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We encourage you to communicate and get to know potential roommates to help you determine your interest in living together. You can message potential roommates through the housing portal by clicking on \u201cSend Message\u201d next to the person\u2019s bio. While talking to a potential roommate can be intimidating, it can also be a lot of fun as you continue to share information and meet someone new.<\/p>\n

Suggested questions<\/h5>\n
Pick 4\u20135 of the questions below to help introduce yourself. Then as you correspond, ask other questions to build on what you\u2019re learning about each other. Exchange phone numbers and chat over the phone\u2014this will help you get a great sense of how well you connect. It\u2019s also important to note that even if you already know the person you plan to live with, it is still critical to discuss these questions. Knowing someone from high school\u2014whether a best friend or an acquaintance\u2014is not the same as living with that person!<\/p>\n
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Where are you from\/hometown?<\/li>\n
Why did you choose NAU?<\/li>\n
What is your major?<\/li>\n
What are some of your hobbies or interests? How do you spend your free time?<\/li>\n
How do your friends describe you?<\/li>\n
Unique habits?<\/li>\n
Do you know anyone else who is going to NAU?<\/li>\n
Night owl? Early riser? How many hours do you typically sleep each night? Do you take naps during the day?<\/li>\n
Activities you were involved with in high school?<\/li>\n
What\u2019s your biggest pet peeve?<\/li>\n
What is okay for a roommate to do while you sleep? (TV, music, typing, gaming, talking on the phone, etc.)<\/li>\n
What kind of music do you like? Preference for speakers or headphones?<\/li>\n
Favorite TV shows, movies, books, games?<\/li>\n
Are you in a relationship? If so, are they also going to NAU?<\/li>\n
Do you plan to get a job while in school?<\/li>\n
Do you drink\/smoke\/party? How do you feel about alcohol\/drugs?<\/li>\n
Do you like sports? Watching? Playing?<\/li>\n
How do you feel about guests\/visitors in the room? How often? Same-sex\/opposite-sex guests?<\/li>\n
How often do you clean? What is your definition of clean?<\/li>\n
Time of day you like to study? How much do you study?<\/li>\n
How do you respond to stress?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Suggested email template<\/h5>\n
To help you start the conversation, use the template below\u00a0for your initial email to a potential roommate:<\/p>\n
Hello <screen name>!<\/em><\/p>\n
My name is <first name>. I saw your profile in the housing portal as a potential roommate match and wanted to see if you\u2019re interested in talking some more. I\u2019ve answered some of the suggested questions below to share some initial information about me.<\/em><\/p>\n
1. Where are you from\/hometown?<\/em>
\n Ex: I\u2019m originally from Denver, CO, but moved to Glendale, AZ, when I was in 6th grade. While I\u2019ve enjoyed living here, I\u2019m excited to get back to the mountain air!<\/em><\/p>\n
2. Why did you choose NAU?<\/em>
\n Ex: I\u2019ve known a few people from high school who have gone to NAU and they love it! When I visited Flagstaff and the campus, it seemed like a great fit with friendly people. I\u2019ll be away from home but close enough to head back every once in a while if I need to.<\/em><\/p>\n
3. What is your major?<\/em>
\n Ex: I\u2019m a Computer Science major. I\u2019ve always liked computers and math, and I\u2019ve developed a few apps. I haven\u2019t decided if I\u2019ll have a minor yet, but I want to explore a few options.<\/em><\/p>\n
4. What are some of your hobbies or interests? How do you spend your free time?<\/em>
\n Ex. I love the outdoors\u2014especially hiking and climbing, but I also enjoy developing apps and games. I usually hang out with friends on the weekends\u2014movies, going out to eat, or climbing. My favorite TV shows are Big Bang Theory and Stranger Things.<\/em><\/p>\n
That\u2019s a little bit about myself. If you\u2019re interested, email me back with some of your responses. I\u2019m looking forward to hearing from you!<\/em><\/p>\n
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Roommate success guide – selection process<\/h1>\n

Browse roommates and form roommate groups in the Housing Portal<\/h2>\n
When applying for housing before the guaranteed deadline, you have the option of searching for potential roommates. The roommate search step is optional, with about half of our students using it to find roommates.<\/p>\n\n
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