Room and Board License

SUNY Cortland has a strong commitment to a quality residential experience. Residence Life and Housing is responsible for providing a safe, secure, well-maintained environment where students can learn, develop and flourish. The residence hall environment must support students as they pursue their academic program while also allowing students an environment in which to relax and socialize. The residence hall staffing pattern, which includes live-in professionals as well as student staff, has been established to facilitate this kind of balance. It is the staff's responsibility to understand the University’s expectations, to know their students, to be aware of campus resources and to develop programs which complement, support, and enhance the classroom experience.

SUNY Cortland’s outstanding educational experience is anchored by in-person instruction, close and persistent contact among students, faculty and staff, and a residential campus that successfully promotes student engagement in co-curricular and extracurricular programs. The procedures and policies in this guidance prioritize the in-person campus experience our students and community value. We expect that the SUNY Cortland campus community will largely be one of vaccinated individuals. The state of New York has announced that students at SUNY colleges and universities will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. For the latest COVID-19 protocols, please visit the restart webpage.

Residence Life and Housing Mission Statement
The Residence Life and Housing Office offers exemplary facilities while encouraging learning, acceptance and cooperation to engage all individuals as positive community members by providing opportunities for academic support, civic responsibility, and personal and leadership development.

State University New York (SUNY) Policy- Residence in University Housing Facilities
Every student, in full-time attendance at a state-operated campus of the State University of New York (SUNY) other than married students or students residing with a parent or parents, shall be required to live in a residence hall maintained and operated by such unit or have permission under such provisions as may be made therefore by the president, or designee, of such campus to live off-campus.
Presidents Authorized to Make Rules and Regulations for Student Housing

A. Subject to these regulations, and except as may otherwise be provided by the chancellor of the University, the president of each campus of the University is hereby authorized to make and administer rules and regulations for student housing which may:

1. prescribe the extent to which students in full-time attendance, other than married students or students residing with a parent or parents, shall be required to live in residence halls operated by such unit; and
2. provide the procedure for obtaining the permission of such president or such other officer or officers as he/she may designate to live off-campus.

B. In making such rules and regulations, each president or designee, shall consider the educational needs and interests of the campus, the extent to which housing is available and utilized in residence halls, and to provisions for individual cases under special circumstances.

SUNY Cortland Undergraduate Student Housing (Residency) Requirement
SUNY Cortland abides by the tenets outlined by the SUNY Policy while recognizing that the family structure is becoming less traditional and special circumstances need to be considered for our diverse and dynamic student population.

A student’s “Freshman” or “Transfer” distinction is determined by their admitted status to SUNY Cortland based on credit hours. “Returning” students are defined as current residential students who continue from semester to semester or academic year to academic year. The SUNY Cortland Residency Requirement supports the institution’s value as a four-year residential University where the student gains most by experiencing the classroom, co-curricular, and residential education benefits. The Residency Requirement is outlined and defined by the Room and Board License.

New Student Housing Requirement
Freshmen Housing Requirement
All students entering SUNY Cortland as “freshmen” are subject to a minimum two-year (four-semester) campus residency requirement and obligation to a Room and Board License. Students may be required to remain in residence past the two-year freshman residency requirement and will be required, like all residential students, to request to be released from their residential obligation. This release is not automatic and will consider the aforementioned consideration of the educational needs and interests of the campus, the extent to which housing is available and utilized in residence halls, and to provisions for individual cases under special circumstances. All students desiring to move off campus and/or be released from their housing license are required to submit the “Release from Housing” form.
Transfer Housing Requirement
Residence Life and Housing requires all new transfer students (with at least sophomore credits) to live on campus for the first two semesters of their attendance.

Exceptions to the Housing Requirement

• Any exception to the housing requirement must be reviewed and approved by the Residence Life and Housing Office. A student must formally request a review in writing including any supporting documentation. Decisions of the Residence Life and Housing Office regarding exceptions to the Housing Requirement are final.
• New students who fit the following descriptions may request to be exempt from the housing requirement:
  • Married
  • Veteran
  • Commuting locally from home (50-mile radius from campus will be considered local – a home address will also be verified)
  • Over 21 years of age by August 31 for a fall semester start and by January 15 for a spring semester start.

If a student meets one of the above criteria, they should complete the “Release from Housing” form at least 30 days prior to the proposed date of termination. The student will receive notice of the final decision regarding the release request from the Residence Life and Housing Office within two weeks. Note: automatic exemptions are not applicable for continuing students.

Returning Student Housing Requirement
Returning students selecting a room through the Room Selection Process (RSP) are obligated to live on-campus for the entire academic year covered by the term of their license. (Both fall and spring semesters). An academic commitment which would have the student exceed the commuting distance (50 miles) of the campus will be considered for an exemption from the year-long license obligation. Examples would be student teaching, an internship, or studying abroad. Reasons to be released from housing that are not for an academic commitment are not guaranteed. Examples that will not result in automatic approval include meeting the housing requirement, turning 21 during the fall semester or signing a lease off campus.

SUNY Cortland considers the residence hall experience to be an important aspect of the students' education. It is the policy of the University that all freshmen, sophomores, and new transfer students who are not commuting from the home of their parents, must live in University-operated housing unless they receive permission from Residence Life and Housing to live off-campus. The housing policy states that all new freshmen are required to live on campus for four semesters (two full years) and all new transfers are required to live on campus for two semesters (one full year.) Students who are living in University housing must submit an online Housing Preference Form which is binding for the entire academic year (both fall and spring semesters). We are committed to a policy prohibiting discrimination based on an individual’s race, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, or sexual orientation in all of our operations and facilities. All continuing students must complete either the A) Room Selection Process (RSP) form to continue to live on campus or B) the Release from Housing Form to receive permission to move off campus or transfer, student teach, study abroad, complete an internship or to withdraw Failure to (1) pay room and board charges upon receipt of a bill, (2) submit the online Housing Preference Form, (3) check in to the residence hall/Judson Taylor Leadership House/West Campus Apartments, or (4) reside in the residence hall/Judson Taylor Leadership House/West Campus Apartments, does not release a student from the obligations listed in this Room and Board License. Students whose academic course load drops below 12 credit hours will not be guaranteed housing unless they receive permission from the Director of Residence Life and Housing. The University reserves the right to terminate on-campus residency of persons not engaged in full-time study. You can contact Residence Life and Housing to request an exception to live on campus if your credit hours drop below 12.

