​Room Change Procedure
Residence Life hopes that all students have a positive and rewarding roommate experience. If a student is experiencing a roommate conflict, the Residence Life staff is here to help students work through the conflict and find a resolution. While we make every effort to facilitate discussion between roommates and establish guides through the roommate agreement, we do realize that at times a room change may be the solution.
Room Change Procedure
- Contact your Hall Director to discuss your roommate agreement and schedule a roommate mediation.
- If the outcome of the roommate mediation indicates that a student should move, then the Hall Director will work with the student to complete the Room Change Request Form.
- The Room Change Request Form matches students based on compatibility and a pairing is made.
- Students will be given a timeline to move as well as the combination to the room and/or room access with his or her Providence College ID card.
- Students are encouraged to talk with their roommate(s) about living preferences and complete a roommate agreement.
Keep In Mind
- Generally, room changes do not take place until after the first month of each semester. If a student has concerns about his or her room assignment then the student should contact his or her Hall Director.
- If there is a vacancy in a room, please remember that a student can be assigned to that room at any time. Residents with an open bed in their room should create a welcoming environment to any new student assigned to that room. Additionally, Residents with an open bed in their room should contact their Hall Director to complete an Open Bed Request Form.
Tips for a Successful Roommate Relationship
Set expectations from the beginning (use the Roommate Agreement to guide your discussion).
Respect each other.
Address concerns when they first occur.
Keep the lines of communication open.