Single occupancy rooms (rooms for which a resident pays an additional fee to maintain the room solely for him/herself) are provided on a space-available basis. Space availability is evaluated every semester.
Typically, more single occupancy rooms are available during the spring semester because the population in the residence halls is lower during that semester. Single rooms are sold during week three of each semester when space permits.
To be included in the consolidation/singles awarding process, indicate “yes” to the question on your housing/dining services contract that asks if you are interested in purchasing a single room if one is available. Or, you can add your name to the list prior to week three of the semester in question by completing a Contract Amendment request in Residential Living. You will be contacted by your hall director if consolidation will occur. A meeting will be held in your building that will cover the details of the process.
Individuals who have a single occupancy room for the fall semester are typically able to retain the room as a single room for the spring semester. Individuals in single rooms during the spring semester, however, should understand that they will only be guaranteed a double occupancy room for the upcoming fall semester.
Medical Single Rooms
Some students seek a single occupancy room because they have
a medical condition that would be improved by the student having a
single room. To make such a request, have your attending
physician/counselor submit a letter to Residential Living outlining
your diagnosis and how a single room will enhance your treatment
protocol. Your physician’s letter will then be reviewed by an
appropriate professional at UWSP (a physician at Health Services, a
counselor at the Counseling Center, or the ADA director). A
recommendation to provide a single room (or not) will then be
forwarded to the Residential Living Office.
Individuals provided with a “medical single” are responsible for the additional charge for a single. While all attempts are made to honor approved requests for medical singles, they are subject to space availability.