Today I moved into my dorm room at a private art college.  I ended up getting my own room within a suite, so there are only two of us but with separate bedrooms and a shared bathroom.
I think it would be wise to tell him up front, instead of finding out later down the road from a different source.  He and his family are very nice and friendly, so I am not too worried about it. 
But I am terrified about what to say.  Telling him out front will avoid confrontation down the road, so I know it is best.  This is my first time coming out to someone who didn't know me before, my name change is legal along with my gender marker change, and Ive been on T for over three months, before hand people would figure it out themselves because of my voice.
I appreciate any advice you have for me.

I confused.  If you've had your name and gender marker changed and are on T, why do you have to tell your roommate anything?

I wouldn't say anything either.  Heck, I'm still regretting outing myself to some people early in transition as I didn't see how I couldn't (ie felt I HAD to).  Now I wish I hadn't said anything at all.  For me, the fewer people who know, the better.

depends on if he plans on running into the bathroom while you are showering or goes through your stuff and finds a packer/binder.
otherwise, shouldn't really need too.

Quote from: RagingShadow on August 23, 2012, 09:01:39 PM
depends on if he plans on running into the bathroom while you are showering or goes through your stuff and finds a packer/binder.
otherwise, shouldn't really need too.

Lock the door, keep your stuff locked up, don't tell him you are trans.  I wouldn't tell him.

Quote from: Bradán on August 23, 2012, 06:45:08 PM
my name change is legal along with my gender marker change, and Ive been on T for over three months, before hand people would figure it out themselves because of my voice.

So, why would you need to tell someone now again?

I'm sorry, but like others who have already posted here, I just don't understand.

If he's likely to see you less than fully clothed or go through your stuff for some reason, then yes, you may want to tell him.  If not, then no, as you two aren't involved & he isn't your physician.

Ultimately, you have to decide what you are most comfortable with & go from there.

I didn't out myself to my roommate& we shared a tiny room. I also spent some time out of state for an academic conference, so four days with this guy from my university in a very tiny space - didn't say anything. I didn't tell the folks who shared the suite either. I have my own room again but am on the men's floor& so of course I have said nothing to anybody.

I still have some documents that are in my birth name but because these folks around me aren't my doctor or partner I feel they have no reason to know.

Still, if you feel like he should know, tell him you want to chat before the new term/semester starts& say whatever it is you feel you should say.

Good luck.