Roommate Selection

Roommate Selection

Requesting/Selecting Roommate

The Roommate Matching Process for Fall 2025 is now open! Both students must complete the Housing Application before matching.

NOTE: *Any transfer-returning match MUST apply and match by February 27, 2025 at 12 PM NOON to participate in Returning Room Selection as a mutually matched group. Tranfers who are only looking to match with other transfers (and not returners) are welcome to do so until June 2.

 If you are interested in selecting specific students as your roommate(s), you must submit the request by: 

  1. Logging into www.go.rowan.edu/myhousing
  2. Then click, "Room Selection/Roommate Matching"
  3. Click, “Select Roommate”
  4. Select the term in the drop-down options 
  5. Click on the "Search for Roommate" Tab
  6. Enter the student's first and last name 
  7. Review search results and select the correct student (results will only show students who have completed applications for the term)

                               Check out this video on roommate matching:

                     

Can't find your eligible roommate match? 

Be sure you and your desired roommates' profiles are public. 

  • Go to "Personal Information"
  • Select "Roommate Profile"
  • Under "Profile Privacy" ensure that "Do Not Display Me" is not selected

You may also search for potential roommates by searching for specific criteria entered on the housing application. To use this method:

  1. Follow steps 1-5 above
  2. Search for students based on application preferences
  3. Review search results and select the desired student(s) 

Things to consider when matching

Opting into Gender-Inclusive Housing

Interested in living with someone of another gender identity?

If you are planning on mutually matching with individuals who have a different gender than you, all group members must ensure they are opted into gender-inclusive housing.

To opt in, select "Yes" to the application question which asks: "Would you like to live in a gender-inclusive housing space?" This confirms that you agree to live in a gender-inclusive housing option.

By selecting "Yes," you agree to live in a room or apartment with roommates of any gender identity. Only students who select "Yes" will be eligible for these designated spaces. 

Please note: If a vacancy occurs, another student who has opted for gender-inclusive housing may be assigned to the space, regardless of their gender identity.

If all group members have not opted in, you will not be permitted to select together during room selection.

Credit Hours & Roommate Matching

It is CRUCIAL to know how many credits each member of your roommate group has!

When determining class standing for the Room Selection process, we take into account the credits that you have already earned as well as the credits you are currently enrolled in for the spring term. Summer and future course enrollment is not taken into consideration in this process.

Students will receive an appointment time for room selection based on the person with the lowest class standing in their group. For example, a group of 4 matched senior students will receive appointment times during the “senior” selection date, whereas a matched group of 3 seniors and 1 sophomore will receive appointment times during the “sophomore” selection dates. Please keep this in mind when determining who you will be forming a matched group with.

  • Students with 0-57 credits are considered “sophomores”.
  • Students with 58-89 credits are considered “juniors”.
  • Students with 90+ credits are considered “seniors”.
Transfer & Returning Students

At this time, we are allowing transfer students who have completed housing applications to match with returning students. The deadline for transfers and returners to participate in the returner process is Thurs Feb 27 at 12 PM Noon. No extension requests will be granted.

Transfers will be able to match with other transfers for the transfer selection round until June 2.

Note: The criteria for the Selection Rounds remain the same. Most transfer credits have not yet been submitted/accepted. This means that if you choose to match with an incoming transfer student, it could impact your eligibility for certain housing options on campus. We encourage you to review housing requirements and placement guidelines to ensure your selected roommate aligns with your preferred housing assignment.

Nexus Eligibility

All Nexus properties will be only eligible to juniors and seniors. To qualify for eligibility:

  • You must have either earned at least 58 Banner Credits as of Spring 2025. Current spring enrollment IS considered towards the 58 credits. Summer and future course enrollment is NOT.
  • OR You must be at least 21 years old on or before September 2, 2025 to live in any Nexus Property

Please note: All members of your matched group must be eligible for Nexus in order for the group to live in Nexus. Otherwise, the entire group will not be eligible to select Nexus during your selection round.