Requesting a Room Change

We understand circumstances change and you may want to explore changing your room assignment. You have several options available to request room changes through our wait list and vacancy request processes.  It is important to understand that room changes are based on available open housing, so submitting a request does not guarantee a room change.

Wait List and Vacancy Requests

Select the "Learn More" button about Room Changes on the Housing Portal main page to submit a waitlist or vacancy request form.

  • Room Changes are offered when the room freeze lifts for the semester, which is shortly after opening.
    • Review the Important Dates to learn when requests are available.
    • Request forms received during the on-time period will be ordered by semester standing and then by random lottery.
    • Request forms received after the deadline will be ordered by the date/time received.
  • The final round of room change will be sent out right before the room freeze period starts.
  • We cannot anticipate if you will receive a room change offer or a possible time frame. Offers depend on the availability of open housing space and your placement on the waitlist.

Room Change Requests

Important Information and Resources

Room and MEAL Rates

  • If a room change occurs, a change in the room rate or meal plan requirements may occur (review the room and meal rates). 

Roommate Conflicts

  • If you are experiencing difficulties with a roommate, we encourage you to first discuss the situation with your Resident Assistant (RA) before pursuing a room change request. If you are unable to work with your RA to make your living arrangement better, contact your Residence Director (RD) to determine how your concern may be resolved. Only in the event that all types of mediation are unsuccessful may a room change be facilitated.

MEAL Policy and Room Changes

  • Students who move (or are directly reassigned) from a traditional room to a Circle Apartment, Garden Apartment, or Quad Apartment will need to contact Student Financial Services if they intend to continue their current meal plan.
  • Students who move (or are directly reassigned) from a Circle Apartment, Garden Apartment, or Quad Apartment to a traditional room are automatically assigned to a standard meal plan which will be billed to their student account.
Unofficial Room Changes

It is vitally important for campus safety that our records accurately reflect where you reside on campus. Therefore, changing rooms "unofficially" (including moves from one bedroom to another within a shared apartment) will result in a referral to the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards.