Roommates and Room Changes FAQ

Gender Inclusive Housing spaces: Students will be able to match as roommates on their Housing Self-Service page.  If each roommate has requested to be a part of gender inclusive housing, students will be able to match with the student as a roommate.

If you are unable to find your desired roommate, ensure you have both updated your My Personal Information on your Housing Self-Service page to indicate YES to Gender Inclusive Housing.

Pride Experiential Opportunity community: Students should match with their desired roommate on Housing Self-Service but can also indicate any preferred roommate on the Pride application. Any desired roommate also needs to complete an application and denote their preferred roommate as well to assist with assignments.

Any gender mix will be allowed to live together in gender inclusive housing however, the focus of gender inclusive housing is creating an inclusive environment where students can live in the same room with any student - regardless of sex, gender, gender identity/expression, or sexual orientation. All students in gender inclusive spaces must be welcoming and contribute towards an inclusive environment. 

The best way to manage roommate conflicts is to have roommates proactively discuss expectations of each other and the shared living space. This includes guests/visitors, expectations regarding privacy, cleanliness, shared items/food, etc. One of the best tools to manage conflict is a roommate agreement. In-hall staff can assist roommates in creating a roommate agreement.

When/if disagreements occur, it is best to talk about them as soon as appropriately possible. If you need assistance initiating a difficult or uncomfortable conversation with your roommate(s), speak with your RA or Resident Director (RD). 

Sometimes it is best not to remain roommates. If that is the best option, a Housing and Residence Life staff member can let you know of open room spaces on campus. If other gender inclusive housing spaces are available, you are welcome to choose a space in that designated area.

Students interested in leaving gender inclusive housing will pursue the standard room change process available to students throughout campus.

The student can work with the Resident Director (RD)/Graduate Resident Director (GRD), Senior Resident Advisor (SRA), or staff at the main Housing office to find another room.