Room change process
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Room changes and/or Even Room Swaps are not permitted for the first/last week(s) of the fall and spring semesters. Fall 2019 Room Freeze will be between August 21 — September 5 and November 11 — December 16. During this Room Freeze time, the Central Office of the Department of Residence Life conducts an inventory of rooms in order to confirm that students have returned and to account for available vacancies.
There are a variety of room change options available to students throughout the year, and the process for requesting a change may differ depending on occupancy levels. At times of high occupancy, room change opportunities may be limited as we may not have spaces available to offer.
- Even room swap is a move that occurs when two or more residents swap spaces. This can happen within a hall or can occur from one building to another. No empty space is created by an even swap.
- New room change is a move that occurs when a resident chooses a new space. Space is Limited. Start by login on to UAOnline!
Please be aware that by submitting a room change request, you agree to the terms outlined in the approval letter. If you fail to meet these requirements, you may be charged $150.00 if you do not complete your move.
Even swap room change information
Step 1: Pick Up Form
Pick up even swap form from the Central Office in the MBS Complex. Forms are also
available for download: Even Room Swap Form
Step 2: Complete Form
Fill out a form and ensure all residents involved sign the form.
Step 3: Submit Form
Submit completed form to the Central Office or submit to after-hours drop box next
to Central Office door. Forms must be submitted in accordance with the Even Swap Timetable.
Step 4: Email Confirmation
An email will be sent to your preferred email confirming your new room request and
instruction of how and when you can move.
New room change lottery information
Step 1: Access Housing Portal
To Access the online housing room change lottery, click on the Nanook Housing link
below and log in using your UA credentials.
Step 2: Click Room Selection
Step 3: Select Available Beds and Confirm Selection
Once you confirm your selection, you will give up your rights to your current bed
assignment. Any additional room charges will be applied, and due at this time.
Step 4: Email
Confirmation Auto-generated email will be sent to your preferred email confirming
your new room request with instructions of how and when you can move.
Note: You can change your room selection as many times as you would like while the lottery is open. This includes selecting your original room assignment, if still available.
Additional Room Change / Room Swap Information
Please note: If you move into an room with no roommate, you must select a Super Single (to select a Super Single room you must call the central office Friday or Monday from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm at 907-474-7247, additional fees will apply) or have someone else move into the other side of the room before the room change lottery closes. If this does not occur, your room change request will be canceled and you will be required to stay in your current assignment until the next room change lottery.
We want to ensure your living situation is safe, and meets your academic and social needs. If you have roommate concerns or issues and you are not sure how to handle them, please seek out your Resident Assistant. You can also stop by our Central Office, located in the MBS Complex. We are here to help you navigate college life and can offer you a variety of options and resources that will help you to make a well-informed decision.
Don’t forget-Resident Assistants are available to help you. Below is a list of office hours:
| All Halls RA Office Hours | 9:00PM - 10:00PM 24 hours RA coverage on the weekends |
| Additional Office Hours: | |
| Skarland Hall Sunday through Wednesday Thursday through Saturday |
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| Moore Hall Everyday |
7:00PM – 10:00PM |
| DA Coverage | 7:00PM – 5:00AM |
New room lottery timetable
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| Friday, August 30 at 9AM | Room change lottery open |
| Monday, September 2 at 4PM | Room change lottery closed |
| September 13-16 | No room change lottery |
| Friday, September 20 at 9AM | Room change lottery open |
| Monday, September 23 at 4PM | Room change lottery closed |
| Friday, October 4 at 9AM | Room change lottery open |
| Monday, October 7 at 4PM | Room change lottery closed |
| Friday, October 18 at 9AM | Room change lottery open |
| Monday, October 21 at 4PM | Room change lottery closed |
| Friday, November 1 at 9AM | Room change lottery open |
| Monday, November 4 at 4PM | Room change lottery closed |
Even room swap lottery timetable
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| Friday, August 30 at 9AM | Room swap request form available |
| Monday, September 2 at 4PM | Request due date to move following weekend |
| Monday, September 23 at 4PM | Request due date to move following weekend |
| Monday, October 7 at 4PM | Request due date to move following weekend |
| Monday, October 21 at 4PM | Request due date to move following weekend |
| Monday, November 4 at 4PM | Request due date to move following weekend |
New room lottery timetable
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| Friday, January 17 at 9AM | Room change lottery open |
| Monday, January 20 at 4PM | Room change lottery closed |
| January 31-February 3 | No room change lottery |
| Friday, February 7 at 9AM | Room change lottery open |
| Monday, February 10 at 4PM | Room change lottery closed |
| Friday, February 21 at 9AM | Room change lottery open |
| Monday, February 24 at 4PM | Room change lottery closed |
| Friday, March 21 at 9AM | Room change lottery open |
| Monday, March 24 at 4PM | Room change lottery closed |
Even room swap lottery timetable
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| Friday, January 17 at 9AM | Room swap request form available |
| Monday, January 20 at 4PM | Request due date to move following weekend |
| Monday, February 10 at 4PM | Request due date to move following weekend |
| Monday, February 24 at 4PM | Request due date to move following weekend |
| Monday, March 24 at 4PM | Request due date to move following weekend |