At Middlebury College, we base our residential system on the principle of community living. We value the benefits and challenges of learning to live with other people. By interacting with people of different backgrounds and interest, community members form rich relationships. A residential community of roommates, hall mates, and friends prepares students to be involved in local, national, and international communities and to face the challenges of difference in a diverse world.
If students are experiencing a roommate conflict, they are highly encouraged to see their FYC, RA, or CRA before approaching the Commons dean or filling out a room-change request.
For fall mid-semester switches, room-change requests will be considered in mid-October. For end of fall semester switches, room-change requests will be considered in December. For J-term, the deadline for room change requests will be at the end of the first week of classes. For the spring semester, room changes will be considered in mid-February. Requests after the deadline will not be considered until the following semester. Room-change request forms are available in the Commons offices.
If a student is offered a room change, he or she has 48 hours to accept it. If students have a double as a single for whatever reason, they must know that the College will ask them to find a roommate or move into a true single. It should be emphasized that students will always be encouraged to resolve any conflicts before considering a room change.