Students who wish to be released from housing and the License for any reason must request permission by submitting a “Release From Housing” form at least 30 days prior to the proposed date of termination. To submit a Release From Housing form go to myRedDragon and select the Student tab > Residence Life and Housing section > “Housing Process and Information” > Forms > select the appropriate Release from Housing form. Follow the directions found on the form. You will receive notice of the final decision regarding your release request from the Residence Life and Housing Office within two weeks from the date of submission.
The Associate Director of Residence Life and Housing will give consideration to: A) documented individual circumstances beyond the control of the individual which did not exist at the time this License was entered into by the individual and B) the administration of the residence hall program, including, but not limited to, the extent of space available in the residence halls. A student’s failure to give proper notice may result in the request being denied and the assessment of a full room charge. Once the housing requirement has been met, all students must complete either the A) Room Selection Process (RSP) form to continue to live on campus or B) Release From Housing Form to receive permission to move off campus or transfer, student teach, study abroad, complete an internship or withdraw.
Students who receive permission to be released from the Room and Board License may be subject to a $150 Housing Release Fee/Termination Fee that must be paid before final approval can be granted. In cases where the application is not made at least 30 days prior to the beginning of the next semester, the student, if approved, is also liable for the prorated room charge. The approval of a Release from Housing Form releases the University from any current or future obligation to provide room and board for that student.

Requests to be released for Spring Semester
Students living on campus in the fall are not automatically approved to be released in the spring based on the fact that they have completed the minimum housing requirement by the end of the fall semester. All students who sign up to live on campus agree to live on campus for both the fall and spring semester, unless they have an academic reason that exceeds the commuting distance from the campus (50 miles).

1. This License obligates the student to occupy the assigned space for THE ENTIRE ACADEMIC YEAR (both fall and spring semesters) unless otherwise agreed to by the Director of Residence Life and Housing or his or her designee.
2. Students are responsible for the condition of their room and its furnishings and for any loss or damage other than normal wear that may occur during their occupancy.
3. Students are responsible for checking in and out of the residence hall/Judson Taylor Leadership House/West Campus Apartments properly.
4. All students living on campus are required to have a meal contract. Payment each semester will enroll the student automatically in a meal contract. All on-campus students are enrolled automatically in the Silver Plan which is covered under “Room and Board” on the tuition bill. Students may upgrade or downgrade to any other on-campus meal plan. A partial meal contract is available for students who can demonstrate significant amounts of time away from the campus for academic purposes. Students assigned to the West Campus Apartments or the Judson Taylor Leadership House are not required to have a meal contract.
5. All enrolled students must provide the University with an accurate local and permanent address and phone number. Any time a student has a change of address, the University must be notified within two weeks of this change. The University will communicate important information to students via SUNY Cortland e-mail, residence hall mailboxes, and myRedDragon. Students are expected to regularly access these University methods of communication.
6. All students are required to comply with all Federal, State and local laws, and University and residence hall rules, regulations and policies as stipulated in this License and the Code of Student Conduct.

Room Occupancy: A room may only be occupied by the student(s) assigned to it. For each term, occupancy will commence as specified by the University and Residence Life and Housing calendar. Students must check into the assigned residence hall/Judson Taylor Leadership House/West Campus Apartments room by noon on the first day of classes. Students who notify Residence Life and Housing that they will arrive later than noon on the first day of classes will have the room reserved; such persons will be liable for the full semester room rate.
Break Periods: The residence halls will close and must be vacated during periods of academic recess, with the exception of the West Campus Apartments, Judson Taylor Leadership House and DeGroat Hall. Students must follow all closing procedures when leaving for breaks. A student shall have no right to enter, use, or occupy the residence hall during any period when the University is not in session for formal academic purposes.

Personal Property: The student may leave personal property in assigned accommodations during periods of recess only at the risk of the student. The student’s acceptance of this License shall be construed as acceptance of any and all such risk. Storage of any items during the summer is not permitted.

Subletting: Students shall not assign or sublet this License to any part or all of the Premises. Subletting includes short-term or temporary rental arrangements including, but not limited to, those offered through peer-to-peer accommodation services such as Airbnb, Craigslist, or Couchsurfing. Assigning or subletting may result in discipline and/or license revocation without compensation.

Damage to Personal Property: The University is not responsible for the loss of property of any student or other individuals due to fire, theft, flooding or other causes. It is suggested that students obtain insurance against loss by fire, theft, flooding or other causes before taking occupancy in any residence hall/Judson Taylor Leadership House/West Campus Apartments facility.

Room Check-Out: As stated in the Student Responsibilities section above, students are responsible for checking in and out of the residence hall/Judson Taylor Leadership House/West Campus Apartments properly. Failure to sign out of the residence hall/Judson Taylor Leadership House/West Campus Apartments by the stated deadline or without following the proper check-out procedures may result in continuing liability for room rental charges and additional improper check-out charges. All students must vacate the residence hall/Judson Taylor Leadership House/West Campus Apartments and remove all personal belongings from the premises by the last day of final exams and in accordance with a closing schedule posted by the Director of Residence Life and Housing or designee.

1. Students who are academically dismissed or suspended, or withdraw from the University are required to remove all belongings from their room and follow proper check out procedures by the stated deadline.
2. For students leaving for the spring semester, the student is liable for pro-rated room charges for the time their belongings remain in the room, as well as the $150 room deposit or its equivalent. Spring check-out deadlines are available on the Residence Life and Housing Web page. Students must check out of their room even if requiring housing for winter session.
3. The student properly terminates residence hall/Judson Taylor Leadership House/West Campus Apartments occupancy by completing all the following: a) notifying the AC/RHD that they are leaving, b) removing all personal belongings from the room, c) cleaning the room, d) signing the Room Condition Report (RCR), and the Express Check-Out Envelope, and e) returning the room key to their assigned hall mailbox.

The License’s provisions shall not be effective and assignments cannot be made until the student’s formal admission to the University is completed, the $200 admissions deposit has been received, and the online Housing Preference Form has been completed and submitted. The standard accommodation is a room occupied by two persons of the same gender. A number of designed singles are available for an additional cost; preference is given to students with medical documentation. SUNY Cortland offers limited all gender housing options both on campus and at West Campus Apartments. The Director of Residence Life and Housing or designee may reassign any student.

New Student Housing Assignments: New students (freshmen, transfers) have no guarantee of assignment to a specific building or room. Residence Life and Housing will attempt to honor new student requests for “special interest” housing. We are usually able to honor roommate(s) requests provided such requests are received in Residence Life and Housing by the stated deadline. Residence Life and Housing must have an online Housing Preference Form on file by the stated deadline from each of the roommates requesting each other, and all must indicate the same choice of preferences (i.e. smoking, special interest, etc.).
Students who have not expressed a roommate preference will be randomly assigned a roommate(s) based on the Housing Preference Form information. The University will not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability or sexual orientation in the assignment of roommate(s). New students are randomly assigned rooms by a computer process in accordance with the date their admissions deposit is received by the University, as well as their listed preferences, and the date the online Housing Preference Form is submitted.

