People come from their own personal experiences, some of which you may not understand. It is therefore important to stay respectful and flexible with each other. Your room and apartment will serve as a second home to you and your roommate(s), so it is vital you all feel welcome and respected in your own home environment. View the Community Living Standards Guide for more information about roommate expectations and responsibilities.
Keys to Successful Roommate Relationships
EXPECTATIONS
Keep in mind that each person may have a different view of what sharing space means.
COMMUNICATION
Keep an open line of communication and talk to each other about needs and concerns.
FLEXIBILITY
Remain open to doing things differently than what you are used to.
RESPECT
Respect each other’s differences, needs and priorities.
Requesting a Room Change
Every effort should be made to resolve any conflicts with your roommate and avoid changing rooms. If you feel that the differences are too extreme or that your safety is a concern, speak with your RA about options that may be available. If a room change is necessary, you will need to fill out a ‘Room Change Request’ form on the Student Housing Portal.
Room change requests will not be considered during the first and last two weeks of each semester and are limited to one per semester. A fee of $100 will be applied per room change
request.
