Hokie Living: Roommate 101

In order to promote academic success and personal growth, roommates should be willing to create a living environment where they can:

• Read and study free from unreasonable noise and distractions
• Sleep without undue disturbances from noise, a roommate's guests, etc.
• Respect each other's personal belongings
• Have a clean environment to live in
• Have access to the room and facilities without pressure from a roommate
• Have personal privacy
• Host guests, as long as they respect the rights of roommates and other residents
• Be free from fear, intimidation, and physical or emotional harm

Compromise and open communication between roommates can help prevent problems before they arise, or help settle them if and when they do happen. If you and your roommate can't reach an agreement after discussing your concerns with each other, contact your RA or House Supervisor. These staff members are trained to help mediate a situation and find a solution before making a room change.

Read Hokie Living (PDF) for more information on how to be an active member of your residence hall community.

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