<p>SO way back when, d got placed in a two bedroom suite in Riverside South (I think that is the designation). Very shortly after, she emailed the girl, giving both her UA email and a facebook page. It has been over two months and no response. For all we know, the girl switched and she has another roommate or no roommate right now. Other than her email, which she either doesn’t read or doesn’t respond to, will my d ever get any other contact info or will this girl just be mystery kid until she gets there in August? We were really hoping not to duplicate some purchases or unnecessarily bring things that the other one is bringing. SHe is in a two bedroom honors suite.</p>
<p>It is entirely possible that there will be no contact before move-in. I know as parents that seems so odd, but from talking to others on here it is very common. In DSs case we packed what he would need individually and it was no big thing, his own stick-vac, a few plates/dishes etc., shower rug etc., a small tv if that’s in the plan. That way he’s equipped for future situations. So many stories on here about how the roommate thing shakes out, not talking beforehand is not necessarily a sign of bad things to come. </p>
<p>First though, have her sign in to MyBama and on the first page go to On-Line Residence Housing Application to check if the girl is indeed still listed as her roommate. the spot may have changed since she first signed up.</p>
<p>The girl might not yet be using her UA email. Or maybe she had an email address just for the college application process that she has on record but no longer uses. </p>
<p>Is there an online student directory? Your D might have access to more info electronically when she signs in.</p>
<p>Military Mom…</p>
<p>I would make sure that there is a child in that other room. It does happen that no one is in that other room.</p>
<p>My son was in a 2 bedroom unit in The Bluff this last year, but the other kid’s parent wouldn’t pay the “extra” cost, so he changed to another apt sometime before school started. So, my son had a 2 bedroom apt all to himself the whole year. It wasn’t a problem for him because he was a senior and had lots of friends already. </p>
<p>However, for an incoming frosh who knows few people, I wouldn’t want that to happen to your D. As a matter of fact, I would try to get your D moved to a 4 bedroom suite…unless you have a reason to have her in a 2 bedroom.</p>
<p>She had no reason to be in a two bedroom except that when she logged on, it was a choice between two and one bedroom suite. I will have her follow the advice and ask her what she wants to do.</p>
<p>I would contact housing and find out if she can move to a 4 bedroom suite.</p>
<p>I second M2CK’s rec on moving to a 4 bedroom suite. It would enhance her freshman experience greatly. And doing it now would increase the possibility of getting in touch with the three other roomies before move in happens.</p>
<p>In defense of no contact, my D’s future room mate has tried to contact her. Between prom, AP exams, finals, then off to Europe for the summer, she barely had time to breath, let alone respond. </p>
<p>I did respond to the future roomy, explaining why no email. She appears to be a lovely person, and I am excited for my D to get to know her, but if I had left the ball in D’s court, future roomy would have thought my D was ignoring her.</p>
<p>I still would try to move the D to a 4 bedroom unit if possible.</p>
<p>This is just my “gut feel,” but sometimes those who choose the 1 bedroom or 2 bedroom units do so because they aren’t the “sociable” types. </p>
<p>Some with Aspie traits tend to ask for the 1 bedroom/2 bedroom suites. One of my neighbor’s D’s took a 2 bedroom and the suitemate suffered from Crohn’s disease and wasn’t very sociable at all…stayed in her room all the time when not in class.</p>
<p>Now, I’m not saying your D’s suitemate has any “issues,” but the risk might be greater that she does.</p>
<p>I also second the 4 person suite, there is a better chance of finding someone you are compatible with.</p>
<p>They told us at Bama Bound that a letter would come to the permanent address in July. It would give the roommates’ names and contact information as well as a list of suggested items to bring.</p>
<p>names and contact info will be the same as that on MyBama Housing section.</p>
<p>She has a name and a Bama email address. She just hasn’t heard anything from her but she is assigned to the room.</p>
<p>MMom…</p>
<p>Is it going to bother your D if her suitemate isn’t friends with her?</p>
<p>She has a name and a Bama email address. She just hasn’t heard anything from her but she is assigned to the room.</p>
<p>That doesn’t mean much. My son’s apt-mate’s name and contact info was listed on my son’s Bluff apt even after move in. But, he was elsewhere.</p>
<p>And again, she may not even be checking her Bama email address.</p>
<p>I 3rd the 4 person suite, when it comes to friends, more is better</p>