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| Fax: | (570) 389-5070 |
| Email: | buhouse@bloomu.edu |
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Tripling
In order to accommodate all the students who request or are required to live on campus, up to 60% of new students are tripled at the beginning of the semester. We have been tripling new students for 25 years and it has been our experience that this is a temporary accommodation and that most rooms are detripled by the end of the semester. Each tripled room is furnished with a bunk bed and a loft system.
Tripling is not done for profit, but as the best way to accommodate heavy demand for on campus housing. By tripling, we can guarantee housing for upper class students. Students assigned to a triple room will initially be billed at the double rate. Triple credits only apply to those students assigned by Residence Life to live in a double room with two other residents on a temporary basis. Tripled students who during the course of the semester, have one student leave the room, or decline the offer to detriple, will be credited for the triple rate up to the date of the move or the offer to detriple. The credit will be applied toward outstanding bills or the next semester's fees.
In the first week of August, new students will receive their housing assignment. As many of you know, there is a possibility that new students will be housed "three to a room." We (and most other colleges) refer to this as being "tripled." Sometimes being tripled evokes anxiety in new students. And that's understandable. There's already lots going on - coming to a new place, meeting new people, taking classes. Getting two new roommates can sometimes add to these feelings of nervousness.
Take a deep breath! Our years of experience have given us some insight into the tripling situation. Here's what we've consistently seen:
- It's not about having one or two roommates. The quality of your experience is directly related to the positive relationships you build with your roommates. Whether you have one roommate or two - if you have good relationships you will have a good living experience. Building these relationships requires effort from everyone. But this effort is very often rewarded with positive and lasting relationships. Many students are surprised to find themselves unconcerned with being tripled - because they're so pleased with who they are living with. How do we know this? Because it's common for us to hear from students that they don't want to "de-triple" when the offer to move arrives. Why don't they want to de-triple? Because they really like who they're living with!
- The size of the room often evokes concern from tripled students before they arrive. As with the first point, having a strong relationship is important here as well. Yes, space is at a premium. However, like students who are doubled, it's imperative that all roommates talk before they arrive. Make sure you don't bring duplicates or triplicates of items where only one item would be needed (i.e. carpet, fridge, TV, DVD player etc). Communication is the key, whether you are doubled or tripled. Don't be shy! Make the phone call or send that email as soon as you know who your roommates are. Additionally, Residence Life provides loft furniture for all tripled rooms. A loft is essentially an elevated bed that allows room underneath for a desk, chair and dresser. In this way, we've tried to maximize the space in every room.
We're here to help! If you ever have questions or concerns, there are many staffers available who can assist you and/or your roommates. Never hesitate to approach any of the professional or para-professional staff members! And, when in doubt, ask the experts.
Here you can view some pictures of tripled rooms.