You'll be sharing space, time, friends and ideas, for starters, and the best way to make it all work is to be open, honest and respectful of your new roommate's rights. At Carolina, we've found that a Roommate Agreement makes sense and helps avoid problems. This agreement can open discussion with your roommate about everything from how neat and clean you expect your room to stay to whether you are an early or late riser. Discussing this type of information will help you understand and develop realistic expectations of one another. Your RA will discuss your Roommate Agreement when you arrive in August.
Noise levels can be a problem of significant concern in residence hall communities.
In all residence halls, 24-hour Courtesy Hours are in effect with regard to noise. At all times, residents must be aware of the noise level and how their noise may impact on others' ability to study, sleep, read and visit. During this time, stereos, radios, televisions, computer games, musical instruments and conversations must be kept at levels that will not interfere with the study or sleep of other residents. The enforcement of Quiet Hour policies is a shared responsibility. Noise problems involving residents may result in disciplinary action.