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Fall Room Changes

Looking to switch rooms this fall? Here's everything you need to know about the official room change process.

Fall 2026 Room Change Request Dates

Mark these dates on your calendar!

  • Request Form Opens: Friday, September 11, 2026
  • Submission Deadline: Friday, September 18, 2026
  • Results Email: by 11pm on Wednesday, September 23, 2026

How It Works

  1. Submit your request: Log in to the Housing Portal and click FORMS to find the Fall Room Change Request form.
  2. Tell us your preferences: On the form, you can rank your requested buildings & room types. Make sure to list any students you'd like to live with or specific rooms you'd like to live in!
  3. Let your roommate know you've applied for a room change, so they can submit a request of their own or try to recruit a new roommate.
  4. Cross your fingers! Room changes are not guaranteed. We'll do our best to find you a new room, but room changes depend on available space and a different room may not be available.
  5. Check your email: You'll receive an email by 11pm on September 23 with the results of your request.
  6. Make the move: If your request is approved, you will move following the "Approved Room Change" timeline below.

Important Things to Know!

  • First-years: If you're a first-year, you can only be considered for a room change within first-year housing.
  • Room changes are final: If you are approved for a room change, it is binding. You can't change your mind once you've been approved! So only include preferences for spaces you're willing to move to.
  • Accessibility: housing accommodations approved by CARDS will be taken into consideration, but depend on available space.
  • This is for Barnard students only: CU@BC students are not able to move within Barnard housing.

Approved Room Changes: Your Weekend Timeline

Got approval for a room change? Awesome! Now, follow these steps to make sure your move goes smoothly.

  • Friday, September 25: 
    • Sign for your new room keys at the Res Life Office (110 Sulzberger) between 9am - 5pm. Remember, only you can pick them up.
    • Start moving in cooperation with the person vacating the new room (if applicable) and the person replacing you in your old room (if applicable)
  • Sunday, September 27: 
    • Finishing moving out of your old room by 11pm
    • Make sure you clean you room and don't leave anything behind when you move out!
  • Monday, September 28: 
    • You'll be given a Blue Room Change Envelope for your old keys.
    • Return them to the Res Life Office or the check-out box in the Sulzberger Hall lobby by 10am on Monday.
    • Scan the QR code on the envelope to submit the Confirm Check-Out Form on the Portal.
  • Don't forget: Not returning your old keys will result in a $100 improper check-out fee and a $100 lock change fee per key.