Returning Student Room Selection: Continuing students who participate in the room selection process (RSP) may select a building, room, suite, apartment and roommate(s) in accordance with established room selection procedures and deadlines as specified by the Director of Residence Life and Housing or their designee. Building requests are not guaranteed. Current Juniors and Seniors who miss any of the Room Selection Process (RSP) deadlines will need to place themselves on the waiting list for available housing.
Mandated Triple Rooms: The University reserves the right to over-assign selected residence hall rooms. If students are placed in an over-assigned room, a partial room rate reduction of approximately 25% of the standard room rate for the number of days in a tripled room or lounge will be granted. Any students who refuse reassignment to a standard occupancy room forfeit eligibility for a triple room reduction from the date the space was offered.

Consolidation Policy: The Director of Residence Life and Housing or their designee reserves the right to reassign students to maintain rooms at their designed occupancy. If vacancies exist, students may be consolidated during the beginning of each semester as well as throughout the academic year. Class year and date the admissions deposit was paid is considered when determining which student must move. Any student who refuses reassignment may be referred for disciplinary action, and/or will be charged at the paid single rate for the remainder of the semester.

Paid Singles in Doubles: Based on housing occupancy, students may be offered the opportunity to buy out their room in a double as a single for an additional room charge. There is a waiting list for the opportunity to purchase a single in a double room.

Medical or Disability Request for Accommodations including Emotional Support Animals
SUNY Cortland is committed to upholding and maintaining all aspects of the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) as amended and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. If a student with a disability wishes to request accommodations, please contact the Disability Resources Office located in Van Hoesen Hall, Room B-1 (607-753-2967). Any information regarding the disability will remain confidential and will only be divulged with the student’s knowledge/permission. Timeliness of requests for housing accommodations is appreciated; there is a June 1 deadline for submitting medical documentation to Disability Resources for the fall semester and a December 1 deadline for submitting medical documentation for the spring semester. Housing accommodations cannot be guaranteed after these deadlines.

Students with disabilities whose paperwork has been processed through the SUNY Cortland Disability Resources Office and who have been approved to receive housing accommodations will receive those accommodations at the standard double room rate or the West Campus Apartments rate, regardless of the differential room rate of their housing assignment. Accommodations can include wheelchair accessible single rooms with wheelchair accessible private bathrooms, wheelchair accessible rooms, air-conditioned rooms, single rooms and rooms with private bathrooms. These rooms are available in limited quantities.To receive full consideration we request that you provide documentation by June 1 for the fall semester fall and December 1 for the spring semester.

Residence Life and Housing will let the student know whether they will be assigned in a location that meets the student’s housing accommodation request, or Residence Life and Housing will let the student know if their name is on a waiting list for the housing accommodation. Housing assignments for new students are posted on myRedDragon on August 1.

On June 2, 1989, the State University of New York Board of Trustees adopted five “minimum living condition standards” for university residence halls. Cortland has developed policies and procedures which ensure our compliance with these standards.
I. The residence halls shall be constructed and maintained to conform with all applicable safety codes and health standards.
II. The campus maintenance plan shall provide for a regular schedule of cleaning and repair for all common areas in residence halls.
III. The campus shall provide each student resident with adequate living space, furniture and appropriate and sufficient heat, light and hot water.
IV. The campus shall establish procedures for routine and emergency repairs to residence hall facilities.
V. The campus shall establish procedures for redress for student residents in the event of or the loss of services such as heat, light and hot water in residence halls for extended periods that are within the control of the campus.

Copies of the University’s compliance statement are listed on our website or can be accessed here (PDF). 

Students are billed before the beginning of each semester for standard occupancy. Payments received after the due date are subject to assessment of a late payment fee. If an occupant either refuses to accept a roommate who has been assigned to them or refuses an assignment to another room, there will be a subsequent upward adjustment in room charges or a second charge for the additional room they are occupying, depending on the situation. A student who receives notification of a change in occupancy or assignment will be billed accordingly. Room charges are established through the annual

New students

An admissions deposit is required when the student is accepted. The deposit secures a place in the entering class and a residence hall room for a specific semester.

If the student is a fall semester applicant, the $200 deposit is due May 1. If offered admission after April 1, the student will have 30 days from the date of the acceptance letter to submit the deposit. If the student is accepted to the spring semester, the deposit must be submitted within 30 days of the date on the acceptance letter. Deposits are not refundable beyond the deposit due date.

Continuing students

All refunds will be made by check to the student via the University Student Accounts Office or mailed to his/her last known permanent address. Refunds will be processed as they are received and approved in accordance with the following:

I. Notwithstanding the refund dates established above, when a student submits a room deposit after April 1 or October 1, a refund will be granted if the student requests a refund within 30 days of payment of the deposit and requests said refund in writing before the first day of occupancy. If application is made on or after the above deadlines, the refund will be granted only if the student’s request is due to conditions beyond his/her control. An application for refund stating such conditions shall be made by the applicant in writing by submitting the Release From Housing form on myRedDragon before the beginning of the semester for which housing has been reserved. The sufficiency of such conditions shall be finally determined by the University President or designee.

II. Students who receive a waiver of their room deposit (EOP, student staff, CURE students and RHA/NRHH officers) and do not inform Residence Life and Housing within the above stated deadlines of their intention to not occupy a room, will be charged based on the criteria listed above for continuing students.

III. Those students who are academically dismissed from the University, withdraw because of medical reasons, or are assigned to student teaching or field work outside of the Cortland area, or who withdraw to enter military service may request a room deposit refund if the request is received in Residence Life and Housing before the student should have occupied the residence.

IV. Students who are removed from housing due to campus student conduct sanctions are not eligible for a room deposit refund.

Room refunds are based upon the date personal effects are removed from the room, and check-out procedures have been followed. Room refunds are granted in accordance with the following:

I. Students withdrawing or taking a leave of absence from the University or released from residence after May 1 for the fall semester, or November 1 for the spring semester, but prior to checking into the residence hall/Judson Taylor Leadership House/West Campus Apartments for that semester shall be entitled to a refund of prepaid room charges less the $150 non-refundable room deposit.

II. In addition to forfeiture of $150, students who register and occupy a room for three weeks or less will receive a pro-rated refund based on a daily charge for the number of days housed. For this purpose, weeks are defined as beginning on Sunday. Any student who occupies a room after Saturday following the third full week of occupancy in the residence hall/Judson Taylor Leadership House/West Campus Apartments will be liable for the entire semester’s room rent. Exceptions are made when a full-time student withdraws or takes a leave of absence due to medical circumstances beyond their control.

a. Pro-rated medical refunds require medical documentation and approval from the Director of Student Health Services. Once approved, throughout the semester, medical refunds are pro-rated based on the date the student officially checks out properly with a staff member and removes all belongings from the room.

III. Students will be entitled to a full refund of room and board paid in advance if they are denied permission to register by the University, and follow proper guidelines related to termination of occupancy.

