Selecting A Roommate

Below please find general thoughts and questions to consider when making a roommate choice.

When will study times in your room be?
During study times, is phone use okay? Is the television on or off? The stereo? The computer?
When will sleep times in your room be?
During sleep times, are the lights on or off? The television? The stereo? The computer? Is phone use okay?
Where will messages for each other be posted?
What steps will you take to respect each other's privacy?

Are guests allowed in the room during study times? During sleep times? During dress/bathing times? Overnight?
Are there other times that guests are not allowed?
If you want guests to leave, how will you let each other know?
Are guests of the opposite gender allowed overnight?
How much notice should you give each other when you would like someone to stay overnight?

What does cleaning include? Dusting? Vacuuming? The dishes? Taking out trash? Cleaning the bathroom? The kitchen? Anything else?
Will you clean your half of the room? Create a cleaning schedule?
In accordance with university policies, will drinking be allowed in your room?
Will the doors be locked and closed when you are home?
What steps will you take to eliminate locking each other out?

Is it okay for roommates or guests to use your things (like the television, stereo, clothes, food, etc)?
Will the room have cable? If so, how will the bills be paid?
How will you handle damage occurring to others' belongings? How quickly should this response take place?
How will you approach each other if you have a concern, including but not limited to violations of this agreement? How quickly should this response take place?
Do you have additional concerns not covered by the above questions?