Bills for such damages shall be due upon demand. The university respects the rights of the individual to his privacy. If a student withdraws from a room, apartment, or mobile home prior to completion of his contract, the refund will be based upon a proration of his rent or room and board charges from the date of his withdrawal. No penalty for cancellation of contract shall be made if the student provides a suitable substitute who is acceptable to the director of housing. The substitute shall assume the remainder of the contract and such arrangement shall have been made on or before the day the student checks out.
Unused board is refunded whenever a student withdraws from the residence hall.
Daily refund for board may also be made for days missed providing the student has been compelled to be away from Bellingham for five or more consecutive days because of extenuating circumstances. Refunds shall not be granted for board if the student's board is paid for by another department of the college during his absence. The university assumes no responsibility for loss or damage to any resident's personal property. Students are expected to carry their own insurance on personal property. All students in university housing must maintain a minimum of ten credit hours per quarter.