Residence Halls
Hi Broncos,
Room change requests open Thursday, September 11 at 10:00 a.m. Options are limited, so please read carefully before making a request.
Eligibility
- You must qualify for the space you want.
- Example: Continuing students cannot move into Western Heights.
- Empty double rooms require two people moving in together. Both need to be present to sign up and pick up keys.
Room Types
- Single rooms
- Not available in Western Heights.
- Already in a single? No action needed.
- Living in a double without a roommate? You can pay to keep it as a single before another student is assigned. [Cost info online here].
- Double rooms
- Living alone in a double room is not the same as having a single. A roommate can still move in at any time.
- If your room isn’t ready for a roommate, you may be charged for a single and face conduct review (see Room Consolidation Policy, page 9 of the Housing contract).
- Keep all of your belongings off your roommate’s side of the room (bed, desk, dresser, closet).
- Expect a roommate unless you’ve paid for a single. You may not get advance notice. Once someone is assigned, you cannot buy the room as a single.
- Living alone in a double room is not the same as having a single. A roommate can still move in at any time.
How to Request a Room Change
- Email the hall director of the building you want to move into.
- If you want to buy-out your current double as a single, contact your hall director. They’ll walk you through next steps.
- Roommate conflicts do not automatically qualify for a room change. Each situation is different, so speak to your hall director. You may be asked to complete roommate mediation and/or an online roommate living module in E-Learning.
Please reach out to hall staff of the building you want to live in with any questions.
| Building | Phone # | |
|---|---|---|
| Ackley/Shilling | (269)387-4755 | hayley.smalec@wmich.edu |
| Britton/Hadley | (269)387-6603 | giavonna.ward@wmich.edu |
| Garneau/Harvey | (269)387-4763 | kate.papson@wmich.edu |
| Eicher/LeFevre | (269)387-4770 | RL-eicherlefevre@wmich.edu |
| Henry Hall | (269)387-6645 | RL-henry@wmich.edu |
| Western Heights complex (both Hall-Archer Pickard East and Hall-Archer-Pickard West) | (269)387-4717 | RL-whgts-ara@wmich.edu |
—Housing and Residence Life
Fall Break starts Wednesday, Oct. 15. Residence halls and Student Center Dining stay open, but some services will be limited. Here's a quick rundown on what to know.
Staying for Break?
- Register in the housing portal if you’ll be here anytime Wednesday–Saturday night (Oct. 15-18)
- This helps staff know who’s around for safety
- Plans change? No problem—just update your info in the portal
Heading Home?
- Take out your trash
- Unplug anything not needed
- Lock up and secure your room
Room Checks
- Staff will do supervised room checks Tuesday, Oct. 14 starting at 7 p.m.
- These are safety + maintenance inspections, not personal searches
- If you have questions about room checks, please see hall staff
What’s Different During Break
- Front desks: Close 11 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14 | Reopen 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19
- Hall offices: Open 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Wednesday Oct. 15 and Thursday Oct. 16
- Mail and packages: Processed Wednesday Oct. 15 and Thursday Oct. 16; services paused Friday, Oct. 17 to Sunday, Oct. 19
- University closed: Friday, Oct. 17 (Dining still open)
- Student Center Dining: Reduced hours/menus → [click for details]
Enjoy your break!
-Housing and Residence Life