<p>Hey, random question. Is it possible to room with a member of the opposite sex at Duke? I don't really intend to, but it is a question I've had... I'm gay and I've always thought about the awkward rooming situation, were I to get in. Rooming with a girl has always been a great option...I know some other schools do allow it.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>yeah, I’m in the same situation as you. I looked into it, and you’re only allowed to room with a girl if you live off campus with her or if you are in the LGBT CoOp. That being said, don’t fret about the whole living situation. Either way having a straight (or gay) roommate is a completely beneficial experience. You definitely shouldn’t lock yourself up in a single. I actually know of two gay guys currently being housed together on East!
Do you know if they allow roommate selection?</p>
<p>And actually the ppl at Duke are SUPER open to the LGBT community and such, so its a really supportive place wherever you are</p>
<p>Oh yeah I know, it’s just an option I’m considering, if I get in. What is the LGBT CoOp?</p>
<p>Actually, there’s a new “gender neutral” housing on Central new this year for all upperclassmen (i.e. everybody but freshmen). Although only 14 people opted for it in the first year.</p>
<p>[Duke</a> University | Student Affairs | Residence Life & Housing Services | Gender-Neutral Housing](<a href=“Duke Student Affairs”>Duke Student Affairs)
[Gender-neutral</a> housing likely to continue, sees glitches | The Chronicle](<a href=“http://dukechronicle.com/article/gender-neutral-housing-likely-continue-sees-glitches]Gender-neutral”>http://dukechronicle.com/article/gender-neutral-housing-likely-continue-sees-glitches)</p>
<p>And, yes, you can select your roommate starting freshmen year. The vast majority of people are pretty open to the LGBT community, so I wouldn’t be too concerned, but there are always a few individuals at every school who are perhaps not as open.</p>
<p>Ok, thanks for the info. I’m not planning on using that route if I get accepted, but I still want to know the options.</p>
<p>oooh woops, The CoOp is at another school I was looking at… lol sorry bout that.
And thanks bluedog for that help!</p>
<p>And as for community, you’ll be astounded by the number of kids who come out their freshmen year and all throughout college. So you’ll nvr be alone. Also I visited the LGBT center the last time I was there and its pretty nice.</p>
<p>Yes I saw it this summer when I stayed at Duke. It was nice. I’m not worried at all.</p>
<p>I honestly wouldn’t mind rooming with a gay roommate, although there are certain exceptions.</p>
<p>Yeah as a straight guy, I wouldn’t really care. If the roommate wanted to have another guy over, I wouldn’t be comfortable being there during all that, so I would go to the library or a friend’s dorm or something until they’re finished lol, just like I’m sure he would do if I had a girl over. Most straight guys who are secure in their sexuality probably wouldn’t mind rooming with a gay guy, as long as they’re already open to the lgbt community.</p>
<p>Yeah, I tend to not have a problem with a gay roommate. Now, there are exceptions, though. If you have a guy over and things begin to “heat up”, I’m leaving until you’re done. If you start being creepy and awkwardly touching me, I’m moving out.</p>
<p>Lolz StanfordCS! I agree with you!</p>