Room Changes
Students have an opportunity to change their room assignment after they arrive.
Room Changes before move-in
We will share information here in July 2024 for students interested in the possibility of changing their room/roommate assignment before move-in. Check back then!
Requesting a Room Change After move-in
We offer Room Change Days during the third week of the Fall and Spring Semester. During Room Change Days, students with a housing assignment can request a room change in the Housing & Dining Portal. The Room Change Request form will be available in the portal at 9 a.m. on Monday, January 22. Students interested in making a room change should submit a form by 12 p.m. (noon) on Tuesday, January 23.
How the Spring Process Works
- Student designates their room type preferences (including roommate preference) in Room Change Request form.
- Office staff will respond with a proposed assignment via email and the student will have 3 hours to accept or decline the room assignment. It is imperative that students check their email as this is how they will be notified.
- Students who accept the offer will begin moving on Wednesday, January 24 or Thursday, January 25 (or earlier upon agreement by all impacted roommates).
- Students who decline the offer will be referred to their Student Services Coordinator to make alternative room change arrangements. Student Services Coordinators will begin working with students on room changes Monday, January 29.
Spring Room Changes Available January 29 - April 12
After Room Change Days, students can change rooms by making an appointment with their Student Services Coordinator at their Front Desk (or Stadium Heights Office). Our Student Services 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 17.
- The deadline to change rooms during the spring semester is April 12.
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, call the Residential Life Office for more information (507-389-1011).
- Can I get a single room? There are very few single rooms on the main campus 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 to be considered. 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 Days Dates
- Fall 2024 Room Change Days: September 9-10, 2024
- Spring 2025 Room Change Days: January 27-28, 2025
