HOUSING AND DINING SERVICES ROOM AND BOARD CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF RESIDENCE HALL ACCOMMODATIONS • 2021–2022
2. COVID-19 Special Terms: These special terms are in effect for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. Students residing in campus housing are expected to comply with applicable guidelines and/or directives of the Centers for Disease Control, state and local governmental authorities, including county health officials, and CWU relating to preventing the spread of COVID-19. Residents determined to have contracted or to have been exposed to the virus may be required to be isolated or quarantined in accordance with applicable public health guidelines or directives. CWU reserves the right to adjust or cancel housing assignments and contracts as may be necessary to reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection. 3. Space Confirmation: Assignment of space by the University constitutes final acceptance of the terms and conditions of the contract. This includes acceptance of the obligation by the Student to abide by and support the rules and regulations as set forth by the University. The University reserves the right to terminate any contract if the Student is in violation of these rules or regulations. Students who have their contract terminated by the University will be subject to the same fees as outlined in Section 16. 4. Loss and Damage : The University accepts no responsibility for loss to the Student due to earthquakes, fire, theft, water damage and similar acts of God, or for loss of monies, valuables and other personal property of the Student due to the Student’s negligence. 5. Rate Increases: The rates for the academic year may be increased by no more than 5 percent for emergency purposes by directive authorized by the University’s Board of Trustees. Rates may change according to approval of the University’s Board of Trustees on an annual basis. 6. University Entry: The University reserves the right to have authorized personnel enter any unit for the purposes of inspection, repairs and/or other official business. 7. Student Damages: Each Student is personally responsible and liable for his or her prorated share of the University’s cost for replacement or repair incurred as a result of any loss or damage to the structure in which they are housed, and all damages to (reasonable wear and tear as determined by the University excepted) or losses of any University property furnished under this contract. Damages in community areas could result in an equal assessment of damage charges to members within that living community or appropriate members as deemed by Housing. 8. Assignment: The University reserves the right to reassign individuals to different rooms, residence halls or dining halls at any time in the event such reassignment is deemed necessary by the University. This also includes students assigned into temporary assignments. 9. Accommodations During Break Periods: Students must vacate their rooms within 24 hours after termination of student status or their last final examination of the quarter. Penalties will be charged to the Students if they reside in University facilities between quarters or beyond the limits of their contract without prior consent of the University. Exceptions to remain in a Student’s assigned space require prior approval from Housing and Residence Life. Living on campus in an assigned space or in conference facilities during break periods is not included in the Contract. For fees and availability, contact Housing.
This contract is contingent upon the applicant’s academic admission to Central Washington University and maintenance of enrolled status with a minimum of seven quarter hours. Hereafter, you, the applicant and future student, will be referred to as the “Student,” and Central Washington University will be referred to as the “University.” The Student’s signature on the Room and Board Contract Form indicates agreement to abide by all the rules and regulations herein. Please consult the following Table of Contents for the section number to reference your questions. Subject...................................................................................Section # Term of Agreement.................................................................................... 1 COVID-19 Special Terms. .........................................................................2 Space Confirmation...................................................................................3 Loss and Damage.......................................................................................4 Rate Increases. ............................................................................................5 University Entry. ..........................................................................................6 Student Damages.......................................................................................7 Assignment...................................................................................................8 Accommodations During Break Periods...............................................9 Pets..............................................................................................................10 Firearms Policy.......................................................................................... 11 Live-in Requirement. ...............................................................................12 Reassignment of Space...........................................................................13 Alterations. .................................................................................................14 Services Provided......................................................................................15 Termination of Contract..........................................................................16 Waiver of Breaches................................................................................... 17 Cumulative Remedies..............................................................................18 Expulsion or Salary Deduction...............................................................19 Equal Opportunity................................................................................... 20 Room and Board Fees.............................................................................21 Deferments for Scholarships, Loans and/or Grants......................... 22 Changing Rooms..................................................................................... 23 Dining Debit Accounts. .......................................................................... 24 Meal Plan Changes.................................................................................. 25 CWU Connection Cards......................................................................... 26 Damage or Loss Fines and Cleaning Charges. ....................................27 Appeals....................................................................................................... 28 Partial Invalidity........................................................................................ 29 1. Term of Agreement: This agreement is for the entire academic year or that portion remaining at the time of admission. No cancellation may be considered except as noted in Section 16. The Student is entitled to space in residence halls and meal services as provided by the meal plan offered by the University and selected by the Student pending space availability. Meals will not be provided during academic quarter breaks. Term of this contract shall be from September 17, 2021, through June 11, 2022, with the exceptions of winter and spring quarter breaks: December 11, 2021 through January 2, 2022, and March 19, 2022 through March 27, 2022. Dates are subject to change if the University implements an altered academic calendar.
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