Roommate Resources

The room change process will be available for current on-campus two weeks after the start of each semester. Room changes outside of the room change process will be approved for emergencies only.

A room change is where a resident can switch to an open space on campus. This could be a vacancy in a room or suite with your friends or a random open space on campus. A room swap is where residents can request room changes with each other, swapping spaces. 

There are minimal spaces for room changes year to year so room changes will be processed on a first come first serve basis. Room changes outside of the room change process will be approved for emergencies only.

Please submit your room change request through the Mason Housing Portal.  

Room changes can be requested by completing the Room Change Request form located in the Mason Housing Portal. There are no moves during the first two weeks of the semester. This allows us to confirm occupancy in all of our spaces and identify where vacancies exist for room changes to occur. 

Students must meet with their Community Director (CD) via in-person, email, or Zoom to discuss their room change request. During that time students must clarify why they are seeking a room change. Once the meeting is complete, the Community Director will determine if the change is approved and if so, move the request forward through the Housing Portal. Please note that a mediated conversation may be required in advance of approving a room change request. 

Room change requests will primarily be processed on Wednesdays and approved moves will begin on Fridays. You may not be offered a space if your request was not approved or there are no vacancies that meet your preference. You will only receive communication if you are being offered a new space based on your expressed preferences. Please keep in mind, that changing your room may change your housing rate. Please check our room rates before switching spaces. 

Good roommate relationships can take time to develop. Talk to your roommate and find out about their background, habits, interests, and pet peeves. Learn about the differences between you, how they may affect your living environment, and what compromises you both may have to make to maintain harmony.

• Communicate with each other. Talk about the little things that bother you before they escalate into bigger issues.
• Many students have never shared a bedroom before. Be prepared to compromise.
• Don't expect to be best friends. If a strong friendship develops between roommates, that's great! The important thing is to accept, appreciate, and grow from the experience of living with someone who may be very different from you.
• Remember that each of you have rights. Treat your roommate(s) as you would like to be treated.
• Don't rely on first impressions. Take the time to get to know each other.

Living with roommates isn't always easy. Sharing a living space may be stressful, and conflicts may arise. Sometimes situations that work at the beginning of the year become more difficult as the year goes on. It's normal to have roommate conflicts, and there is a great deal to be learned in handling a difficult situation maturely, respectfully, and creatively.