IV. Students who are removed from housing due to student conduct (disciplinary) sanctions are not eligible for a refund of room charges.

It is the student’s responsibility to care for the condition of elevators, corridors, lounges, furnishings, and equipment as well as their individual rooms. Theft of or vandalism of state property is prohibited. Students apprehended damaging state property will be held financially and legally responsible through the damage billing and/or student conduct process.

Students are held financially and legally responsible during their occupancy for the condition of their individual rooms and assigned contents. Students’ rooms are furnished with bed frames, mattresses, desks and desk chairs, and dressers which are to be used only during authorized occupancy of the assigned room. Suites are furnished with couches, chairs and tables. The removal of University-owned furniture from a student’s room or from a public area is prohibited and may result in the levying of a replacement charge and other disciplinary action. No such removal is authorized, unless a work order has been approved by the area coordinator/residence hall director.

Students are expected to report to the resident assistant or area coordinator/residence hall director specific items which they notice as damaged or in need of repair both in their assigned room or suite, and in public areas or corridors as soon as possible. All occupants of a room or suite will be held equally responsible for losses or damages to it or its furnishings and/or fixtures. Charges for loss or damage must be paid upon the student’s receipt of the damage billing statement.

Any unauthorized repairs and/or improvements done to the premises or its furnishings by a student shall not mitigate any damage expenses such student owes, and the University will not be liable for the amount of money incurred by the student for his/her services resulting from unauthorized improvement of the premises, its fixtures or its furnishings. Assessments for damaged or missing property is made in accordance with the schedule of charges published by Residence Life and Housing. Items not covered by this schedule will be evaluated either through proration, depreciation, or the cost in labor and materials to restore them.

Before the student signs the RCR information must be reviewed to ensure its accuracy and to add any damages found that were not already indicated. Students will be held responsible for maintaining the room and its furnishings in at least the condition in which found. The room will be inspected when the student moves out, and the student will be charged for any damage that has occurred or for excessive cleaning. Using materials like tape, paste, glue, nails, tacks, 3M Command hooks/strips, poster putty and screws on walls, ceiling, furniture or woodwork will cause damage for which charges may occur.

All students in a room or suite will be held jointly responsible for losses or damages unless someone takes responsibility in writing. Damage assessments will be completed by the Area Coordinator/Residence Hall Director. The student’s name will be added to the University Hold List and monthly late fees incurred if they fail to pay damage assessments on time. Should the student disagree with a damage assessment, they have the right to appeal. The damage billing and appeal process is online on myRedDragon. It is the student’s responsibility to check myRedDragon to see if there are damage charges. Closing information includes dates that damages can be viewed as well as the deadline for payment of charges without incurring late fees.

All SUNY Cortland students living on campus are required by University policy to participate in a campus dining plan unless they live at West Campus Apartments or in the Leadership House. In accordance with NYS Sales Tax Law, meal plans are non-transferable and are for individual student use only. The Auxiliary Services Corporation (CAS) provides dining services for all students at SUNY Cortland. CAS agrees to provide dining services in accordance with the dining plan selected throughout the semester for which a dining plan fee or credit is accepted. Interruption of service beyond the control of CAS shall not constitute breach nor loss under this agreement. Serving locations, hours of service and dining plans may change without notice. Check the CAS website (cortlandaux.com/dining-services) for the most current information. All governmental regulations pertaining to dining operations and plans offered by CAS are stipulations of this agreement.

All CAS dining facilities are accessed with the SUNY ID Card. For more detailed information on CAS dining facilities, meal plans, menus, policies and frequently asked questions, visit the CAS web site at https://www.cortlandaux.com/dining-services

Services, benefits, terms and conditions associated with this agreement are detailed in the current plan description of the dining plan selected. Authorized plan descriptions are on file in the CAS office.

Plan Changes and Dining Plan Refund Policy: Dining plan options may be changed by visiting the Residence Life and Housing page on myRedDragon or by written request filed at the CAS office in Neubig Hall prior to the close of business on the Friday of the first full week of classes. The NYS Sales Tax Code governs the terms for tax exempt dining plan refunds. Except for reasons of dismissal or withdrawal from University, no refunds will be authorized after the close of business on the Friday of the first full week of classes. The Code stipulates that qualified refunds for tax exempt plans will be based on time criteria, and not plan utilization. Refunds are coordinated with the SUNY Cortland Student Accounts Office. The dining plan refund will be applied to any balance or debt owed to the University or CAS.

Residential rules and regulations are authorized by the Director of Residence Life and Housing subject to the approval of the University Council and subject to periodic change. As set forth in the Student Responsibilities section of this license students are required to comply with all regulations and policies. Please refer to the Residence Life and Housing web page (cortland.edu/reslife) for specific and detailed policy information. All residential students must adhere to the Student Code of Conduct. The Code can be accessed by visiting the Student Conduct web page: https://www2.cortland.edu/offices/judaffairs/code-of-conduct.dot

Alcohol
Residence Life and Housing policies related to alcohol and alcohol containers:

• Persons of 21 years of age or older may consume alcoholic beverages under the same guidelines described in the Student Code of Conduct in the common area of their suite or apartment.
• Display or storage of alcoholic beverage containers is not permitted. Any cans, bottles, or cartons must be immediately disposed of/recycled after use.
• There is to be no storage of alcohol in any common room spaces unless all residents of the suite/apartment/quad are 21 years or over.
• No person may possess open containers or consume alcoholic beverages in public areas, including hallways, outside of residence halls or on University grounds.
• Games that encourage binge drinking or any simulated drinking games (e.g. beer pong, water pong) are prohibited.
• Residence Life and Housing reserves the right to remove or prohibit any paraphernalia that encourages irresponsible drinking.
• Any individual hosting a disruptive or disorderly gathering in a room will be held responsible for the event, including any prohibited alcohol and/or paraphernalia, and will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action.
• All alcoholic beverages are prohibited on campus between the day before the first study day and the last day of final exams each semester, including students age of 21 and over.
• If alcohol is determined to have contributed to the violation of any University policy, or disorderly behavior, a staff member will supervise the disposal of all alcoholic beverages present in the residence hall location or student room, and the gathering will be dispersed.

