Challenges We Solve Within Student Housing

Student Dropouts and Retention

Many universities struggle to retain students for a variety of reasons, including financial hardships, academic difficulties, and limited family support. One key factor is the sense of belonging—an engaged, supportive environment can significantly strengthen students’ connection to the institution and improve retention.

Roommate Conflicts & Room Changes

Conflicts among roommates can be draining for both students and housing staff. These conflicts can negatively impact well-being and the overall university experience, sometimes leading to frequent room-change requests or, in the worst-case scenario, student dropouts.

Low Roommate Satisfaction

Low satisfaction among student residents often stems from challenges in day-to-day living with others and a lack of community. When students don’t feel comfortable with their roommates, it can hinder their overall sense of belonging on campus.

Low Student Engagement

Fostering higher levels of student engagement can be demanding, requiring significant effort and resources from housing staff. A deeper understanding of students’ needs and targeted activities designed to help them form meaningful connections can significantly boost their sense of belonging and engagement on campus.

The Coly Solution

Coly is a powerful add-on that leverages advanced technology and psychometrics to boost roommate satisfaction, reduce conflicts and room changes, and foster a stronger sense of belonging. With tailored activities and actionable insights, Coly helps improve student retention on campus.

Step 1: prepare

Get Your Students Ready for Campus Life!

Psychometric Assessments for Students
Students complete Coly’s 10-minute assessment, based on the gold-standard Big Five and PVQ psychometric frameworks.
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‍Personalized Coly Profiles
Each student receives a unique roommate profile, offering in-depth insights into their personality and values. The profile also includes personalized guidance to help set expectations, build self-awareness, and support personal growth.
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On-Demand Support
‍Students can revisit their profiles anytime for guidance in challenging roommate situations or other college-life hurdles, reducing the overall workload for housing staff.

step 2: match

Build Compatible Units with Personality-Based Matching

Identify Compatible Roommates
Our system helps students and staff find ideal roommate matches based on personality and values.

Flexible Matching Options
Either let students select roommates through a self-selection process or use Coly’s auto-fill feature to efficiently place roommates in compatible units.

Room-Change Matching
Housing staff can rely on Coly’s matching engine to quickly find suitable options when room-change requests arise, ensuring smoother transitions and a better student experience.

Step 3: Engage

Engage Your Student Community

Tailored Insights
Provide students with customized insights, including group personality breakdowns, to foster understanding and empathy.

Engagement Support
Both staff and student leaders can use these insights to plan events and activities that cater to each group’s characteristics, enhancing connection and community.
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Continuous Feedback
Automatically collect feedback on roommate satisfaction to monitor and improve living arrangements, reducing conflicts and boosting overall engagement.