ROOM CHANGE OR SWAP
The room change and room swap process happens each semester, typically beginning the third week of classes. Housing and Residential Education offers students the option to swap or change their rooms. Please note that Housing and Residential Education will not change a room assignment due to race, religion, or sexual orientation. Housing and Residential Education considers room change requests based on the nature of the request and available space. Students who request housing modifications or accommodations must register with Student Accessibility Services. Please note that room change requests are not guaranteed, and our ability to make any changes depends upon space availability.
Interested in requesting a room change for Fall 2026?
Housing and Residential Education’s room change process will be available starting on Tuesday, September 8th.
What is a Room Swap?
Swapping rooms is a mutual agreement between two residents.
Both students seeking to swap room spaces with each other should email their Community Coordinator to request a room swap. Once the room swap is approved, the Operations Coordinator will schedule a meeting to conduct the room swap. Meeting times are held between 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Students who are swapping into a different room type that is more expensive will have an increase in their room charges. It is the student's responsibility to be familiar with the housing rates. Students should plan for the additional room charges to reflect on their student account within two business days.
Students can anticipate a response for a room swap request in 5-10 business days.
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What is a Room Change?
A room change involves moving to a vacant space in another room/building.
Prior to requesting a room change, the student should have met with their RA and completed a roommate agreement. In many instances, we request that students complete a roommate mediation instead of a room change.
Students can submit a room change request form through the Housing Portal. Students will be able to view updates and monitor the status of their request throughout the review process in the Housing Portal. If a room change option is available, a Housing Contracts and Assignments staff member will contact the student via their FAU email with instructions on the next steps.
Room change requests are subject to availability and are not guaranteed.
Students transferring to a room type with a higher housing rate will incur additional housing charges. Students are encouraged to review the housing rates prior to submitting a room change request and should be prepared for any resulting increase to their student account balance.
Things To Keep In Mind
- Housing and Residential Education considers room change requests based on the nature of the request and available space.
- Please note that Housing and Residential Education will not change a room assignment due to race, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Room change requests are not guaranteed, and our ability to make any changes depends upon space availability.
- Room changes to single bedrooms and apartment-style living are extremely limited.