<p>A sleep mask and earplugs should prevent your roommate from waking up in the morning (then again, I’m a deep sleeper so maybe that’s why those have always worked for me). In general, don’t blast loud music from your speakers, have people over or talk loudly on the phone while your roommate is sleeping. As an incoming freshman, I have the same concerns, but I think that as long as you’re courteous and your roommate is reasonable there shouldn’t be issues.</p>