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Roommate Relationships

Having a roommate is new to many students, especially if they had their own room growing up. The college roommate relationship is a rewarding experience that you will always remember…but you have to work at it. Good communication is key, and if you establish this early on, you will make the most of the good times and be better prepared to deal with the more challenging moments.  

Roommate Agreement

To help get the conversation going, your House Fellow will have a roommate agreement for you and your roommate to complete at the start of the semester. Take it seriously. The agreement prompts conversation about topics that we know are important to students. Make sure you and your roommate address all topics listed and share what is important to each of you.

Having a “Tough” Conversation

You and your roommate have had a great couple months, then something happens in the room and you’re feeling frustrated. This is natural, it has happened to all of us. Remember good communication? Now is the time to use it. Discuss openly with your roommate how you’re feeling and seek a mutual resolution. 

Still Not Going Well? Time for an Unbiased Third Party

After having a conversation with your roommate, if you find that you both are still unable to reach a resolution, your House Fellow can be a valuable, unbiased third party to discuss concerns with both roommates. The House Fellow will use your roommate agreement as a basis for the conversation. Depending on the outcome of the conversation, the House Fellow may work with you and your roommate to revise the original roommate agreement or refer both roommates to a Residence Life Coordinator for further discussion.