{"id":1263,"date":"2022-06-07T19:49:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-07T19:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.mcgeorge.edu\/peopleofpacific\/?p=1263"},"modified":"2025-05-15T16:28:52","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T23:28:52","slug":"how-to-reach-out-to-your-roommate-email-template-included","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/2022\/06\/07\/how-to-reach-out-to-your-roommate-email-template-included\/","title":{"rendered":"How to reach out to your roommate (email template included)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Updated May 8, 2024<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Got your housing<\/a> and roommate assignment? Now is the time to get in touch with your roommate and get to know them before moving into your residential hall in August. If you\u2019re hung up on how to start that initial convo, don\u2019t worry\u2014we\u2019ve got your back!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some tips on how to reach out and questions to ask your roommate. And if you\u2019re really stuck, we\u2019ve even included an email template for you to copy, paste and customize. You\u2019re welcome.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start with a (short and sweet) email<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you open your housing portal, you\u2019ll receive your roommate\u2019s Pacific email address, so make that your initial form of communication.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Briefly introduce yourself <\/strong>by sharing your major, your hometown and what you like to do for fun. If you want to get a bit more personal, share what music you\u2019re into or what TV shows you\u2019re bringing this summer.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t worry<\/strong> about getting into the nitty gritty details <\/strong>of your habits and sleeping schedule just yet. After you arrive on campus, your RA (resident assistant) will work with you and your roommate to outline boundaries and expectations and develop a roommate agreement.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Say what you\u2019re bringing <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Perhaps the most important topic to square away is what each of you will bring to your room<\/a>. You\u2019ll only need one microwave or refrigerator, so it\u2019s a good idea to coordinate as soon as possible.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can initiate the conversation by volunteering to bring something or you can suggest setting up a phone call to plan what you\u2019ll each  bring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some tips for packing for life in the dorms<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ask them questions <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A great way to encourage open communication with your roommate and keep the conversation going is to ask them questions like these:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n