Residential Life has a voluntary roommate search option to help new students find roommates. We equate the roommate search to the popular “e Harmony” matching program but for finding a roommate! It allows students to create an online profile outlining their lifestyle and the lifestyle of a preferred roommate.
Can you choose your roommate at UMass Amherst?
Some undergraduate students are interested in seeking out potential roommate opportunities for fall 2022. Students can create a profile for Roommate Search in SPIRE under Main Menu>Residential Life.
How can I find a roommate?
9 Tips for Finding a Roommate Who Doesn’t Drive You Crazy
- Give yourself plenty of time to find the right person.
- Figure out what’s important to you in a living situation.
- Use social media and online outreach to your advantage.
- Ask friends and colleagues.
- Get the finances in order.
- Ask good questions (and use your intuition)
How do you make a roommate group UMass Amherst?
From the “Student Center” page on SPIRE, select “Housing” in the menu on the left- hand side of the screen. Once the menu opens, click “Room Selection Home Page.” Under “Step 2,” click the yellow “Form a New Roommate Group” button.
How do I change my roommate at UMass Amherst?
Students can use the Summer Swap Process to exchange like assignments (ex. shared room to share room, single to a single within the same hall, apartment to apartment). Students can complete the form in SPIRE under Main Menu>Residential Life>Room Swap from April 18 – April 24, and April 29 – May 30.
How does room selection work UMass Amherst?
Online Room Selection allows students to see the available options across campus and select the space they most prefer. Students who request an appointment and do not select an assignment will remain in their current space. There will be one online room selection processes offered this spring.
Does UMass have communal bathrooms?
Cons: Shower shoes and communal bathrooms
With dorm life comes shared bathrooms and having to wear shoes when you shower. This is probably my least favorite part of on campus living, as you share a bathroom with 30+ people. At least the bathrooms are cleaned daily!
What is the safest way to find a Roommate?
The 9 Best Roommate Finders on the Web
- Craigslist. Let’s start with the obvious: Craigslist.
- PadMapper. With its free, map-based interface, PadMapper makes it easy to find apartments in a particular neighborhood or even on a particular block.
- RoomieMatch.
- Roommates.com.
- Roomi.
- Roomster.
- 7. Facebook.
- Alumni Networks.
What is the best app to find a Roommate?
Some of the best apps for finding roommates include:
- Craigslist.
- Trulia.
- Reddit.
- RoomieMatch.
- Circle of Roomies.
- Roomi.
- Roomster.
- Cirtru.
Is having a Roommate worth it?
Pros to having a roommate
Sharing can save you both time and money. A reason to be cleaner: It’s one thing to live in your own mess, but it’s quite another to inflict that on someone else. Living up to a roommate’s better-than-yours cleanliness standards can get you closer to living your best.
How do I leave roommate Group UMass?
First, view the list of roommate groups under the heading labeled, “Select a Group to Review or Update.” Locate the “Confirmed” or “Pending” group that you wish to dissolve and click the yellow “Select” button to the left of this group.
What is break housing UMass?
Break Housing halls are the only halls that remain open during Thanksgiving, Winter Session and Spring Breaks. Please note the additional cost to reside in these halls. Returning students can request a suite or apartment to share with friends of any sex.
Is housing guaranteed at UMass Amherst?
Fall 2021 Admitted First-Year students are guaranteed housing. For all other students, any available spaces will come from cancellations and we are not able to guarantee all unassigned students will be able to secure a space.
What is the best residence hall at UMass Amherst?
Here are the top 8 dorms at the University of Massachusetts- Amherst.
- Baker Hall. Baker Hall is a multi-year community located in the Greater Area on-campus.
- Brett Hall.
- Brooks Hall.
- Butterfield Hall.
- Chadbourne Hall.
- Gorman Hall.
- Greenough Hall.
- Van Meter Hall.
Does UMass have single dorms?
Singles. First year students have the option to request single assignments in multiple areas of campus. The majority of singles in first year halls are located in Southwest residential area.
Are there triples at UMass Amherst?
Economy Triples: These spaces are large double rooms that have been converted to triple occupancy spaces in several areas across campus. Rates for the 2022-2023 academic year are available here. Economy Triple spaces are billed at a lower rate than a standard shared space.
Can Juniors live on campus at UMass Amherst?
Residency Requirements. UMass Amherst requires full-time first-year students to live on campus. Transfer students with fewer than 27 transferable semester credits are also required to live on campus. Transfer sophomores and juniors may choose to live either on-campus of off-campus.
Will UMass Amherst open in the fall 2021?
UMass Amherst will provide a full college experience in Fall 2021, including face-to-face instruction, full residence halls, and a complement of student events and activities.
Are Command Strips allowed in dorms?
Command Strips and Hooks
Using nails, masking tape or products that damage paint to mount anything to the wall is prohibited in the residence halls.
Do UMass dorms have AC?
In our newest halls, the heat is provided through a central air system.
Does UMass have suite dorms?
Whether you prefer a residential area nestled amid rolling hills or a neighborhood located at the heart of the campus, a high-rise tower or a red brick residence hall, a suite or a traditional room, UMass Amherst offers a housing option to meet your needs and expectations.
