Roommate Information
Roommate Matching Questionnaire
Want to make sure you have a hassle free year? Do you want to be able to relax? Well, there are a few questions that you may want to think about, and maybe ask before you decide to sign a lease with a prospective roommate or housemate. Suggestions of things to think about include:
- Likes and Dislikes – Smoking, drinking, etc? Drugs? Pets? Music? TV? Furniture setup?
- Budget – How much are you willing to spend? Are you committed for the term of the lease?
- Privacy Needs – How much personal space? What level of dress is necessary?
- Sleeping Habits – How much do you sleep? Tolerable/intolerable distractions?
- Overnight Guests – Do you (or will you) have a boyfriend/girlfriend?
- Eating Habits – Is the food in the kitchen shared or individual? Do you like to cook?
- Study Habits – Where, when and how often? Tolerable/intolerable distractions?
- Housekeeping Habits – Are you a neat freak or a slob? How clean should the bathroom be? The kitchen?
- Emotional Expression – What are you like when you’re angry? When you’re happy?
- Social Habits – Do you like to party? How frequently? When will you be entertaining friends?
- Spare Time – How do you spend it? Listen to music? Read novels?
Rate the following qualities in order of your priority, in terms of what you are looking for in a roommate (“1” = the most desirable quality and “5” = the least). Remember to keep your answers completely honest.
Compare your answers with a prospective roommate’s.
____ I am responsible with money.
____ Social time with friends is my favorite pastime.
____ I value a clean & neat home environment.
____ I work hard at school and job commitments.
____ I prefer going out to being at home.
____ I consider roommates to be friends.
Once you’ve established a good match, you might want to consider filling out a Roommate Agreement, so that your promises to each other are in writing.