Check-in, Check-out, Room Change, and Withdrawal Policies
Check-In Procedures - Residents must arrive during the time designated for check-in and are required to follow proper check-in procedures. The Residence Life staff will explain the check-in procedure at the appropriate time. Students may not arrive outside of the scheduled time. Students must ask for permission to arrive early or late and if approved a fee is charged for arrivals outside the designated times.
Check-Out Procedures - When changing rooms or leaving the residence hall, residents are required to follow proper checkout procedures. The Residence Life staff will give detailed explanation of these procedures verbally and in writing at the appropriate time.
Room and Roommate Changes - Residents are prohibited from changing rooms or roommates without written approval from their Residence Directors. Residents will be granted time during the beginning of each semester to change rooms or roommates for any reason. Residents are responsible to find another available space and to complete the required paperwork. After this period, residents are required to live in their assigned rooms. If a student receives an exception, the student will be charged a $50 fee. Roommate conflicts may be resolved by meeting with Resident Assistants or Residence Directors. Residence Life reserves the right to reassign rooms and residents whenever necessary without prior notice.
Withdrawing From the Residence Hall - If a resident leaves the University during the academic year (either during the semester or between semesters), the resident is granted a contract release upon submission of a Withdrawal Form. Residents must vacate their room within 48 hours of submitting this form. A resident given a contract release may receive an adjusted room rate during the academic year according to the Refund Policy stated in the University Catalog. Housing deposits are not refundable.
The University may initiate the termination of the Residential Living Contract for the following reasons:
• Suspension or dismissal from the University for Academic Reasons
• Suspension or dismissal from the residence hall for disciplinary reasons.
• default on the terms of the agreement for payment.
If the University initiates the termination of the Residential Living Contract, the resident will have 48 hours to vacate his or her room and will not be eligible for refund of housing charges. In severe cases, the school may require that a student vacate the facilities immediately, pending a disciplinary hearing.