The purpose of the consolidation policy is to ensure spaces for incoming students and rectify the inequitable condition which exists when many students end up living alone (without roommates) in rooms traditionally designated as double rooms/suites. Students living in a room/suite with a vacancy will receive correspondence from the Residential Life Office, either via e-mail or delivered letter, describing available options. Students are required to respond to the Residential Life Office within forty-eight (48) hours of receipt of their e-mail or letter. Students with vacancies are encouraged to seek out roommates or a new room/suite during Open Room Change Period (week three through week four of each semester).
Fall 2012 Timeline:
Ø Monday, August 27 – Classes begin
o Two-week room change freeze
Ø Tuesday, September 11 – Open Room Change Period begins
o Two weeks of open room changes – students are encouraged to consolidate on their own
Ø Friday, October 12 – Consolidation period ends
o All moves should be complete
Ø Monday, October 15 – Room Exchange Period
o Room changes can only occur if a student switches rooms with another student
Spring 2013 Timeline:
Ø Monday, January 14 – Classes begin
o Two-week room change freeze
Ø Tuesday, January 29 – Open Room Change Period begins
o Two weeks of open room changes – students are encouraged to consolidate on their own
Ø Friday, March 1 – Consolidation period ends
o All moves should be complete
Ø Monday, March 4 – Room Exchange Period
o Room changes can only occur if a student switches rooms with another student