Roommates
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Who you live with can be just as important as where you live. While your best friend might seem like an obvious choice, be sure that you have considered the challenges that living in close quarters will bring. Living together can sometimes strain friendships, especially if you disagree about cleanliness, parties, guests, paying bills, or expectations of each other.
Where to Find Roommates
Off-Campus Roommate Finder
The Off-Campus Roommate Finder allows you to filter by social and cleanliness habits, graduation year, gender identity, pets, and more. Start by signing in or creating an account.
Once you've signed up for a student account, you can create a roommate profile. Only those who have already completed their own profiles will be able to view yours. Now you can share a bit about yourself and start connecting with others in search of a roommate (or roommates)!
Already have a place?
In addition to creating a roommate profile, you can create a listing to share in the Housing search to reach more potential roommates. This way, your property listing will be visible to anyone searching the Housing section of the site, versus only those with active roommate profiles.
First, select Roommate Profile in the dropdown under your name in the top-right corner of the page, and then select Housing from the options on the left. Select Add a Listing and share some information about your place.
Social Media
- You may consider using the UNG Residence Life Facebook page as an avenue to advertise for potential roommates or look for available housing.
Networking
- Network through friends, classmates, clubs, and/or memberships.
Advertise Around Campus
- Public bulletin boards in the Hoag Student Center, Stewart Center, academic buildings, residence halls, etc.
Things to Consider
- How many people are allowed to live on your rental property?
- How many people do you want to live with you?
- Where do you prefer to study?
- How do you like to spend your free time?
- What are you willing to pay for rent/utilities? (consider a high/low range.)
- How long are you planning to live with this roommate? (1 semester, 2 semesters, longer?)
- Are you willing to put your name down on the lease and/or utilities? (one or more)
- How much do you really care about cleanliness?
- What are you willing to share?
- What do you expect from your roommate?
Questions to Ask Potential Roommates
- How do you feel about sharing your personal belongings? (clothes, hair dryer, computer)
- Would you describe yourself as organized or chaotic?
- What type of relationship are you looking for from a roommate? (hang out or only share a space.)
- What are your expectations of a roommate?
- Are you a night owl or an early riser?
- Do you have a car?
- Do you smoke/drink?
- How do you feel about overnight guests? (same gender or opposite gender)
- How reliable is your stream of income to pay for rent and utilities?
Roommate Considerations Worksheet
Check out the guide below for some additional questions to ask yourself and potential roommates as you search:
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Living With Roommates
Sample Roommate Agreement
Download and customize this agreement to fit your situation. Make any edits so all roommates' wishes are respected and upheld. Check out this article for more tips on creating a roommate agreement.
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