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Roommate Conflict
Conflict between roommates is normal and natural.
Use the steps below to learn how to navigate conflict maturely and respectfully.
Have an issue? Can you deal with it right away?
Proceed to the next question: Can you talk face-to-face?
Wait until you have time and space for a face-to-face conversation.
Feelings and tones can get lost in-translation very easily through texts or social media, leaving people to feel hurt or offended unintentionally.
Proceed to the question: Ready to talk?
Choose a quiet, private place and make sure you have enough time to hear both individual's opinions.
Proceed to the question: Can you agree?
Wait until you have time and space for a face-to-face conversation.
Feelings and tones can get lost in-translation very easily through texts or social media, leaving people to feel hurt or offended unintentionally.
Proceed to the question: Ready to talk?
Nice work on resolving your conflict!
If you cannot resolve your roommate conflict together, reach out to the Dean of Students Office for elevated support.
Nice work on resolving your conflict!
If you cannot resolve your roommate conflict together, reach out to the Dean of Students Office for elevated support.