The term of assignment to University housing for single students is for the academic year. Residence facilities must be vacated 24 hours after the last exam at the end of the fall and spring semesters Request for change of housing assignment must be made through the Residence Life Office. Students shall not lodge guests in their rooms or apartments for more than 72 hours without permission of the resident adviser, head resident, or Residence Life Office. Students are responsible for their guests' behavior. Mutual consent of the roommates is required for any guests at any time.
Students are responsible for keeping their rooms and apartments in a sanitary condition.
Administrative officials of the University will, as needed, conduct an inspection of the rooms in the interest of hygiene and safety. Rooms or apartments declared unsanitary and requiring the use of the custodial staff will be charged for the unscheduled cleaning. Residents are held liable for damage to the rooms, apartments, furnishings, and common area facilities. Charges for unclaimed damages will be shared jointly by students, and such decisions will be made by the individual damage committees. An appeal procedure is available to question charges made.