You will be notified the first week in August of who your roommate will be. The Residence Life Office tries its best to make compatible matches for first year roommates. If for some reason you do not get along with your roommate, our staff is trained to conduct roommate mediation sessions. These mediations sessions are usually successful in resolving any issues between the roommates. 

There is an option to switch out of your room in the latter half of the fall term. This process involves switching spaces with someone else. The process and when this room switch option is available will be advertised in the residence halls. 

With regard to microwaves and refrigerators, these appliances are not provided in the room. McHale Hall does have a lounge on the first floor that has a communal microwave and refrigerator. A resident may bring his/her own microwave (no larger than .9 cu. Ft.) and refrigerator (no larger than 4.6 cu. Ft.). The Residence Life Office also has a contract through an outside vender to allow students to rent microwaves and refrigerators for the room.