UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF
STUDENT AFFAIRS

Remaining Occupants of a Room

When vacancies occur, the University reserves the right to show rooms and assigns new occupants to fill those vacancies. In order to accommodate a potential new roommate, the resident of a partially filled double is required to keep clear and make one set of furnishings available for use and to keep the rest of the room reasonably clear and ready for occupancy. In a partially filled room or suite, Housing may do the following:

1. Allow the resident to find a suitable roommate to fill the vacancy
2. Assign a new resident to fill the vacancy without prior consultation
3. Allow the existing resident to pay the appropriate single rate only through the current contract period
4. Reassign the remaining occupant(s) to different accommodations

When a new roommate or suitemate is assigned, the current occupant(s) is/are expected to welcome this resident and treat this person with respect as outlined in the Resident’s Rights and Responsibilities. Failure to respect the resident’s rights and responsibilities by any current occupant of a room is considered a policy violation and subject to judicial referral. Other actions violating this policy include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Expressing not wanting anyone living with them
2. Expressing not wanting the specific person assigned living with them
3. Describing the new roommate’s experience will be difficult in the assigned space
4. Any other disparaging comments made to or about the new resident or assignment process