Housing, Dining & Residential Services Roommate Agreement printable pdf download

Housing, Dining & Residential Services

Roommate Agreement

Roommate #1 – Name - _____________________________________________________________

Roommate #2 – Name - _____________________________________________________________

Roommate #3 – Name - _____________________________________________________________

Building - _________________

Room - _____________________

Date - __________________

The roommate agreement is provided as an opportunity for you to discuss with your roommate(s) specific areas

regarding living in residence halls that roommates frequently come into conflict over. It is the belief that future

problems can be diverted if agreement on these potentially high conflict areas is reached early in the quarter.

Communication is essential for a positive, working relationship with your roommate. It is the single most important

factor in building a good roommate relationship. Many times roommates assume that they know how the other

feels. Therefore, they do no discuss issues like the use of personal belongings or how the room will be used. These

assumptions are not always correct and can lead to conflict. The roommate agreement will help you and your

roommate(s) begin the process of discussing issues before they become conflicts. Compromise is key to

successfully completing this document and to living with other individuals.

Instructions:

 Read and complete each item.

 Each roommate should make his/her individual responses. Being honest now will save time and minimize

hurt feelings later.

 If responses are different, discuss that difference and try to reach an understanding with which all

roommates are comfortable.

 Write down your agreements. If there are things not listed in the contract that you feel may be important to

you, write them down and discuss them too.

 If problems arise, start the discussion before going to your Resident Advisor; if you are not able to come to

an agreement, speak with your RA about possible solutions.

Housing, Dining & Residential Services Roommate Agreement