Appliances and other restricted items
We encourage all allowed appliances to be Energy Star. For the safety of all residents, use and/or possession of these appliances will not be allowed in the residence halls. For specific information about permitted appliances in the Leadership House and at West Campus Apartment see the specific policies listed below. Do not bring the following:

• air conditioner
• candles
• drip coffee pot without auto shutoff
• electric blanket
• electric coil
• electric griddle
• electric percolator
• electrical outlet adaptor/splitter
• essential oil diffuser
• extension cord (including heavy duty)
• heater (including personal space heater)
• hot plate/wax melter/fragrance warmer
• hot pot
• hoverboards
• instant pot/ air fryer/ crockpot
• lamp with plastic shades, i.e. “octopus” lights
• lava lamp
• microwave oven, excluding MicroFridge
• potpourri pot
• refrigerator exceeding 5 cubic feet
• sun lamp
• tapestries hung on the wall/from ceiling
• toaster oven
• toaster
• warm mist humidifier
• adhesive backed lights
• contact/shelf/peel-and-stick wall paper
• any other electrical appliance used for cooking or preparing food (Foreman grill/oven, propane grill)

Allowed appliances: UL approved appliances with built-in automatic shut-offs and cool air vaporizers. Holiday lights are permitted, but as single strings only. They are not permitted to be plugged into each other.
Prohibited items confiscated during semester (including health and safety inspections) will be placed in storage until the end of the academic year and can be retrieved from hall staff during scheduled closing office hours. Formal requests for expedited return can be made in writing to the Director of Residence Life and Housing.

Bed risers/cinder blocks
The use of any kind of bed riser or cinder blocks to raise the height of the bed is prohibited. Beds can be raised and lowered by custodial staff via a work order.
Bicycles, E-Bikes, E-Scooters
Bicycles, E-bikes, and E-scooters are not allowed in any residence halls because they could be a hazard to people evacuating the building in case of fire or drills. They must be stored outside on bike racks.
Biohazard/Sharps Needle Disposal
Students may be responsible for any charges that result in any biohazard clean up (e.g. blood, bodily fluids). Students who use hypodermic needles of any type are required to dispose of them in a proper manner. “Sharps” containers are required to be used and available at the University Student Health Service Office at no charge.
Cannabis
The use of cannabis in any form as well as related paraphernalia is prohibited on University property, including in and around residence halls/Judson Taylor Leadership House/West Campus Apartments.
Cars and parking
All cars parked on campus must be registered with the Parking Department. Motorcycles also must be registered. Cars not parked in designated spaces and adjacent to the residence halls or academic buildings may be towed at the owner’s expense. Complete parking regulations may be obtained from the campus Parking Department. To register Visitor vehicles, contact the Parking Department at https://www2.cortland.edu/offices/university-police-department/parking-operations-security-services/

Decorations
Decorations for special events (birthdays, holidays, other events, etc.) are permitted but should not remain on a door for more than 24 hours. Electrical decorations are not permitted on hallway doors. Decorative items must not be attached to the ceiling (lights, posters, flags, decorations, tapestries, etc.) or any fire safety detection systems/sprinklers. Items on the wall must be one foot below the ceiling and at least six inches from sprinklers. Items must not be draped across the ceiling or across the width of a room. Twinkle/Holiday lights must not be hung wall to wall or plugged directly into each other. Each string must be plugged into its own outlet plug. Any paper decorations must only be placed on the occupant’s hallway door. Paper should not be attached to exit signs, ceilings or placed on wall areas surrounding the door. Any wall posters or decoration cannot cover more than 20% of the available space on the wall. Wall decorations that are fabric are not permitted including, but not limited to, tapestries, blankets, flags, curtains and jerseys. Fire code door decoration allowances: two 4” x 6” photos; two door tags; one dry erase board (exception: tripled rooms may have three photos and three door tags).
Electrical Items
All electrical items must be plugged directly into a wall outlet or into a surge protector that has an on/off switch. Daisy-chaining electrical items (plugging one directly into another) including, but not limited to, surge protectors and twinkle lights is not permitted.

Emergency Procedures
Emergency contact information: It is important for SUNY Cortland to have your emergency contact information on file. Please update this information by visiting myRedDragon > select the student tab > scroll to the bottom of the page and select “Update/Edit/View Emergency Contacts” under the Related Links section. Select “New Contact” and add information. Designate at least one relationship status as “missing person contact”.
Emergency contact: this person will be contacted in case of a serious emergency on/off campus while you are a SUNY Cortland student
Missing person contact: if designated under relationship status, this person will be contacted if you are to go missing form campus.
Fire alarms: When the fire alarm sounds in the building you must exit the building and convene in the designated area for your building. Do not reenter the building without approval from staff. Students who are found in the building during a fire alarm will be referred to the Student Conduct Office.
Campus emergency alert system: In the event of a wide-scale emergency, the campus emergency alert system will be activated. A series of loud-speaker announcements, text messages, cable television scroll messages, and IP phone texts will be broadcast to the campus. In addition, comply with the emergency broadcast as well as any staff requests related to the emergency broadcast.
Residence hall lockdown: A campus emergency may result in a residence hall lockdown, determined by the Director of Residence Life and Housing and/or University Police. In the event of a lockdown, listen to the requests of staff members and do the following: close and lock accessible windows and doors, stay away from windows, turn off all lights, silence cell phones, seek shelter in your room on the floor with a heavy object over you, and remain in the building until you are given the “all clear” from the University administration.

Suspicious person(s): Report any individual to residence hall staff or University Police that behaves in a manner that raises suspicion/concern or poses a threat to the health and safety of the residents.

Bomb threat: If you receive or hear of a bomb threat, report it to staff or University Police immediately. Provide as many details as possible (when the bomb will detonate, where the bomb is located, the reason for the threat, and the age, sex, location, emotional state of the caller).

Active shooter: In the event of an active shooter on campus, University Police and local law enforcement will be engaged in stopping the active shooter(s). Do not interfere with or obstruct law enforcement’s objective. Follow all staff directions and residence hall lockdown procedures. Residence hall staff receives training on protocol for an active shooter event.

Tornado: In the event of a tornado, all residents should move to the lowest possible floor in their building and remain in the hallway away from any glass, which could shatter.

Flooding: Report any evidence of flooding to a staff member immediately.

Emergency Services/EMS
Emergency medical care is available at the local hospital emergency room, Guthrie Cortland Medical Center, which is staffed 24 hours a day. The student is responsible for charges incurred at the hospital, as well as transportation. SUNY Cortland EMS (Emergency Medical Services) and University Police are available for on-site care until an ambulance arrives. For medical emergencies call ext. 4111 or 911 from an on-campus phone. From a cell phone or off-campus phone call 607-753-4111 or 911. For non-medical emergencies you can call 607-753-4112
Fire Procedures
Because of the possibility of fires in the residence halls/Judson Taylor Leadership House/West Campus Apartments, the residence hall staff is especially concerned with taking all possible precautions to guard against fire. As a resident, you should take every precaution to guard against the possibility of fire. You will be held responsible for any action which endangers others. Failure to evacuate a residence hall/Judson Taylor Leadership House/West Campus Apartments during an alarm is considered a serious violation of University policy and the Code of Student Conduct.

Fire extinguishers and alarm pull boxes - are located in each residence hall corridor and in the stairwell going from the first floor to the second of the Leadership House. The use of either of these fire safety apparatuses should be for emergencies only.

