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.
- 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