Roommate Agreement

Roommate Agreement Contract

You and your roommate are individuals with particular interests, goals, likes, and dislikes. You may not find it necessary to share every aspect of college life with your roommate. Learning to accept each other's differences without infringing upon one another's freedom is a valuable part of your total education. Learning how to be part of a community is an essential life skill.

If conflict(s) arise, speak with your roommate first. Talk the problem through before it becomes a major issue. Communication is the key - before, during, and after things come up. If this step is not successful, then contact your CA. Your hall staff is experienced in dealing with these problems and should be able to assist you in conflict resolution. Remember that you owe your roommate the courtesy of speaking to them first before seeking help from the residence life staff. Spending the time now to thoroughly discuss these and other issues will prevent problems from occurring throughout the year.

Each individual in Eaton Hall is being furnished with a copy of this Roommate Agreement Contract. By the beginning of the second week of classes, you are to have filled out both copies and reviewed them with your CA. Your CA will keep one copy, and you and your roommate will keep the other copy. This is to allow you to easily refer back to it throughout the year. Attach additional sheets and add other rights, responsibilities, and agreements as necessary. Contact your CA or Hall Director with questions.

Roommates: _____________________________ · ___________________________________

House: __________________ · Room: _____________ · Phone : ___________________

The basic rights of a roommate include, but are not limited to:

1. The right to study free from undue interference (noise, stereo, guests, etc) in one's room.

- The following times will be reserved for quiet study (list times):

2. The right to sleep without undue disturbance from noise, guests, roommates, etc.

- Conditions should be appropriate for sleep during the following times (list times):

3. The right to expect that roommates will respect each others' personal belongings.

- The following items may NOT be borrowed/used:

- The following items may be borrowed/used after asking the other roommate first:

- The following items may be borrowed/used without needing to ask first:

- The following costs will be shared and how:

4. The right to a clean environment in which to live.

- The room will be cleaned (times and days):

- Room cleaning responsibilities are as follows:

5. The right to free access to one's room and facilities without pressure from roommates.

6. The right to personal privacy.

7. The right to host guests at agreed upon times. Guests are to respect the rights of the host's roommate and other residents. Furthermore, guests must be acceptable to all roommates.

- Prior notice and appropriate hours for hosting of guests should be:

8. The right to reasonable cooperation in use of the telephone.

9. The right to expect that the roommate will not violate University and Residence Hall policies in the room.

10. The right to expect that any all disagreements will be discussed in an atmosphere of openness and mutual respect, and that it is acceptable to confront the roommate when s/he is not fulfilling mutual agreements. (Residence Hall staff members are available for assistance in settling conflicts, but roommates should attempt to work out issues among themselves first.)

11. The right to be free from harassment and discrimination.

12. The right to any additional agreements made by mutual consent.

- Other agreements are as follows:

NOTE: If my roommate or I have any concerns with the rights and agreements stated above or regarding our roommate relationship, we will:

1. First, talk with each other and try to work the problems out between us.

2. Second, consult our CA to work with us on a resolution of our problem.

Ultimately, it boils down to each person being a responsible individual who is respectful of the rights and preferences of those around them. A little courtesy goes a long way - expect to both give and receive it. Community living - especially in one you may not have chosen - is an essential life skill.

We, the undersigned, agree to the above stated rights and behavior decisions. Additionally, we agree that specific stipulations may be adjusted by the mutual agreement of all roommates.

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Signature · Date

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CA Signature · Date