PS # 5402
TITLE: Student Housing
AUTHOR: Director of Community Living
APPROVAL DATE:  November 28, 2005
EFFECTIVE DATE: November 28, 2005
PURPOSE:  To establish university policy concerning student housing.
REVIEWER AND  Vice President for Student Affairs
REVIEW DATE:  Fall 2008 and every five years thereafter
OPERATING DETAILS: 

  1. Any student who is currently enrolled in at least six MUW credit hours during a fall or spring semester may live in the residence halls for that semester.
  2. Students desiring to live in the residence halls must sign a contract for the academic year (August through May). Students wishing to opt out of their contract must present their reasons in writing to the Director of Community Living.  Otherwise, students will be charged for the full length of their contract.
  3. A non-refundable application fee is required with each individual housing application. There is no refund of this fee even if a student decides not to live in the residence halls.
  4. All residence hall students must purchase a meal plan option.
  5. Commuting students and faculty/staff may stay in the residence halls at special rates for short periods of time provided arrangements are made through the Department of Community Living.
  6. Guests of resident students are permitted to stay overnight in the residence for a maximum of two nights per month. If this involves the use of a vacant room, a charge will be assessed. An overnight guest must be of the same sex as the host/hostess and must be registered with the Community Advisor. Students are responsible for their guest and will be subject to disciplinary action if their guest violates housing or university regulations.
  7. Periods of official vacations and the period between semesters are not included in the semester residence hall fees. There will be an additional charge for students remaining in university housing after the official closing time each semester.
  8. Students will be assessed for the cost of damages to their rooms and may be assessed for damages to common areas.  Residents will also be assessed a fee for improper check out if they leave the halls without being checked out of their room by a member of the residence hall staff.
  9. Failure to abide by the published residence life rules and regulations may result in loss of residence hall privileges.

Revised:  7/1/02, 11/28/05
Reviewed:  02/07/03