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.
The Application Cycle
Fall Round 1
Application: 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 spaces that remain in August. If approved, you cannot guarantee a specific room or type.
Spring Round
Application: Oct. – Nov.
You can apply for available spaces in another House. You cannot guarantee a specific room or type.
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.
Upcoming Deadlines
Terms & Conditions
- Transfers are not guaranteed. Decisions account for available space, distribution of class sizes, and gender. Applications are reviewed in random order.
- If your transfer is approved, you must transfer to the new House.
Only list 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 applications and meet eligibility criteria. Groups will be approved or denied together.
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 applications decisions are announced.
Medical Transfers
Requests for transfers based on medical reasons are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the Disability Access Office (DAO).
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.
FAQ
Can I transfer to another house if I’m put 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 the next term, do I 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 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 you may have.