Fire drills/fire alarms - each residence hall has at least three fire drills per year. These drills will not be announced and you must evacuate the building each time the fire alarm is sounded. Failure to leave the building will result in student conduct action. Please make sure you and your Visitors are wearing appropriate clothing and shoes when evacuating the building. If a fire alarm in the building is pulled in any non-drill situation, the local fire department will respond immediately. In accordance with state and local laws, pulling a fire alarm in non-emergency situations is illegal.

The University will treat any tampering with the fire alarm systems as a serious offense that will result in student conduct action and state law prosecution. A student should expect the sanction for a malicious false alarm to be suspension from the University.

Fire Safety
Due to the potential fire threat they pose to all students living in the community candles or incense of any type (including unburnt, decorative, or fragrant candles) are not permitted in any residence hall. The use of candles for religious observances may be permitted with written permission and specific guidelines from the Director of Residence Life and Housing or their designee. Charcoal and propane grills, stoves, and other hot plate appliances are not permitted in any residence hall.

Fire Safety Equipment
Each residence hall/Judson Taylor Leadership House/West Campus Apartments room, hallway and public areas are equipped with heat and smoke detectors. The renovated residence halls also have sprinklers in each student’s room, hallways, and common areas. Tampering with these, both by activating them or by making them inoperable will be treated as a severe offense, and will be handled through the student conduct system.

Furniture
Students are prohibited from bringing furniture into their residence hall /Judson Taylor Leadership House/West Campus Apartments room due to fire safety and health concerns, as well as limited space available. Couches, loveseats, futons, stuffed chairs, personal mattresses, headboards, waterbeds, and wooden shelving units that are not University property are prohibited. Any furniture designed for alcohol consumption is not permitted (e.g. beer pong table). All original furniture, including lamps, in bedrooms and suites must remain in those rooms. Beanbag chairs, papasan chairs, and inflatable furniture are permissible. Please contact disability resources if you require additional furniture for a medical need (see pg. 13).
Gambling
In accordance with NYS Law and SUNY policy, gambling of any kind is not allowed in University residence hall/Judson Taylor Leadership House/West Campus Apartments.
Graffiti
Graffiti of any type is prohibited on University property, both indoors and outside of campus buildings.
Visitation
Visitor Policy: All students are responsible for the actions of their Visitors for any violations committed on University premises, or at University-sponsored or supervised functions. Students are also expected to take reasonable action to prevent their Visitors from violating University policies. Also, a failure to properly register or sign in visitors is a violation of this policy.

Residence Life and Housing policies related to Visitors and visitation:
Visitor - a person who is not a SUNY Cortland student and is visiting an on-campus resident. Visitors must be of traditional University age (17-24). Parents and children are not allowed to stay overnight. Overnight visitors are permitted to stay in the residence hall/Judson Taylor Leadership House/West Campus Apartments only on weekends (Friday and Saturday). Visitors are not permitted during study days or the final exam period. Sunday through Thursday Visitors must leave by 2 a.m. Visitors are required to sleep in their host’s room and not in-residence hall/Judson Taylor Leadership House/West Campus Apartments lounges. A visitor must be escorted by their host at all times.
Any student making arrangements for a visitor must first receive consent from his or her roommate. Students have the right to use their own room for the purposes of studying and sleeping.
If a conflict arises between roommates regarding the use of the residence hall room, this established priority should be recognized by both roommates. Any exceptions must have the approval of the Residence Hall/Judson Taylor Leadership House/West Campus Apartment Area Coordinator/Residence Hall Director of your building.
All visitors are required to be registered via the visitor registration system. Failure to properly register or sign in visitors is a violation of this policy.

Guns, Explosives, Firearms
Firearms, (includes BB, pellet and paintball), weapons, ammunition, firecrackers, explosives, harmful chemicals or any other type of flammable materials are not to be stored or used on University property, including in or around the residence hall/Judson Taylor Leadership House/West Campus Apartments. Internal combustion engines are prohibited within the buildings.

Hallways
All personal and University issued items must remain in a student’s residence hall room. Students are not permitted to have any items in the hallway outside their residence hall room. This includes, but not limited to, equipment, floor/welcome mats, furniture, shoes, umbrellas, and any other item deemed an obstruction by residence hall staff.

Hazardous Materials
Combustible materials are not permitted in the residence hall/Judson Taylor Leadership House/West Campus Apartments.

Health Insurance
Health insurance is not required for full-time undergraduates, except for intercollegiate athletes, international students and students who will be studying abroad. All students and their parents are strongly encouraged to assess their health insurance coverage before starting classes, in particular ensuring that students are covered in the Syracuse/Cortland/Binghamton area. Due to the requirements of the Affordable Care Act, the University will not be able to offer a voluntary plan for the academic year. Students requiring insurance for any of the reasons stated above are responsible for securing their own private coverage .Please note that the mandatory Student Health Fee is not a charge for insurance. Instead, this fee supports direct health care services on the Cortland campus, as well as other support services.

Kitchens
Common area kitchens are designed for students to supplement and enhance their meal plans, not to replace them. Students are expected to take reasonable care in using these kitchens in a safe manner. Students who misuse the kitchens or fail to clean up after themselves will be subject to losing the privilege of using the kitchens and/or other disciplinary actions.

Laundry Rooms
Each residence hall/Judson Taylor Leadership House/West Campus Apartments laundry facility is dedicated for use by only SUNY Cortland students that reside in that residence hall or building. Laundry is included in your room and board charges.

Lofts
The campus permits the use of lofts only in certain halls with loft-able furniture. After you arrive on campus you can put in a work order with your Area Coordinator/Residence Hall Director to request a loft be placed in your room. You must allow two weeks for the staff to construct the loft. Students are not permitted to construct lofts.

Lost Keys
You must report all lost room keys to your Area Coordinator/Residence Hall Director immediately. In the case of a lost room key, there will be a $75 charge for a lock change. For your safety and security, a new lock will be installed and new keys issued to you and your roommates.
Mail
All letter mail will be retrieved in your assigned mailbox in your residence hall. Letter mail includes: bills, invoices, personal correspondence, newsletters, magazines, etc.
All packages are delivered to Neubig Hall and can be retrieved in the University Store via Package Services. For more information about package deliveries visit the Package Services web page: https://www.cortlandaux.com/campus-store/package-services

All LETTER MAIL should be addressed using one of the following formats:

All PACKAGES should be addressed using the following format:

Motorcycles
You are not allowed to park a motorcycle in or around the residence halls, except for in designated spaces. Motorcycle permits can be obtained from the Parking Operations and Security Services Office.

Musical Instruments
The use of excessively loud instruments is prohibited. Drum sets and electric guitars with attached amplifiers are expressly prohibited.

