First Steps
We suggest that you revisit the roommate agreement with their roommate(s). If they have trouble confronting the situation suggest that they go and speak with a Resident Assistant (RA). RAs can provide support and help students communicate with their roommate(s).
Following Up
If direct communication and revision of the roommate agreement are not working, the next step is to have the Residence Director attempt to mediate the conflict. Mediation is an opportunity for students to address concerns in a non-confrontational setting, with an unbiased mediator facilitating the conversation. The mediation will lead to the creation of a binding roommate contract. Violation of the roommate contract may result in a further response from Residence Life staff including possible referral to the conduct process. Mediation is often quite successful at helping students learn to compromise and live together as respectful roommates.
Room Change Request
We ask that students remain in their room assignments until the end of the add/drop period before making a room change request. After the change of registration period, the student may email their Residence Director to make an appointment. The RD will meet with the student and together they will decide how to proceed. Room changes are not guaranteed since all room changes are granted on a space-available basis.
Residence Life
- First-Year Residential Experience
- Items to Bring and Prohibited Items
- Room Selection
- Important Dates
- Residence Life Handbook
- Winter and Summer Housing
- Guest Registration
- Residence Halls and Rooms
- Accessibility Housing
- Work Orders
- Laundry and Linens
- Fridge/Microwave Rental
- Residency Requirement and Housing Application
- Resident Assistant Hiring
- Residence Life Staff