Living with a Roommate

Sharing a space, a snack stash & lots of laughs!

Living with roommates is one of the most rewarding parts of the UW experience! It’s a chance to grow personally, share fun moments and build lasting friendships. You’ll pick up life skills like communication and teamwork while creating bonds that last. And, of course, you may get a chance or two to put your conflict resolution skills to the test… At the University of Wyoming, we’re all about making your living situation positive and enjoyable. With support from Resident Assistants and on-campus resources, you'll have everything you need to make the most of your roommate experience!

Two UW students sit in chairs and smile at each other in their dorm room that they share in the residence halls

Complete Contract

Be sure to complete your housing contract. The earlier you submit your application, the better your chances are at getting your preferences.

Housing Contract

Select Preferences

Be sure to clearly select your preferences in your contract. Which Living Learning Community  are you interested in? Have you and a friend self-selected as roommates? If so, you must be in the same LLC.

More about LLC

Submit by Due Date

Check and double-check that you have submitted the complete contract by the due date, or earlier. This is a key step that you don’t want to miss.

Due Dates

Roommates Agreements

Living with a roommate and in close quarters can take some getting used to and that’s okay. Set yourself up for success by taking time at the beginning of the semester to outline a roommate agreement.

 

Here are a few suggested topics to cover:

  • Agree on a cleaning schedule for shared spaces.
  • Discuss preferred quiet hours and study times.
  • Outline rules for guests and visitors.
  • Determine which items are shared (i.e. microwave) and which items are individual (i.e. clothing).
  • Any other topics that feel important or pressing.

 

Be respectful of one another, do your best to enjoy your time together and reach out to your RA or the Counseling Center if you need help navigating your living situation.

Roommate Tips

 

Two UW students, who are roommates, stand and smile in the center of their dorm room.

Contacting Your Roommate

When you view your roommate information, we encourage you to contact your new roommate(s) directly. While checking social media can give you some fun insight, it's important to make personal contact and build a connection before forming any judgments. This will help set a positive tone for your rooming experience.

When you view your roommate information, we encourage you to contact your new roommate(s) directly. While checking social media can give you some fun insight, it's important to make personal contact and build a connection before forming any judgments. This will help set a positive tone for your rooming experience.