Name: ________________

Roommate's Name: ____________________

Roommate Agreement
1. Each roommate should write on a separate piece of paper his or her needs for each
of the items below:

Visitation and guests

Bathroom Schedule (showering in the morning/ at night)
Cleaning of the room/ dorm
Study times
Sleep time(s)
Use of Personal Things (be specific)
Social time in room/dorm
Be sure to include answers to the following:
Guests: Can guests spend the night? Can a guest sleep in
your bed if you're gone?
Food: Will food be shared?
Significant Others: Can a significant other spend the night?
How often? The sleepover issue can be a huge source of conflict.
Studying: Do you plan on studying in the room/dorm? What
kind of environment do you need for studying?
Sleeping: Do you need the lights off when you sleep? Does
your alarm blare for 10 minutes before you wake up?

2. After you have written out your answers to each, circle those topics that you are more
willing to compromise on. Star those topics that you are at least willing to compromise
on.
3. Starting with your more willing to compromise items, take turns sharing with your
roommate. Remember to listen to your roommate's items and share all items first before
attempting to suggest changes.
4. After sharing all items begin the agreement process, starting with those topics that
you are both in agreement on or most willing to compromise. If you find yourself strongly
disagreeing on any particular item, skip it and tackle the easier items first.
However,make sure you eventually come to an agreement on each item listed, and
realize that you will have to make compromises to come to an agreement.