Room Changes

Residence Life is deeply committed to helping all incoming students have a good year in the residence halls. Perhaps one of the difficult adjustments that new students have to the residence halls is sharing a room. 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 residence halls 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 residence hall 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 there are usually limited spaces open on campus.

General Room Change Process

1. Get a list of available vacancies and a room change request form from one of the Area Offices or the Residence Life Office.
2. Go meet/call individuals on the list. We suggest that you actually visit the rooms. Get the necessary signatures on the form.
3. Return with the form to the Area Office for your current residence. If the space is still available, the office will go through the final steps to complete the move.

Room Change Process for Winter and beginning of Spring Semester

At the end of the fall semester there will be a Room Change meeting.  Students will need to complete the first two steps from the general process and submit the form at the meeting-not to their Area Office.  Students interested in moving will need to attend the Room Change meeting.

If you apply to move at the end of the fall semester, you are required to remove all of your belongings from your room after your last final exam. Coordinate your move in with the resident who is moving out of the space that you want to move into.  If you do not follow all check out procedures and file the necessary paperwork with your residence hall staff, you will not be able to move.