<p>IMO, Christmas break at the very minimum. I know of boys who’ve hated BS most of their first year and were quite happy after that. You don’t re-up for another year until Spring so I personally would wait until then. </p>
<p>Is he calling home nightly? What interests does your son have? Is he joining clubs that interest him to meet people? Is he making an effort to not be holed up in his dorm room?</p>
<p>Unfortunately, your son had a very rough start with the roommate situation which may make his adjustment process longer than normal.</p>