Roommates/Suitemates
How should I set up ground rules with my suitemates/roommate?
Housing and Residential Life will provide you with a workbook that helps set up expectations with your suite/roommates. If you need help with the work book or some advice on living with suite/roommates you can ask your Resident Advisor.
I went to my roommate/suitemates Facebook page and I don’t want to live with them. What should I do?
Wow, you didn’t even meet them yet. Why don’t you try talking to them and seeing how it goes? It may be better than you think and you may even learn something from someone who is different than you. Remember, Housing and Residential Life will not approve a room change if you want to move based on your roommate/suitemates identity (race, religion, sexual orientation, etc.)
What if my roommate/suitemates and I don’t get along?
First of all you should talk to them about it. If that doesn’t work your Resident Advisors and Hall Director are trained in conflict mediation. If you can’t work it out then you can get on the waiting list for a new room. Also if there is someone that wants to switch rooms with you and both parties are in agreement then you can go to the Housing and Residential Life Office to request a formal room swap. Check the “A Resident’s Guide to Community Living” for more details on these processes.
What rights and responsibilities do I have when living with my roommate/suitemates?
You should check out “Resident’s Guide to Community Living”. This document will help you understand your rights and responsibilities. If you have any questions you can ask your Resident Advisor or call the Housing and Residential Life Office at (810) 237-6571.