student ID number(s) of everyone involved in the move.
If neither student can attend, a proxy may be sent in their place.

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