M State Housing and Residential Life Student Guidebook 2018-2019

ELIGIBILITY Any student enrolled in at least six (6) credits at Minnesota State Community and Technical College may apply to live in the residence halls. Admitted residents who have not yet enrolled for the term, may be allowed a 24-hour grace period to enroll in courses.

• Failure to register within 24-hours is grounds for, and will result in removal by campus security for being ineligible to reside on-campus.

• Upon dropping below the minimal enrollment requirement student, residents must vacate the assigned room within 48 hours.

• The Office of Housing and Residential Life reserves the right to refuse housing to any student who has demonstrated an unwillingness to abide by housing standards and policies, and whom has demonstrated behavior which is incompatible with the maintenance of order and propriety in the Halls.

Exceptions to eligibility requirements must be appealed using the Level One Academic and Student Services Appeal form (https://inoweform.campus.mnsu.edu/imagenowforms/fs?form=MState%20SS%20and%20Academic%2 0Appeal%20eForm).

GENERAL CONTRACT INFORMATION The M State Housing Contract (including information in this guidebook and correspondence from Housing & Residential Life) defines the rights, responsibilities, and expectations of residents and Office of Housing & Residential Life staff.

The contract is for the entire academic year (or while enrolled at M State during the academic year) and defines the terms for rooms and board. Upon moving in, the student (and his/her parent or legal guardian) is responsible for full contractual obligations. This contract is binding and the student must remain in M State housing while registered for courses at M State during the academic year.

M State reserves the right to refuse or cancel any contract. Residents wishing to live in an M State housing facility must meet the following conditions: • Be in good academic standing as defined by M State • Be a currently enrolled student at M State taking at least six (6) credits Residents have the right to appeal policy, deadline, disciplinary or financial consequences. The Level One Academic and Student Services Appeal form (https://inoweform.campus.mnsu.edu/imagenowforms/fs?form=MState%20SS%20and%20Academi c%20Appeal%20eForm) must be completed online in order to request an exception to any policy or deadline.

2018-2019 HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE CONTRACT Your contract is binding for the entire year, and you are responsible for understanding your contract.

PAYMENTS The charges for housing accommodations are included with the tuition and fee bills that are initiated by the Business Office. Billing statements will not be mailed to residents. Residents should obtain account information and payment procedures by accessing the College’s website at www.minnesota.edu. Payment must be made by the due date. OHRL reserves the right to adjust your bill in case of an error.

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