CWU 2021-2022 Residence Hall Reference Guide

Windows: Throwing objects from residence hall windows, roof, or balcony Removal of window stops

Connection cards showing normal wear and tear that no longer work may be replaced at no cost as long as the card is present for exchange. Damage to cards (hole punch, writing, stickers, bending, etc.) is strictly prohibited and the replacement fine will be charged. 27. Damage or Loss Fines and Cleaning Charges: Students must keep their assigned room clean and advise University staff of any necessary repairs. Following is a partial list of items for which the cost to clean, repair damages, and/or replace losses will be charged to the Student’s account ($35 minimum). A listing of possible charges to the student’s account is as follows: Carpet damage Cost to repair Failure to leave room $45 or cleaning cost, whichever adequately clean is greater Failure to clean $35 micro-fridge Damage to building, Cost to repair room, or contents Damage to mailbox Cost to repair Damage to walls Cost to repair Damage to exit signs $100 or repair costs, whichever is greater Fire protection equipment: (all violations) Misuse of fire extinguishers $500 Tampering with fire alarm, $500 or repair costs, whichever fire detection, evacuation is greater plus system, smoke detectors, Disciplinary Referral sprinklers and/or prosecution Furniture: Loss of furniture or Current replacement value equipment Moving furniture $50 per item or costs, whichever without authorization is greater Damage to furniture $50 per item or costs, whichever is greater Improper checkout $35 Replacement of lost keys: Room $35 Laundry/entrance $35 Mailbox $10 Replacement of any $10

$50

$50 or cost to repair

Pet in Housing* Fine of up to $500 *If there has been a pet in the room, your contract is subject to termination. (Pets are strictly forbidden in Housing.) NOTE: “Damages” are solely determined by the University. 28. The following are WAC codes that pertain to making appeals. Appeals should be made to the Director of Housing Operations and Marketing. WAC 106-124-010 FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS OF STUDENTS: Admission to or registration with the University, conferring of degrees, and issuance of academic transcripts or grade reports may be withheld for failure to meet financial obligations to the University. WAC 106-124-011 FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS OF STUDENTS / APPEAL PROCEDURE: Every student has the right to appeal an assessment by the University of a fee, fine, charge, debt, or other financial obligation by filing a written petition with the appropriate dean or non-academic area director stating the student’s reasons for challenging the validity of the assessed obligation. The written petition must be filed within 30 days after the notice of assessment was sent to the student. The dean or director, or their designee, shall review the University’s decision to assess the fee, fine, charge, debt, or other financial obligation in light of the student’s petition appealing the assessment and shall render a decision thereon which shall be final. Appeals: Students may appeal all damage charges and late fees if they do so within 30 working days of the billing for these charges and fees. To appeal, state your reason for appeal, in writing, and deliver through your CWU email account to housing@cwu.edu. Students may appeal the decisions to the Executive Director of Housing and Residence Life or designee if they do so within 10 business days of notification. To appeal, address written objection to: Executive Director of Housing and Residence Life or designee, and deliver through your CWU email account to housing@cwu.edu. 29. Partial Invalidity: Any provision of this contract which shall prove to be invalid, void, or illegal shall in no way affect, impair, or invalidate any other provision hereof and such other provision shall remain in full force and effect.

broken or bent keys: (Key must be returned to Housing Services)

Laundry facility use by non-residents Roofs: Being on roofs of buildings Smoking in rooms or

$25

$50 plus cost to repair damages

$50

on balconies

Revised 12/2020

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