First-year Residence Exchange
The first-year residence exchange, also known as FYRE, is a unique opportunity to change your building assignment during the week before classes begin.
FYRE Timeline
Forms are available in the housing portal.
First-year Residence Exchange (FYRE) application opens at 12:00pm
Saturday, August 23
First-year Residence Exchange (FYRE) application closes at 2:00 am
Wednesday, August 27
HRS emails FYRE results to all applicants at 5:00 pm
Wednesday, August 27
In-house room placement processes in residence halls at 7:00 pm
Wednesday, August 27
Residents moving to a new housing assignment move out by 8:00 am
Thursday, August 28
New assignments will be ready for move-in by 12:00 pm
Thursday, August 28
Requesting a Building Change through FYRE
First-year residents looking to change their building assignment after REX can participate in the optional FYRE process. If you’re happy with your current building assignment, no action is required.
- This process only allows you to change your building if spaces are available. We cannot predict the availability of spaces through the FYRE process or the likelihood of a new building assignment.
- Room assignments are finalized after the FYRE process is completed. Specific room type requests are managed by the houses and are not included in the FYRE process.
- The FYRE process is binding. If you submit a FYRE request and successfully receive a new building assignment, you’ll be required to move to your new assignment on Move Day because your original assignment will have been allocated to another resident.
- The FYRE process is an individual process, meaning that you cannot apply together with another resident or as part of a group. If you receive a new building assignment, any questions about your specific room assignment should be directed to the RAC for your new building.
- Professional movers will be on-site to assist with FYRE building moves on Move Day.