Resident Expectations a) The University will provide a room accommodation to the Resident for a period of one academic year (fall and spring term) exclusive of vacation periods or any other period when the University is officially closed (“the regular Contract period”) unless the Resident has specially requested housing outside of the regular Contract period on the Application/Contract. An additional fee will be assessed and a separate agreement will be required for housing provided outside of the regular Contract period. Residence hall service, including access to the assigned hall and room, begins on the official Opening Day.
b) The University will provide residence hall staff in accordance with University policy to provide a living experience which complements the academic intent of the University.
c) The University will provide a reasonable amount of light, heat, and hot water. Student rooms shall be furnished by the University with a bed, mattress, drawer space, desk, and closet space.
Resident Expectations a. The University will provide a residential living space to the Resident for a period of one academic year (fall and spring term) exclusive of vacation periods or any other period when the University is officially closed (“the regular Contract period”) unless the Resident has specially requested housing outside of the regular Contract period on the housing application. An additional fee will be assessed and a separate agreement will be required for housing provided outside of the regular Contract period. Residence hall service, including access to the assigned hall and room, begins on the official Opening Day.
b. The University will provide residence hall staff in accordance with University policy to provide a living experience which complements the University’s academic mission. Staffing and Services are limited during established break periods as outlined in section 15 of this Contract.
c. The University will provide a reasonable amount of light, heat, and hot water. Student rooms shall be furnished by the University with a bed, desk, mattress, drawer space, and closet space.
Resident Expectations. The resident is responsible for several items, including but not limited to:
a. Maintaining the room/unit in a clean and sanitary condition and disposing of all trash, garbage, and waste in a designated refuse container.
b. Using and operating all appliances, equipment, and systems in a safe and responsible manner. The resident shall not overload any electric circuit or other building system.
c. Furnishing and replacing all light bulbs as needed.
d. Maintenance of all furniture, carpeting, and flooring in a clean and good condition.
e. Maintaining the room/unit in such a manner as to prevent the accumulation of moisture and the growth of mold. The resident will immediately report any accumulation of water or visible presence of mold.
f. Promptly reporting any defect, damage, or breakage affecting the room/unit or general premises for review and/or repair.
g. Controlling and eliminating household pests including, but not limited to, fleas, ticks, bed bugs, roaches, silverfish, ants, crickets, and rodents during occupancy. If the resident is not able to control such pests, they should report the condition to Housing and Residence Life to prevent the spread to other rooms/units. Upon vacating the premises, the resident shall be responsible for the costs of elimination of all such pests or vermin. In the event that bed bugs are suspected or noted, the resident shall immediately notify Housing and Residence Life.
h. Shall not place or display any sign, advertisement, or notice on any part of the premises without written permission from Housing and Residence Life.
i. Notifying Housing and Residence Life of the resident's planned move-out date at least 5 days prior to departure, and if appropriate, their desire to be present at the move-out inspection of the room/unit. If such request is not made, the move-out inspection will proceed without the resident being present.
j. To insure at move-out that the room/unit, including the kitchen, baths, and all appliances, furniture, floors, walls, and windows, are thoroughly cleaned, that trash is removed, and that personal belongings are removed. Also all light bulbs should be in working order and all keys/fobs are returned to the Housing and Residence Life representative.
k. Understand that housing, such as the Gallery, built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint. Lead from paint, paint chips, and dust can pose health hazards if not maintained properly. Lead exposure is especially harmful to young children and pregnan...
