Transfer Houses

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You can apply for an Inter-House Transfer (IHT) after living in your assigned House for two terms.

If you transferred into the College, however, you only need to have lived one full semester in your assigned House.

On This Page:

The Application Cycle

Inter-House Transfer Application Timeline\ \ Eligibility Rules\ \ Upcoming Deadlines\ \ Terms & Conditions\ \ Medical Transfers\ \ FAQ

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The Application Cycle

Spring Round\ Application: Sept. – Nov.

You can apply for available spaces in another House. You are not guaranteed a specific room or type.

*Fall Round 1*Application Opens: Jan. – Feb.

You can apply for another House. If approved, you will take part in their room selection process.

*Fall Round 2*Application: Late Spring

If you missed Fall 1, you can apply for any remaining spaces in August. If approved, you are not guaranteed a specific room or type.

Inter-House Transfer Application Timeline

*Deadline to cancel or modify your Inter-House Transfer application.

Eligibility Rules

• You must have lived a minimum of two full semesters in your currently assigned House to qualify. Inter-Collegiate Transfer exception: If you transferred into the College, you only need to have lived one full semester in your assigned House.

• You must have a booking for the term you wish to transfer (If you are currently off-campus, please submit a Returning Student Application before requesting a transfer). \

• Your application must be submitted by the inter-house transfer deadline to be considered for a specific round.

Students may apply in as many rounds as they wish, provided they continue to meet the eligibility criteria

Terms & Conditions

Transfers are not guaranteed.Decisions are made based on available space, class size distribution, and gender. Applications are reviewed in random order.

If your transfer is approved, you must transfer to the new House.\ Only list the Houses you are willing to move into.\ \ You can apply as an individual or as part of a group of two. \ If you apply as a group of two, both students must complete the application and meet the eligibility criteria. Groups will be approved or denied together.

Students may apply in as many rounds as they wish, provided they continue to meet the eligibility criteria

Medical Transfers

The Disability Access Office (DAO) evaluates requests for transfers based on medical reasons on a case-by-case basis.

Transfers between Houses for medical reasons are rare. If they are approved by the DAO, they do not guarantee you a specific House. If you need a medical transfer, schedule an appointment with the Disability Access Office.

Updating or Cancelling Your Application

Email the College Housing Office if you need to change or withdraw your application. Changes to an IHT application can only be made before the application deadline.

Upcoming Deadlines

FAQ

Can I transfer to another house if I’m on a space-available waitlist?

No. If you are waitlisted for your House, you cannot apply to transfer to another House.

Will my housing accommodation be applied to my new House if my transfer is approved?

Housing accommodations already approved by the Disability Access Office (DAO) apply to all College Housing assignments regardless of whether a student has applied for a transfer.

If I’m approved for an IHT but cancel my housing for the next term, do I still need to move to my new house when I return?

Yes. An approved IHT student will return to their new house after being approved to return to campus housing and fill out a Returning Student Application.

If my transfer application is denied, can I apply again for an IHT in the next round?

Yes! You can apply for an IHT as many times as you wish.

What if I have a new housing access concern?

Contact the Disability Access Office (DAO) to discuss any housing access concerns.

How can I cancel or modify my IHT request?

Please email our office should you need to cancel or modify your IHT application.

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