Tips for Finding a Roommate
- Finding a roommate: Many students find roommates at Duke through their program or school. Programs often create group chats or channels for incoming students to connect with each other and find/post for roommates.
- The Duke Off Campus Housing Website has a Roommate Finder to connect with other students and find your perfect match.
- Make sure you meet with your potential roommate in person or video chat if meeting in person is not an option.
- Questions to ask a roommate before you sign a lease
- Make sure all roommates’ names are included on the lease. If your name is not on the lease, you do not have legal rights as a tenant.
- Duke recommends creating a roommate agreement before you move in together. This is a way to help you navigate conflict that naturally comes up while living together.
The Office of the Ombuds
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