Common use of Term and Fees Clause in Contracts

Term and Fees. A. The term of this contract is for the entire academic year (defined as fall and spring semester), or for the remainder of the academic year if entered after the start of fall semester, or for the duration of the semester if entered during the spring semester or summer session. The contract may be terminated prior to completion of this specified term only upon graduation, academic or disciplinary dismissal, complete withdrawal from the University, or approval of early termination by the University. Notwithstanding termination, room-and-board charges will continue until the student checks out, in accordance with established University procedures. B. First-year contracted students deciding not to enroll at the University must inform the Admissions Office in writing by May 1 to be eligible for refund of the enrollment deposit. The enrollment deposit is nonrefundable if notice of cancellation is received after May 1. For spring semester and summer session, a 30-day notice prior to the start of the academic session is required. C. Upper-class re-contracted students deciding not to enroll at the University must inform the Registrar's Office by June 1 to avoid cancellation fees. A $100 fee will be charged if notice of cancellation is received after June 1 for the fall semester. For spring semester and summer session, a 30-day notice prior to the start of the academic session is required. D. The University reserves the right to terminate this contract and take possession of the room for violation of this contract, violation of University policies, or failure to make timely payment of room-and-board charges. E. Room-and-board rates are established in accordance with the Board of Trustees each year for the following academic year. Students agree to make timely room-and-board payments to the Student Service Center in accordance with the University’s then-current payment and rate schedule. F. When a student properly checks out of a residence hall concurrent with a permitted termination, all advance payments on room-and-board charges in excess of the charge for actual weeks in residence will be refunded, except that no refunds are made to students leaving the residence halls during the final two weeks of any semester. Residents who fail to check out of their room properly and/or fail to return keys may be responsible for ongoing room-and-board charges and will be assessed a fee as determined by the University. G. Applicable room-and-board rates are prorated on a weekly basis upon permitted termination. H. The University reserves the right to adjust room-and-board charges during the year. In establishing board rates, consideration has been given to expected absenteeism, and no allowances can be made for meals missed. I. Residents are assigned their room rate based on their current occupancy. Room rates may increase when the room occupancy decreases at any time during the academic year. J. In view of its own obligations, the University is limited in its ability to terminate housing contracts. Only residents with serious medical, financial, or unusual extenuating circumstances may request termination of this contract. This contract shall not be terminated to move to a private home, fraternity or sorority house, or other housing, or to commute during the period covered by this contract. The University will consider only those requests by residents who have incurred a significant change in circumstances beyond their control since the date they signed this contract and reserves the right to grant or reject any such requests. A $300 administrative fee will be assessed if early contract termination is approved. K. Contracts for new incoming first-year students, if under 18 years of age at the time of submission, will become legally binding upon possession of the room key, temporary room access card, HuskyCard identification card, or building access codes. Contracts for all other students will become legally binding upon electronic or physical signature. L. The University may terminate or temporarily suspend the contract without notice in case of an emergency that would make continued operation of student housing and dining not possible. This contract is subject to change or termination as provided in the conditions below and due to strikes, lockouts, labor disputes, or other circumstance beyond the University’s control which adversely affect the health and/or safety of students or the ability of the University to function.

Term and Fees. A. The term of this contract is for the entire academic year (defined as fall and spring semester), or for the remainder of the academic year if entered after the start of fall semester, or for the duration of the semester if entered during the spring semester or summer session. The contract may be terminated prior to completion of this specified term only upon graduation, academic or disciplinary dismissal, complete withdrawal from the University, or approval of early termination by the University. Notwithstanding termination, room-and-board charges will continue until the student checks out, in accordance with established University procedures. B. First-year contracted students deciding not to enroll at the University must inform the Admissions Office in writing by May 1 to be eligible for refund of the enrollment deposit. The enrollment deposit is nonrefundable if notice of cancellation is received after May 1. For spring semester and summer session, a 30-day notice prior to the start of the academic session is required. A $100 late cancellation fee will be charged to the student account when notification is late. C. Upper-class re-contracted students deciding not to enroll at the University must inform the Registrar's Office by June 1 to avoid cancellation fees. A $100 fee will be charged if notice of cancellation is received after June 1 for the fall semester. For spring semester and summer session, a 30-day notice prior to the start of the academic session is required. A $100 late cancellation fee will be charged to the student account when notification is late. D. The University reserves the right to terminate this contract and take possession of the room for violation of this contract, violation of University policies, or failure to make timely payment of room-and-board charges. E. Room-and-board rates are established in accordance with the Board of Trustees each year for the following academic year. Students agree to make timely room-and-board payments to the Student Service Center in accordance with the University’s then-current payment and rate schedule. F. When a student properly checks out of a residence hall concurrent with a permitted termination, all advance payments on room-and-board charges in excess of the charge for actual weeks in residence will be refunded, except that no refunds are made to students leaving the residence halls during the final two weeks of any semester. Residents who fail to check out of their room properly and/or fail to return keys may be responsible for ongoing room-and-board charges and will be assessed a fee as determined by the University. G. Applicable room-and-board rates are prorated on a weekly basis upon permitted termination. H. The University reserves the right to adjust room-and-board charges during the year. In establishing board rates, consideration has been given to expected absenteeism, and no allowances can be made for meals missed. I. Residents are assigned their room rate based on their current occupancy. Room rates may increase when the room occupancy decreases at any time during the academic year. J. In view of its own obligations, the University is limited in its ability to terminate housing contracts. Only residents with serious medical, financial, or unusual extenuating circumstances may request termination of this contract. This contract shall not be terminated to move to a private home, fraternity or sorority house, or other housing, or to commute during the period covered by this contract. The University will consider only those requests by residents who have incurred a significant change in circumstances beyond their control since the date they signed this contract and reserves the right to grant or reject any such requests. A $300 administrative fee will be assessed if early contract termination is approved. K. Contracts for new incoming first-year students, if under 18 years of age at the time of submission, will become legally binding upon possession of the room key, temporary room access card, HuskyCard identification card, or building access codes. Contracts for all other students will become legally binding upon electronic or physical signature. L. The University may terminate or temporarily suspend the contract without notice in case of an emergency that would make continued operation of student housing and dining not possible. This contract is subject to change or termination as provided in the conditions below and due to strikes, lockouts, labor disputes, or other circumstance beyond the University’s control which adversely affect the health and/or safety of students or the ability of the University to function.

