Room Changes
Students have opportunities to change their room assignment.
Room Changes before move-in
Room changes are only possible through incoming cancellations. We anticipate little to no single room or suite availability. While we anticipate a few individual openings in suites, we do not anticipate 2-person or 4-person suite availability.
Students interested in pursuing a room change should add their name to the room change waitlist (in the Housing & Dining Portal).
- Form opens tentatively at 9 a.m. on Monday, July 7.
- Form closes tentatively at 12 p.m. (noon) on Friday, August 1.
The likelihood we will be able to make a change is extremely low. If you want to do a room swap, that's easier for us to accommodate (a room swap is where 2 students switch places with each other).
Room Swaps
What is a room swap?
A room swap is when two students trade room assignments with each other. For example, if two students named Bob and John request a room swap, Bob will end up in John’s former room, and John will end up in Bob’s former room.
Both students who want to be re-assigned to a different space should email reslife@mnsu.edu with the following information:
- Name
- StarID
- Current room assignment
- Room they wish to be moved to
Complete this within 7 days or the request will be cancelled and you'll have to start over.
Requesting a Room Change After move-in
Fall Room Changes Available September 15 - November 21
Students can change rooms by making an appointment with their Student Services Coordinator at their Front Desk (or Stadium Heights Office). Our Student Service Coordinators work individually with students to find a space that meets their needs and preferences. We allow room changes to take place up until the last three weeks of class.
- The deadline to change rooms during the Fall semester is November 21.
While there is no cost to do a room change, if a student moves to a more/less expensive room type, we will prorate the difference on their room charges for the remainder of the semester.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I swap rooms with another student? Yes! Both students who want to be re-assigned should email reslife@mnsu.edu with the following information: Name, StarID, current room assignment, & room you wish to be moved to. Both students should complete this within 7 days or the request will be cancelled (and you'll start over).
- Can I get a single room? There are very few single rooms and demand is very high. We manage room changes to single rooms through the Single Room Waitlist process. You may add your name to the Single Room Waitlist when it opens (September 15). Single rooms are offered by gender on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Are rooms available throughout the semester for room changes? Yes! Students approved for a room change are given 48 hours to complete their move and then their old room becomes available to others, so room availability is always changing.
Room Change Dates
- Fall 2025 Room Changes begin: September 15, 2025
- Spring 2026 Room Changes begin: January 26, 2026
