Residential Community Living with someone else is an art no matter who that person is or what relationship you have with them. When learning this art, it helps to be flexible, courteous, and respectful and to communicate openly in a productive, positive manner. You do not need to be friends with your roommate, but it helps to be friendly.
Communication is the key to avoiding and resolving roommate conflicts.
In addition to the resources listed below, your Resident Assistant, Community Advisor and Coordinator of Student Life are excellent sources of support and ideas for dealing with difficult roommate situations. If you are unclear on who to contact for help, call the Student Life Office at 268-2142. Take time to share your reactions to some of the following sentence leads. This process will help you understand each other more fully and to pinpoint potential areas for negotiation and compromise. If you do not feel comfortable attempting this process on your own, contact your Resident Assistant, Community Advisor, or Coordinator of Student Life for assistance.