college roommates Archives — College Planning Center and Guides

getting along with your roommate

10 Guidelines for Getting Along With Your Roommate

Once you’ve decided if you will live in a dorm or UW off campus housing option, you will need to learn how to make the transition to living with someone else that you probably don’t know. Since you are likely going to be assigned a roommate, you can do a few things that will increase […]

choosing right college roommate

5 Tips on Choosing the Right College Roommate for You

The worst roommate anecdotes always start with random assignments. If you have no say in who you live with, you’re bound to end up with horror stories. Yet getting to choose your own roommates means big responsibility. How can you know if you’re picking the right person? Here are 5 tips to help you settle […]