This article explains how to request a room change while living on campus, including how to join the Room Change Interest List, request changes due to financial or contract considerations, and who to contact for support.
Room changes are based on availability and eligibility, and are not guaranteed.
Students may request a room change for a variety of reasons, including:
Important: All room change requests are subject to availability and review. Not all requests can be accommodated.
Students can request a room change by adding themselves to the Room Change Interest List.
Requests to change your contract type (e.g., from a 9-month to a 12-month contract, or vice versa) are very limited.
Once your housing contract is signed and the academic year has begun, contract changes are generally not accommodated.
Students assigned to a higher-cost room type (e.g., a single) may request a change to a lower-cost option (e.g., a double or triple).
If you are experiencing extenuating financial circumstances, please contact us at housingcontracts@ucsd.edu for additional guidance and support.
If your situation requires urgent attention:
For immediate health or safety concerns, Res Life can initiate emergency housing protocols.
Roommate or preference concerns alone do not qualify for housing contract termination.
Termination is only considered under specific circumstances outlined in the housing contract, such as:
Residential Life (Room change support & urgent concerns)
Contact your community office:https://hdhughousing.ucsd.edu/living-on-campus/residence-life/index.html
Housing Allocations (Room assignments & availability)
Email: ucsdhousing@ucsd.edu
Housing Administrative Services (contracts, terminations)
Email: housingcontracts@ucsd.edu
Phone: 858-534-4010
Submit a ticket: https://support.ucsd.edu/students