Continuing Students

Continuing Students Already Placed

Changing Spaces at Merrill

Requesting a Room Change (within college)

The swap process depends on the nature of the change, and whether you are looking to transfer to a space within the college, or to a different college. Generally any request to swap rooms is a multi-step process that may take several weeks to complete, and are usually performed in the breaks between quarters. 

If it is a roommate situation we encourage all students to attempt working it out with their roommates first. The second step is to have a meeting with the RA to explore possible solutions to the situation. After the proposed solutions have been attempted, the RA may make a recommendation to their supervisor for a student to be moved, and the process advances to a meeting with the CRE. The CRE will also explore possible solutions, including a mediation with the occupants of the room. After solutions have been attempted and it is the CRE's recommendation that a student be moved, they will make a recommendation to the Housing Coordinator. At this point, the Housing Coordinator will look for an appropriate space.  The timeframe may be lengthy depending on availability. For other situations be sure to speak to your RA, or make an appointment with the Crown/Merrill Housing Office by email at crownmerrillhousing@ucsc.edu to discuss your situation.

*Note: When requesting a room change, students must understand:

1. They will be charged the appropriate room rate for the type they move in to, which may be an increase or decrease from their current housing fee.
2. Their meal plan may change in accordance with the preferences indicated on the housing application.