Living in community and sharing space with others can be challenging sometimes. Conflict happens and other life circumstances happen, so when residents decide for themselves that a room change is their preferred resolution, our staff are available to assist in facilitating the room change process, which is directed by the student.
In the Fall Quarter, room change requests will not be considered until week 2 of instruction (starting October 6). Please do not request a room change prior to move-in. After move-in weekend, the vacancies in university housing will be audited and identified. Upon move-in, residents are encouraged to reach out to their Resident Assistant (RA) or professional staff (Resident Director or Assistant Resident Director) for support with their living situation.
- Why do I need a room change?
- What's most important for the space I live in?
- What have I learned already about living with others?
- What will I do to connect to a new community?
- What can I do to manage conflict effectively?
- How can I do better to establish healthy boundaries?
- Talk to your Resident Assistant (RA)
- Email your Resident Director or Assistant Resident Director to let them know you're requesting a room change and why
- Upon approval, your RD/ ARD will send you a room change link via your Mercury housing portal
- Click on the link and log in
- Identify your preferred move date (must be at least 3 business days out from the current date)
- Review vacancies and the profiles of the current occupants
- Select the desired space
- Check for request confirmation email from UCHS
- Be sure to review the room change confirmation email from UCHS with move instructions
- Pack up belongings
- Remove trash and recycling
- Clean and disinfect space
- Return furniture to original configuration and location
- Pick up new keys
- Move belongings to new space
- Return old keys to original desk/office
- Get to know roommate(s), RA, and neighbors
- Complete Living Agreement with new roommate(s)
- Attend events and enjoy your new home