How and when can students change roommates if things haven worked out well?
Every room change must be approved in advance and in writing by your student’s Community staff. No room changes are allowed until September 15 for fall semester and February 9 for spring semester, at the earliest. This is called a “Room Freeze.” Interested residents may request room changes by visiting their Community Office or www.resnet.umd.edu starting September 8 for fall and February 2 for spring. “Freezes” let Resident Life “take attendance,” move any students out of their temporary assignments and move in students who have been waiting off campus. Room assignments also are “frozen” November 3 through the end of fall semester and March 8 through the end of spring semester.
Students can request a room reassignment for the fall semester beginning the third week of September. They can obtain the necessary paperwork by visiting their Community Office or by accessing www.resnet.umd.edu. The student’s Resident Assistant, Resident Director, and/or other resident life staff members will be available to walk them through this process. • What should my student do if a scheduled exam conflicts with a family vacation, reunion, etc.? Instructors have different policies and procedures with regard to excused absences, and ultimately, the decision to make scheduling accommodations is up to the individual instructor. These policies will generally be clearly outlined in the class syllabus your student will receive on the first day of class. It is suggested that your student have a conversation with the class instructor as soon as a conflict is realized. • Does the University require that students carry health insurance? No, but the University Health Center (UHC) does offe
Every room change must be approved in advance and in writing by your student’s Community staff. No room changes are allowed until September 15 for fall semester and February 9 for spring semester, at the earliest. This is called a “Room Freeze.” Interested residents may request room changes by visiting their Community Office or www.resnet.umd.edu starting September 8 for fall and February 2 for spring. “Freezes” let Resident Life “take attendance,” move any students out of their temporary assignments and move in students who have been waiting off campus. Room assignments also are “frozen” November 3 through the end of fall semester and March 8 through the end of spring semester.