Term and Fees. A. The term of this contract is for the entire academic year (defined as fall and spring semester), or for the remainder of the academic year if entered after the start of fall semester, or for the duration of the semester if entered during the spring semester or summer session. The contract may be terminated prior to completion of this specified term only upon graduation, academic or disciplinary dismissal, complete withdrawal from the University, or approval of early termination by the University. Notwithstanding termination, room-and-board charges will continue until the student checks out, in accordance with established University procedures. B. First-year contracted students deciding not to enroll at the University must inform the Admissions Office in writing by May 1 to be eligible for refund of the enrollment deposit. The enrollment deposit is nonrefundable if notice of cancellation is received after May 1. For spring semester and summer session, a 30-day notice prior to the start of the academic session is required. A $100 late cancellation fee will be charged to the student account when notification is late. C. Upper-class re-contracted students deciding not to enroll at the University must inform the Registrar's Office by June 1 to avoid cancellation fees. A $100 fee will be charged if notice of cancellation is received after June 1 for the fall semester. For spring semester and summer session, a 30-day notice prior to the start of the academic session is required. A $100 late cancellation fee will be charged to the student account when notification is late. D. The University reserves the right to terminate this contract and take possession of the room for violation of this contract, violation of University policies, or failure to make timely payment of room-room- and-board charges. E. Room-and-board rates are established in accordance with the Board of Trustees each year for the following academic year. Students agree to make timely room-and-board payments to the Student Service Center in accordance with the University’s 's then-current payment and rate schedule. F. When a student properly checks out of a residence hall concurrent with a permitted termination, all advance payments on room-and-board charges in excess of the charge for actual weeks in residence will be refunded, except that no refunds are made to students leaving the residence halls during the final two weeks of any semester. Residents who fail to check out of their room properly and/or fail to return keys may be responsible for ongoing room-and-board charges and will be assessed a fee as determined by the University. G. Applicable room-and-board rates are prorated on a weekly basis upon permitted termination. H. The University reserves the right to adjust room-and-board charges during the year. In establishing board rates, consideration has been given to expected absenteeism, and no allowances can be made for meals missed. I. Residents are assigned their room rate based on their current occupancy. Room rates may increase when the room occupancy decreases at any time during the academic year. J. In view of its own obligations, the University is limited in its ability to terminate housing contracts. Only residents with serious medical, financial, or unusual extenuating circumstances may request termination of this contract. This contract shall not be terminated to move to a private home, fraternity or sorority house, or other housing, or to commute during the period covered by this contract. The University will consider only those requests by residents who have incurred a significant change in circumstances beyond their control since the date they signed this contract and reserves the right to grant or reject any such requests. A $300 administrative fee will be assessed if early contract termination is approved. K. Contracts for new incoming first-year students, if under 18 years of age at the time of submission, will become legally binding upon possession of the room key, temporary room access card, HuskyCard identification card, or building access codes. Contracts for all other students will become legally binding upon electronic or physical signature. L. The University may terminate or temporarily suspend the contract without notice in case of an emergency that would make continued operation of student housing and dining not possible. This contract is subject to change or termination as provided in the conditions below and due to strikes, lockouts, labor disputes, or other circumstance beyond the University’s 's control which adversely affect the health and/or safety of students or the ability of the University to function.