Noise and Quiet Hours
Quiet hours in each residence hall/Judson Taylor Leadership House/West Campus Apartments are designated from 11 p.m. to 8 a.m. Sunday -Thursday; and on weekends (Friday and Saturday), from 12 a.m. to 11 a.m. Quiet hours are defined as time during which all students should be able to sleep and/or study without disruption and that noise should not be heard outside the room, including from outside of the building. A 24-hour quiet policy goes into effect for all campus residence halls/Leadership House/West Campus Apartments prior to and during final examinations.

Painting
Students are not permitted to paint any rooms in the residence halls/Judson Taylor Leadership House/West Campus Apartments, including bedrooms.

Pets
Pets are not permitted in the residence halls/Judson Taylor Leadership House/West Campus Apartments. Fish kept in bowls under 10 gallons that require no filters, heaters or lights are exceptions. Fish must be taken with you over breaks when the halls close or they will be confiscated. Emotional Support Animals are not pets. 

Property Insurance
You should consider purchasing personal property insurance on your belongings. Check if you can be covered on one of your parent/guardians’ policies or consider purchasing a separate plan. The State of New York is not responsible for stolen or damaged property. The University is not responsible for the loss of property of any student or other individuals due to fire, theft, flooding or other causes (refer to the Unconditional Rights of the University section for more information).

RA Duty Hours
Every night from 9 p.m. – 12 a.m. Sunday through Wednesday, and 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Thursday, and 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Friday through Saturday, an RA from your building will be on call in the staff office located on the lobby floor in your hall. RAs are on duty in the building from 9 p.m. – 8 a.m. nightly. The RA on duty is there to answer questions, check out equipment and games, and provide other services. The RA on duty also makes rounds of the building at least three times a night for your safety. In addition to the RA in your hall, a Area Coordinator/Residence Hall Director is on duty every night for the campus.

Recycling
In order to comply with County law, and in support of both the State and the University, the residence halls/Judson Taylor Leadership House/West Campus Apartments actively participate in a recycling program. Each hall has recycling bins for single stream recycling for plastic, metal, newspaper, and paper (excludes glass). The University provides a recycling bin in each student room. Students are responsible for trash removal from their bedroom/suite/quad/deluxe room/apartment and must bring their own trash bin. Misuse of trash rooms can result in disciplinary action.

Refrigerators
Each campus room is permitted one refrigerator including common area/lounge areas in suites, quads, and deluxe rooms. Exceptions can be made for students with the appropriate medical documentation or those in mandated triple room assignments. The refrigerator must be UL-approved with three-pronged plug, tight-fitting door gasket and un-frayed feeder line. The maximum size for student refrigerators is 5.0 cubic feet. MicroFridge units, either available for rental from the Auxiliary Services Corporation (CAS) or personally owned, combine a refrigerator, freezer and microwave in one unit, and are the only microwaves approved for use in student rooms. Visit the CAS website for more information, to order a unit, or to report a problem at https://www.cortlandaux.com/essentials/microfridge.

Residence Hall Access
Room Keys: You will be issued a room key when you move into your residence hall/Judson Taylor Leadership House/West Campus Apartments. Always carry your key and ID card with you. Never lend your keys to someone else. Always report a lost/broken key immediately. Never duplicate your keys. Never connect your keys to something that identifies their owner (e.g. ID card). And always lock your bedroom door, as well as your suite door.
Identification Cards: The ID card is used instead of outdoor keys to the residence halls/Judson Taylor Leadership House/West Campus Apartments. All students who register for courses at SUNY Cortland are required to have a SUNY ID card on them at all times. To obtain the card students must be registered, have their Cortland identification number, and present photo identification. The ID card is issued by Cortland Auxiliary Services (CAS) in Neubig Hall. Report lost ID cards immediately to University Police and on the CAS website https://www.cortlandaux.com/essentials/idcard

Room Occupancy Limits:
Visitor and visitor policies should be strictly maintained, and all occupants should present identification if found to be in violation of policy. The following are maximum occupancy numbers for on-campus rooms:

Security
All residence hall/Judson Taylor Leadership House/West Campus Apartments outside doors are locked 24-hours a day. Residents are responsible for the general security of their building, and acts which compromise building security are prohibited. Specifically, residents are prohibited from propping open any exterior doors normally locked for security purposes. Residents are expected to allow your Visitors and visitors to enter through the main door of their building only. Residents are expected to lock their room doors and to report thefts and/or vandalism immediately to the Area Coordinator/Residence Hall Director and University Police. Residents of a room/floor/suite are responsible for the security and use of the room/floor/suite in accordance with University and Residence Life and Housing policies, rules and regulations.
Smoking/Tobacco Free Campus/Nicotine
SUNY Cortland policy as of January 1, 2013 prohibits the use of all forms of tobacco on the entire campus. Refrain from the use of any tobacco products (cigarettes, chewing tobacco, electronic cigarettes, Juuls, hookahs, vaping, etc.) while on campus grounds. Please refer to the policy by visiting the link on the Student Health Service website: cortland.edu/shs
Students are not permitted to use any cannabis and or tobacco products within the residence hall or on campus. Tobacco and nicotine use is inconsistent with the Campus culture of wellness.
Solicitation
University policy prohibits selling and soliciting merchandise and services in the residence halls/Judson Taylor Leadership House/West Campus Apartments. Please report any solicitors in the buildings to an RA or to your Area Coordinator/Residence Hall Director.
Sport Activities or Rough Housing Including Ball Playing
Ball playing (throwing, kicking, batting, etc.), boxing, wrestling, rollerblading, skateboarding, use of toy guns that shoot any kind of projectile (i.e. Nerf guns), use of lacrosse or hockey sticks, and other similar activity is not permitted inside the residence halls/Judson Taylor Leadership House/West Campus Apartments. Ball playing (i.e. lacrosse, softball, football, soccer) in areas that are immediately adjacent to a residence hall/Judson Taylor Leadership House/West Campus Apartments is not allowed.
University Police
The University Police Department helps to maintain the safety and welfare of all members of the University community. If you see a suspicious incident or person, or if you are the victim of a crime, please notify the department at 607-753-2111. Blue light emergency phones are located throughout the campus. If you are concerned about an incident in a residence hall, share your concern with your Area Coordinator/Residence Hall Director or with an RA before calling the University Police Department.

Windows
Students are prohibited from placing possessions on window ledges, removing screens from their windows, leaning or sitting on window ledges, yelling, playing music loudly, throwing or dropping things out of a window. In addition, students are not permitted to climb in or out of any windows or climb on any roofs or overhangs. Students must not remove screens at any time unless in an emergency. The public display of alcoholic beverage containers, including liquor bottles of any type, on windows or immediate adjacent areas in student campus rooms, lounges, or apartments are prohibited.

