RED CEDAR HALL
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Decorations on the walls and doors
What kind of music you like?
Is religion important to you?
Arrangement of suite furniture
What is loud according to you?
How you feel about guests?
Alcohol, smoking, drugs etc.
What things that are important to you?
How important is cleanliness?
Personal Hygiene (Showering / Laundry)
How to confront one another?
others / Relationships
What you value / honor?
This is just a brief overview of things that need to be discussed. If anything here raises another point that you would like to know about your
roommates, it is important to ask them early on. It is much easier to ask them about something you are not sure about before it becomes a
problem.
Most importantly don’t forget to talk about:
• What you are like when you are angry or upset?
• How do you let people know that you are upset?
• What is something that will make you feel better?
• When are times when you would prefer to be alone?
• How do you act when you’re feeling stressed or pressured?
• What are your pet peeves or other things that annoy you?
Our background, race / ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, values, etc.,
who we are and how we see the world. You are encouraged
to
on how these affect who you are. Share with each other to the degree that you are comfortable. Recognize that these are deeply
personal. Don’t force your roommates to share these things with you.
Here are some more things you could share:
• Where you were born
• What growing up was like
• Your attitudes and values around sex and gender
• Your race and/or ethnicity
Please be sure to discuss what is important to you with your roommates and how that applies to guests of your roommates as well. If anything is
unclear, be sure to ask for
ADJUSTMENTS
INITIALS
A
C
ROOMMATE A
B
Name:
ROOMMATE C
D
Name:
SUITE COMMON AREAS WILL BE USED FOR:
Socializing / Entertainment
Studying
DISCUSS: How will your cupboards / pantry be organized / arranged?
B
C
D
Daily
Rotating Basis
Weekly
Whoever Sees It First
Weekly
Whoever Sees It First
When Needed
Will be cleaned by:
SIGNATURE
Daily
Rotating Basis
Weekly
Whoever Sees It First
Weekly
Whoever Sees It First
Will be cleaned:
D
When Needed
Will be cleaned by:
TRASH/RECYCLING
Will be taken out:
Will be taken out by:
Daily
Rotating Basis
Daily
Rotating Basis
Weekly
Whoever Sees It First
Weekly
Whoever Sees It First
When Needed
SIGNATURE
Will be done by:
Rotating Basis
FACILITIES (shower, toilet, vanity)
RA SIGNATURE
VACUUMING
Will be done:
Daily
When Needed
“We have gone over what areas will need to be considered to have a successful experience during our stay together and we will
discuss needs as they arise. If any
issues arise, we will contact our Resident Advisor (RA).”
Will be cleaned by:
Rotating Basis
Will be cleaned:
AGREEMENT
DISHES
Will be cleaned:
Daily
LIVING ROOM (overall, furniture)
C
Name:
SUITE COMMON AREA USE
A
SIGNATURE
ROOMMATE D
While talking with your roommates it is important to keep an open mind and compromise.
When Needed
SIGNATURE
Name:
RATE YOUR OVERALL CLEANLINESS ( 1 = very messy, 10 = very clean )
COMMENT
B
ROOMMATE B
The roommate agreement form is a form that is given to all residents to ensure that they have a successful time spent together.
If you try to live with other people that you do not know and do not discuss things that you need in order to have a pleasant
experience with them, it is very unlikely that you will have an enjoyable time with your roommates.
KITCHENETTE (countertops, sink, microwave, refrigerator)
Will be cleaned:
Will be cleaned by:
A
SUITE:
SUITE CLEANLINESS
Record any adjustments, problems, or suggestions you may have.
DATE
ROOMMATE AGREEMENT
When Needed
DISCUSS: Do you want / need a structured cleaning chart / schedule / calendar? If so, how will it be organized?
STUDYING
GENERAL ITEMS TO BE PURCHASED
General supplies include:
• Cleaning supplies
• Paper towels
• Toilet paper
MY TYPICAL STUDY TIMES ARE:
• Anything that will be shared
DISCUSS: How will the general items will be used? Will they be available for everyones’ use? Will they be used for common areas and shared cleaning?
Who will pay for the general items? Will you take turns purchasing certain items or will all roommates put forth money for the purchase?
A
In my room
Common area of suite
In my room
B
Outside the suite
hesitate to further discuss any issues concerning the way you will share and use items among yourselves.
SHARING ITEMS
A
A
=
Always
W
=
With Permission
N
=
Never
A
W
N Television
A
W
N Television
A
W
N Television
A
W
N Television
A
W
N Computer
A
W
N Computer
A
W
N Computer
A
W
N Computer
A
W
N Stereo
A
W
N Stereo
A
W
N Stereo
A
W
N Stereo
A
W
N Food
A
W
N Food
A
W
N Food
A
W
N Food
A
W
N Dishes / Utensils
A
W
N Dishes / Utensils
A
W
N Dishes / Utensils
A
W
N Dishes / Utensils
A
W
N Clothes
A
W
N Clothes
A
W
N Clothes
A
W
N Clothes
A
W
N Toiletries
A
W
N Toiletries
A
W
N Toiletries
A
W
N Toiletries
A
W
N
A
W
N
A
W
N
A
W
N
A
W
N
A
W
N
A
W
N
A
W
N
B
C
D
C
In my room
Common area of suite
Outside the suite
Outside the suite
D
Common area of suite
Outside the suite
MY NORMAL SLEEPING HOURS ARE:
I WON’T BE ABLE TO SLEEP IF THE FOLLOWING IS OCCURRING:
A
A
B
B
C
C
D
D
ALCOHOL
ARE ALL RESIDENTS OF THE SUITE 21 YEARS OF AGE OR OVER?
ALCOHOL USE IS:
Yes
No
IF ALLOWED IN THE SUITE, ALCOHOL WILL BE STORED IN:
Allowed in common areas
Common areas
Allowed in individual bedrooms
Individual bedrooms
Not allowed in the suite
OVERNIGHT GUESTS
OVERNIGHT GUESTS ARE ALLOWED:
I WILL BE EXPECTING OVERNIGHT GUESTS:
Always
Never
Never
of
Common area of suite
In my room
SLEEPING
**Be sure to remember your personal electronics and other valuables and be sure to clarify if roommate’s guests may or may not use these as well.
Only after
D
STUDYING PREFERENCE:
A
**Talking about these issues will help eliminate confusion and prevent arguments about these general items and how they are used. Don’t
C
B
day(s)
OVERNIGHT GUESTS:
Same gender only
Any gender
OVERNIGHT GUESTS:
May stay in the common area
Must stay in bedroom of hosting resident
A
1 per week
2-3 week
DISCUSS: What makes each of you uncomfortable regarding alcohol (alcohol presence, alcohol use / partying, effects of alcohol abuse,
intoxication, behavior, etc.)?
What are some ground rules you can agree to regarding alcohol?
B
C
D
**Hosting residents are responsible for the actions of his / her guest(s).
Guests may stay for a maximum of three nights in a row and no more
than eight nights per month.
**Having this conversation does not lead to policy violation
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
I WILL HANDLE CONFLICTS BY:
A
B
C
D
DISCUSS: Are guests allowed to use other’s property? Shared facilities (shower, etc.)?