Roommate Preference Questionnaire
1. Discuss your sleeping habits (i.e., weekdays, weekend, etc.).
2. Discuss what kind of sense of humor you have (e.g., silly, sarcastic, etc.).
3. What time do you typically come home by? (e.g., before midnight, after midnight, 2:00 am) Discuss how to handle late nights and evenings.
4. Discuss issues about the noise level in the room (e.g., TV, radio, studying, sleeping, etc.).
5. How much TV do you watch and what kinds of shows do you like to watch?
6. Does it bother you if your roommate watches TV when you are in the room? (Give examples when it would/would not be okay).
7. Discuss what state you like the room to be in (e.g., very neat, messy, etc.)
8. What kind of music do you listen to? Are there any types of music that you dislike?
9. Where do you like to study?
10. What belongings of yours are you willing to share? If so, what are the ground rules?
11. How do you feel about the use of drugs/alcohol?
12. Do you smoke? (Keep in mind, residents cannot smoke in the residence halls or on the Drake University campus.)
13. What are your spiritual or religious values?
14. What are some of your habits that a roommate might need to know?
15. What guidelines should be set for guests in the room? Under what circumstances can someone else stay in the room? Please note Drake Residence Hall Policy indicates that residents may have overnight guests in the residence halls for a maximum of four nights at a time. Both roommates must consent to any overnight guests. Overnight guests must register at the desk of the residence hall where they will stay.