Judson Taylor Leadership House Specific
Antennas and Satellite Dishes: Neither radio antennas nor satellite dishes shall be erected on the roof, exterior of the building, or on the outside property of the Leadership House. Amateur radio transmission is prohibited within the Leadership House.
Entrances, Front Walks, and Lawns: Sidewalks, driveways, walkways, public lawns, entrances, hallways, stairs and other public areas must not be obstructed or used for any purpose other than ingress and egress to and from the apartments.
Fire Safety: Failure to evacuate a building during a fire alarm and the theft or improper use of fire-fighting equipment, detection, and/or alarm equipment is prohibited. The use or possession of candles and incense is prohibited. All Judson Taylor Leadership House fire doors must remain closed. Please contact University Police as a courtesy in any alarm situation.
Kitchen and Bathroom Clean Up: The residents of the Leadership House are all responsible for the cleaning of the Leadership House on a daily basis. Residents are responsible for providing a cleaning schedule to their assigned Area Coordinator/Residence Hall Director. All household cleaning supplies, including shower curtains, paper towels and toilet paper are supplied by the residents. Residents must provide their own kitchen items and utensils (pots, pans, etc.) Kitchen appliances (refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher and microwave) are provided by the University. Students are permitted to have a total of four tabletop appliances (small electrical appliances that must be plugged into an electrical outlet to work, examples include: blender, griddle, toaster, etc.) Staff members reserve the right to remove any appliances that are deemed a health and safety concern.
Parking: The University is not responsible for any damage and/or theft to vehicles parked at the Leadership House. The parking area can accommodate seven cars at a time, except during snow season when only 5 cars are permitted. With this in mind, the parking spaces will only be for the residents of the house; Visitors will not be allowed to park. Parking will be based on a first come/first serve basis for residents of the house with “C” Lot permits only. If the lot behind the house is full, residents must park in a lot where C permits are permitted. Parking is only available in the back of the house and in the marked spaces. There is to be no parking in the driveway, this area is considered a fire lane and only to be used by emergency vehicles. Residents are required to purchase their “C” Lot permits by the first day of classes for each semester.
Signs: The Resident will not display any signs or exterior lights, and no other markings on the premises, and no awnings or other projections shall be attached to the outside walls of the Leadership House.
Snow Removal: Physical Plant will be responsible for plowing the parking spaces and surrounding areas, as well as shoveling the front steps, back steps and sidewalks, and salting them. Salt and a shovel have been provided by Physical Plant for Leadership House resident use. All residents must abide by the established snow removal/plowing procedures provided to them. Failure to abide by the procedures may result in having the resident's car ticketed and/or towed at the owner's expense. Any concerns regarding snow removal should be communicated to the Leadership House Area Coordinator/Residence Hall Director.

West Campus Apartments Specific
Apartment Management: The West Campus Area Coordinator/Residence Hall Director and the West Campus Resident Assistants constitute the on-premises apartment management team. They shall, with the approval of the Director of Residence Life and Housing, have the right to issue and enforce additional rules and procedures governing residency at West Campus Apartments as they deem necessary. Should this occur, a copy of any such additional rules and procedures shall be distributed to each Student.

Period of Occupancy: The period of occupancy is for the entire academic year and, unless otherwise indicated on the online Housing Preference Form, all Students agree to reside at West Campus Apartments for the entire University academic year. Partial year reservations will be permitted only for students who are required to participate in an academic program which is not within commuting distance from the campus.

Housing Charge: The housing charge for the apartment which includes the cost of internet is included in the University’s semester billing. Students who fail to make payment of the full occupancy charge by the deadline dates may be de-registered from their classes and/or be liable for a late payment fee.

Occupancy and Assignment: Each four-bedroom apartment shall be occupied by no more than four (4) Students. All Students of an apartment shall be of the same gender, except in apartments designated as all gender.
The University shall have the sole right to determine apartment assignments. The University will not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression or sexual orientation in the assignment of students to apartments. Once an apartment assignment has been made, changes of that assignment must be approved in writing by the Director of Residence Life and Housing or his/her duly authorized representative. The University reserves the right to maintain apartments at full occupancy by filling vacancies as they occur and to administratively reassign Students if it is in the best interest of the University. In cases where reassignment is made, the University shall bear no costs which result from the reassignment.

Furniture: Each apartment contains the following items of furniture: Bedrooms contain a twin bed (a mattress, box spring, and bed frame), a dresser, a desk, and a chair. Living rooms contain a sofa, two chairs, coffee table, end table, lamp, dining room table and four chairs. Kitchens include a dish washer, refrigerator, fire extinguisher, and microwave oven. Students are permitted to have a total of four tabletop appliances (small electrical appliances that must be plugged into an electrical outlet to work, examples include: blender, griddle, toaster, etc.) Staff members reserve the right to remove any appliances that are deemed a health and safety concern. Students may not remove any of these items from the apartment at any time during their occupancy, nor can they request to have any of these items removed and placed into storage. Students may choose to add their own furniture accessories, as long as they are compliant with fire safety regulations. Students are responsible for the furniture within the confines of their assigned bedroom, and all students of the apartment share joint responsibility for the items in the common areas, and will be billed equally for any damages sustained to these items.

Liability: Student will be held liable for any damage to the apartment and to the fixtures thereof caused by moving property of the Student or visitors into or out of the apartment. Also, any damage caused by overflow or escape of water, steam, gas, electricity, or other substance, due to the negligence of the Student shall be repaired by the University at the expense of the Student. The cost will be determined by the University and billed to the Student for payment.

Neither the Residence Life and Housing Office nor the staff of the Complex shall be liable to the student or any Visitors for injury, damage, or loss to person or property caused by criminal conduct of other persons. We reserve the right to deal with crimes including burglary, assault, vandalism, or other crimes including any personal conflict with roommates via student conduct.

Cars: Cars are to be parked in designated areas. There is a 5 mile per hour speed limit throughout the apartment complex. All cars parked on the premises must have valid State registration and be registered with University Police. Cars parked improperly may be ticketed and/or towed without notice at the owner’s expense. No parking in front of sidewalks to buildings or restricted areas. This is especially important in the winter to aid in snow removal. The University is not responsible for any damage and/or theft to vehicles parked at the complex.

Entrances, Front Walks, and Lawns: Sidewalks, driveways, walkways, public lawns, entrances, hallways, stairs, and other public areas must not be obstructed or used for any purpose other than ingress and egress to and from the apartments.

Recycling/Trash Removal: All garbage and trash must be placed in dumpsters in sealed plastic bags on a regular basis. Students must follow established recycling guidelines. Students who leave trash outside the apartment in the hallway will be subject to a charge for removal of the items. Students who use needles for medical reasons must dispose of them through a “Sharps” container available from Student Health Services at no charge.

Storage: Storage of any items during the summer at West Campus Apartments is not allowed.

All regulations and provisions herein shall remain in effect unless changed or modified by official written notice from the Director of Residence Life and Housing, the University President, and/or the Board of Trustees.