Guests in Your Room

Most students like to have their friends visit them in their residence hall room. However, this can become a problem when a guest is there so frequently that you have another roommate.

Before you and your roommate(s) start inviting people to stay over it is important to discuss limits on guests. These are some questions you should come to a resolution on:

• Are there times when guests cannot be in the room?
• Are overnight guests permitted?
• Are you comfortable with overnight guests of the opposite sex?
• Can guests come over when you are not in the room?
• Is there a limit on how many guests you are comfortable with being in the room?
• Can guests use the shared suite bathroom to shower?

Extra Help
A roommate agreement can help to set guidelines. If you have created one of these then it may be helpful to refer back to it from time to time. Keep it current and make sure it still applies to your roommate situation. Ask your Resident Assistant (RA) for help creating a contract.

Last Modified: August 4, 2008

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Contact the Office of Residence Life and Housing at 508-531-1277 or reslife@bridgew.edu