Assignment of residence hall rooms is managed by the director of campus and residence life. While preferences for specific halls are considered as space allows, the final decisions on room and roommate assignments rest with the director. The date of receipt of the residence life application impacts room assignments for new students. To qualify for residence hall residence life, a student must be enrolled full-time with a minimum of 12 credits, unless an exemption is granted by the vice president for student life and enrollment or their designee.
Continuing students generally receive priority over new students in room assignment requests, though this is not guaranteed. If a student is dissatisfied with their room or roommate, they should discuss the matter with the hall director or R.A. to explore possible internal alternatives. Room assignments are not made or altered based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, or other inappropriate factors.
All room changes must be approved in advance by the director of campus and residence life. To request a room change, complete the Room Change Request Form on the MyCottey portal under the Student Life tab. Approval must be obtained before moving. Upon approval, you will receive an email with instructions on how to proceed. If the room change is denied, the director will provide the reason and may offer alternative options.