EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSING AGREEMENT

This is an agreement for residence hall accommodation at East Stroudsburg University, East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, based on the following terms and conditions

TERM OF AGREEMENT - The term of occupancy shall be for the entire academic year or summer session. Accommodations will be available only when classes are in session. Occupancy may commence the day before classes begin. The room must be vacated 24 hours after the student's final exam or by the official closing time of the residence halls, whichever occurs first.

Failure to report within 48 hours after the official opening of the residence hall may result in your being assigned another residence hall room other than the one indicated on the face of this agreement, or
having the contract severed. In the event a student withdraws during a semester, the room must be vacated within 48 hours after withdrawal. Any and all personal belongings remaining at that time may be dealt with as the University deems appropriate.

ROOM FURNISHINGS - Student rooms shall be furnished by the University with beds, mattresses, dressers, desks, chairs, and closet space. The student is not permitted to remove any furniture, equipment, or any other property belonging to the University. Property of the residence hall such as lounge furniture may not be moved into student rooms nor removed from the residence hall.

TELEPHONE SERVICE - Local service will be provided in the individual rooms. Students must provide their own touch-tone sets.

USE OF PREMISES - The student shall occupy the assigned space solely as living and study quarters for the student, and not as a center for any commercial activity or commercially related function. Additional occupants may not live within the premises other than those assigned by the Housing Office.

REPAIRS AND ROOM CONDITION - Prior to the beginning of occupancy, a room inventory will be taken by a representative of the University, validated and signed by the occupant. The student is responsible for keeping the room, furniture, and fixtures in good condition. At the end of the contract term or when a student vacates the room, the University will take a final inventory. The student will be charged for any damage caused by other than ordinary usage.

The student is not permitted to use nails, tacks, screws, etc. in the walls, ceilings, woodwork, or doors.

The student will not keep any animals or pets, firearms, or other dangerous materials in the rooms, nor shall the student burn candles or incense. The student will also keep the room free from any accumulation of waste or refuse and shall keep the room neat and clean at all times. Occupants who leave rooms in an excessively dirty condition will be charged for cleaning costs.

Failure to return your room key when vacating your housing will result in a $45.00 replacement fee.

All fees for the replacement or repair of damages incurred in individual rooms or general area will be handled through the University Enrollment Services Department.

RULES AND REGULATIONS - Students shall comply with all health, fire, safety, and criminal regulations of municipal, state, or federal authorities, as well as with the rules and regulations in force or adopted by the University relating to occupancy and use. The University administration reserves the right to inspect rooms to insure compliance with all state, federal, and municipal laws and regulations, that its standards and objectives are being maintained, and for the protection of the health, safety and welfare of the University community. The cooperation of all students is expected.

Students who do not comply with University rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action and may be required to move off-campus. Students are required to be knowledgeable and adhere to residence hall regulations and the policies in the Student Handbook which are considered part of this contract.

RIGHT OF ASSIGNMENT - The University reserves the right to make room assignments, temporary assignments, consolidations, and re-assignments when necessary. Assignments to housing space are made without regard to race, creed, color, sexual orientation, or religion.

MENINGITIS VACCINATION - The College and University Student Vaccination Act of PA requires that all students, prior to moving into University-owned and operated residence halls or apartments, must receive the vaccination for meningococcal meningitis or sign a document stating that the student has chosen to be exempt from receiving the vaccination for religious or other reasons. All residents are required to sign a document prior to moving into campus rooms/apartments stating that they are in compliance with the law.

LIABILITY CLAUSE - The University shall not be liable for the damage to or loss of property of the resident, or injury to the resident occurring in the residence hall or assigned room. It is advised that students secure private insurance coverage under their parent's homeowners policy or purchase their own homeowners insurance to cover their personal belongings. Residents owning sensitive electronic equipment are responsible for purchasing the necessary power surge protections devices.

JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY - The student shall be individually liable and/or jointly liable with other students for all damage done to rooming accommodations, the furniture therein, and areas of the residence hall which are used in common with other persons.

MEALS - This contract is on a combined room and board basis only (Exception: University Apts.), and the student is entitled to the full meal service offered by the University Dining Services. Transferring a meal ticket (E-Card) is prohibited and subject to disciplinary action. Disorderly conduct in any food service venue is also subject to disciplinary action and/or arrest.

UNIVERSITY APARTMENTS - Students residing in the University Apartments are responsible for all terms contained in this agreement and on the attached University Apartments' addendum.

DEPOSIT - Students shall make a deposit of one hundred and fifty dollars ($150.00) at the time of signing and delivery of this agreement, which shall be credited towards room charges for the second semester.

The deposit shall be refundable only under the following conditions:

1. The student is student teaching during his/her last semester away from the local area, or

2. The student is graduated in December, or

3. The student is required to leave the University because he/she has been suspended for low grades.

PAYMENTS - Housing fees shall be paid in accordance with the official fee schedule established by the University within the provisions of law and procedures of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

HOUSING REFUND - Students are entitled to a refund under the following conditions:

A. The student is required to leave the University for academic reasons or

B. The student withdraws after the beginning of a semester and submits to Enrollment Services an officially approved withdrawal form. (The official date of withdrawal from the University shall be the date which the Enrollment Services receives the students completed withdrawal forms).

Refunds are made in accordance with the official university refund schedule. (See University Catalog)

A resident dismissed from a residence hall for disciplinary reasons is not eligible for a refund of room fees.

Rev 5/07