Your Housing Assignment
Freshman and Transfer Student placement refers to assigning beginning and transfer students their rooms within the residence halls. Space has been set aside specifically for these two groups. Freshman live in Sprague Hall and transfer men live in Sprague Hall or Harris Hall. Freshman women live in Carney-Johnston Hall and transfer women live in Carney-Johnston or Spangler Hall.

Transfers are not grouped in with beginning students as their needs are different. Transfers are placed with other transfer students so that they may be with a similar peer group partaking in similar experiences. Likewise, the freshman housing program is designed under the same premise. Beginning new students are more successful if they are housed within a peer group where their special needs can be met more effectively through programming and one-to-one interaction with the residential living staff. The Resident Assistants on the freshman and transfer floors are provided with special training to assist new students in their transition to Lambuth and college life in general.

The process for new student placement is as follows:

1. All new students must complete and return the housing application which can be obtained via the Admissions Office.
2. All applications must be accompanied by a $100.00 room deposit before the application will be processed.
3. After the May 1st priority deadline, housing applications are reviewed and roommate matches are made based on the information provided by the applicant.
4. New students are then mailed the name and telephone number of their roommate.
5. Placement of new students will continue as long as space is available. In order to insure the best possible roommate match, the Office of Residential Living recommends that you submit your application before the May 1st priority deadline.
6. New students move into their rooms at the beginning of New Student Orientation in August.

Building Successful Roommate Relationships
Most roommate relationships develop well, and turn into friendships that exist well beyond your years at Lambuth. Even in situations in which you find you do not share many common interests, good relationships are possible. Learning to value and respect differences in people and their cultures is an important part of your college education. One of the most rewarding experiences is the opportunity to meet and appreciate a wide variety of people.

Occasionally, however, difficulties develop between roommates who differ in their opinions, beliefs, and lifestyles. It is important o remember whenever such situations arise, that each person is a unique individual with their own perspecitive. If a problem does arise between you and your roommate, you are encouraged to discuss the issue with them and try to resolve it through understanding and compromise. Honest discussion of problems can often alleviate further conflict, and actually strengthen your relationship. Roommate contracts are usually a valuable tool for dealing with these types of conflicts and can be obtained through the office of Residential Living.

If you feel like you need assistance in dealing with roommate problems, you are encouraged to talk to yor Resident Assistant. They are specifically trained in conflict mediation, and will be willing to help you work out the difficulties you encounter. You may also contact Lambuth's professional counselor if you feel you need further assistance.