Living with a roommate
Your roommate can help define your college experience. Whether it’s an old friend or someone you have never met, having a roommate will give you the chance to learn something new about yourself and about other people.
Most students living in the residence halls will have at least one roommate. Depending on which apartment you live in you may have as many as three apartment-mates. No matter how many roommates you have, you have to create a living situation that works for everyone.
Having a good roommate relationship relies on everyone in the living unit being open and willing to get to know each other. For the most effective living environment, there has to be communication, compromise, and understanding.
- Talk to your roommates about expectations you have for each other.
- Decide who will bring what items and what will be shared or not.
- Keep your apartment clean.
- Be honest with your roommates.
- If you have an issue with your roommate, talk with them.
- If you are unable to resolve your issue, ask an RA or Professional Staff Member for help.
Choosing Your Roommate
Do you have one or more roommates in mind? You can request to be in the same apartment or room when you submit your housing application. Please know that all roommate requests must be mutual. Be sure to apply early, and it’s helpful if you all apply at the same time.
If you want to live with someone new, we will match you with another student. We will even try to match you with a student from another part of the country or even another part of the world, just note that on your application. All other matches are based on your age, major, and whether or not you select a “Non-Smoker” roommate preference.