You will share a limited living space with someone who may be an old friend or total stranger while each of you adjusts to the challenges of new academic programs, a new environment and separation from old friends and family.
This is a good time to refine your communication and negotiation skills.
We'll help you get started by providing a "Roommate Lifestyle Agreement" to initiate communication about lifestyles and behaviors. The agreement contains guidelines ranging from guest visitation to room cleaning to study times and noise levels.
Try to be realistic about this new relationship. Start with the goal of simply getting along. Show some consideration, such as bringing a small desk lamp if you plan on studying during the wee hours, or a set of headphones that can be used for the TV as well as your stereo. From such small steps, great friendships can -- and do -- grow.
Another way to get off to a good start is to contact your roommate in advance of moving day. If your roommate(s) agreed to release their personal information, it is included in your letter. Please contact them in preparation for arrival to campus. Make those important plans for TVs ad DVDs now! If you decide at a later date that you wish to cancel your housing Contract, please notify your roommate. To get your new roommate's information, send an email to
reslife@uakron.edu
or mail a self-addressed stamped envelope to:
Department of Residence Life and Housing
Ritchie Residence Hall
Akron, OH 44325-1401
Either way, we will need your:
- name
- student ID number
- building and room assignment
