Topics To Discuss With Your Roommate
Download the Roommate Agreement (pdf).
- What I need to maintain privacy and feel comfortable in your and my room
- Hours I like to sleep, study, or ‘hang out’
- Rules about Visitors - When are they allowed? Anytime? Weekends only? Daytime only? Who is allowed? Family only? Other students?
- Rules for borrowing each other’s 'stuff'
- Rules about food in the refrigerator
- Rules about TV/Stereo use and times
- Expectations about cleaning
- Use of alcohol, cigarettes, or other substances
- Other living expectations important to me
- Expectations on how to communicate about issues or challenges – What can you expect from me if I have a problem
- Respect each other's privacy
- Remember, you and your roommate have the right to feel comfortable in the room that will be home to both of you this year.
- Keep visitation to a minimum and always ask your roommate first if it is ok.
- Never share calling cards, credit cards, lock combinations, or other important numbers.
- Comfort and studying come first. All other issues are secondary (visitors, music, etc,)
Download the Roommate Agreement (pdf).