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Residence Life and Housing<\/div>

Changes to Housing Assignments<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
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Changes to Housing Assignments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Have you checked out our pages on Living with a Roommate<\/a> and Resolving Roommate Conflicts<\/a>, but still want to consider a room change?  If not, we encourage you to read through those sections.  If so, the information below will give you walk you through our Room Change procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When can changes to housing assignments take place?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Answer:<\/em>  In the fall semester, this can take place from the second week of the semester to the middle of November. In the spring, housing assignment changes can take place the second week of the semester through the first week of April.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are changes to housing assignments guaranteed?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Answer:\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0No, a change to a housing assignment is not guaranteed.\u00a0 It is important for students to make wise decisions when selecting housing assignments and when selecting other students to live with.\u00a0 Only if a change is approved through the Residence Life and Housing process may a student move.\u00a0 The move is contingent on availability of another space, which cannot be guaranteed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the process for changes to a housing assignment?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Answer:<\/em>\u00a0 Students must begin by talking with a Resident Assistant assigned to their building or complex, who will gather information and provide advice on how to proceed.\u00a0 In most cases, an educational conversation or mediation between roommates may be necessary.\u00a0 The Resident Assistant will consult with the\u00a0supervisor in charge<\/a>\u00a0of the building or complex.\u00a0 Residence Life and Housing is committed to working with students on gaining the skills to handle difficult situations by empowering students to make wise decisions and communicate effectively.\u00a0 Continuing the educational process outside of the classroom in the residence halls with roommates is an important life skill requiring effort and focus by the students involved to compromise and come to a suitable solution.\u00a0 If the situation becomes difficult, the RA may continue communication with his\/her supervisor, who may become involved.\u00a0 As a last resort, the complex supervisor may approve a housing reassignment based on the circumstances presented.\u00a0 If the supervisor approves the housing assignment relocation, he\/she will work with the student by offering available spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A housing assignment change has been approved \u2013 now what?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Answer:<\/em>\u00a0 Approval to change a housing assignment must be received in writing by the Housing Operations team before the student may move.\u00a0 The student will receive a list of available spaces from the Area Coordinator or the Housing Operations team.\u00a0 Spaces are limited. It is the student\u2019s responsibility to reach out to students in the available spaces to discuss compatibility and to set up a time to view the space.\u00a0 Once the student has selected a space to move, he\/she must communicate the decision with the Housing Operations team.\u00a0 Next, the student will receive an email with details regarding the move. The student will need to remove all belongings from and clean their current room, then turn in their old key and pick up a key to their new residence at the Eagle Landing front desk.\u00a0The Resident Assistant for the new housing assignment will meet with the roommates to discuss their Roommate Agreement and ensure there is focus on building a productive living environment in the new space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have a vacancy in my room.  What do I need to do?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Answer:<\/em>\u00a0 During the academic year, if a vacancy occurs in a student\u2019s housing assignment for any reason, the remaining student has the responsibility to immediately contact the Housing Operations team if they would like to indicate a preferred roommate, provided it is during a designated housing assignment change period. If the requested student does not agree to move into the space, it becomes available to any student approved to move.\u00a0 All residents with an open space must accept a new occupant as assigned by Residence Life and Housing.\u00a0 Students approved to relocate will have the opportunity to contact students with a vacancy to meet with them before choosing a new space. \u00a0While Residence Life and Housing makes every attempt to give residents notice of a new roommate, emergencies take place that do not always permit timely communication. It is imperative\u00a0students with vacancies keep the space clean and available at all times, which means keeping the unused side of the room clear of all belongings, the beds separated, and the furniture placed correctly around the room.\u00a0 Behavior which discriminates against or impedes an interested student or assigned occupant from selecting the available space will be considered sufficient grounds for disciplinary action, including reassignment or removal from the residence halls, without refund, as determined by the Dean\u00a0of Residence Life and Housing or his\/her designee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What if I move without the approval of the Residence Life and Housing?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Answer:<\/em>\u00a0 All students involved in an unauthorized room change will be subject to disciplinary action and fines. As a reminder, only an official room change notification from the Housing Operations team is considered proper authorization to move. Resident Assistants may not authorize room changes under any circumstances. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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