Please thoroughly read and then sign the contractual information for Wagner College housing below. Once you sign and date at the bottom of this page, click on the 'next' button and you will be directed to the housing application in which you can provide information about yourself and your living preferences.

Wagner College agrees to provide room and board as described in its official publications for the 2008-2009 academic year. By submitting my housing application and related materials, participating in the housing selection, and/or failing to withdraw my housing application prior to the housing selection process, I assume responsibility for payment of the rates established by the College and am responsible for the following terms and conditions.


    CONTRACTUAL INFORMATION
  1. Unless otherwise noted, the terms and conditions of this agreement are applicable to both undergraduate and graduate students.
  2. This agreement is effective for the entire 2008-2009 academic year. Failing to participate in the housing selection process does not invalidate the agreement. This agreement takes effect on the first day of the housing selection process for current students and upon notification of a housing assignment to incoming students to Wagner College.
  3. This agreement addresses policies and procedures in relation to Wagner College housing. It does not provide for any specific room assignment.
  4. Housing assignments are made for the entire 2008-2009 academic year, unless the student is graduating, studying abroad, or withdrawing from the College.
  5. To obtain a release from this agreement, the student must submit a formal request form, available from the Office of Residential Education, and meet eligibility requirements. A release from this agreement is not guaranteed, and if not granted, the student retains responsibility for all terms and conditions in this agreement.
  6. A student who is unable to be housed by the College will not be subject to this agreement and is eligible for a refund of the housing deposit outlined below.
  7. Room and board charges are to be paid in advance and in accordance with the schedule of payments established by the College. The housing refund policy is in accordance with federal guidelines, and can be found in the Wagner College Undergraduate Bulletin.
  8. All undergraduate resident students are provided a meal plan. Room and board are not separately contracted. Graduate students living in Grymes Hill or other apartment-style housing are not provided a meal plan.
 
    INCLUSIVE DATES
  1. The agreement provides room and board on a semester basis. For the first semester, room and board begins on Sunday, August 24, 2008 and concludes 24 hours after a student's last final exam or by Friday, December 12, 2008, whichever comes first.
  2. For the second semester, room and board begins on Saturday, January 17, 2009 and concludes 24 hours after a student's last final exam or by Thursday, May 14, 2009, whichever comes first.
  3. For a student in the accelerated MBA program, this agreement provides continual housing beginning on Saturday, May 23, 2008 and concluding at 12 noon the day after graduation.
  4. The above dates not withstanding, the student is expected to vacate the room 24 hours after the completion of her/his last final exam each semester. A student who is graduating may remain in housing until 12 noon the day after graduation.
  5. The residence halls do not close for Fall Break, Thanksgiving Break, or Spring Break. However, a student is required to sign up to stay on extended break periods. Additionally, dining options, guest privileges, and campus resources may be severely limited during such periods.
 
    EXCLUDED DATES AND PROCEDURES
  1. This agreement does not cover room and board prior to the beginning of the fall semester, between the conclusion of the fall semester and beginning of the spring semester, or during the summer.
  2. A student who desires to arrive prior to the beginning of the fall semester must follow the procedures outlined by the Office of Residential Education. Any student authorized to arrive early and not affiliated with a specific Wagner College event will be charged $100 per day.
  3. A student who desires to remain in housing between the fall and spring semester must follow the procedures outlined by the Office of Residential Education. Any student authorized to remain in housing and not affiliated with a specific Wagner College event will be charged $300 per week.
  4. A student who desires to remain in housing for the summer must follow the procedures outlined by the Office of Residential Education, including signing an additional summer housing agreement. Rates for summer housing are published during the spring semester.
  5. The regular board plan is not available during excluded dates. The College dining services may offer a break or summer meal plan for purchase and may also operate on a cash-only basis during the excluded dates.
 
    ELIGIBILITY
  1. To be eligible for College housing, the student must be enrolled as a full-time student. Full-time status will be determined by College Registrar requirements for undergraduates and graduates.
  2. Undergraduate and graduate students who are not registered for at least 4 units (or the equivalent) as of July 1, 2008 may be withdrawn from any previous housing assignment or wait list, unless the Office of Residential Education has been notified in writing that full-time status will be achieved by the end of the add/drop period.
  3. If a student is dropped from housing for any reason (full-time status, failure to meet deadlines, etc.) s/he may be placed in any housing assignment, if space is available.
  4. The student who has completed her/his undergraduate academic requirements, begins graduate coursework, but maintains athletic eligibility may be placed in either undergraduate or graduate housing.
  5. To be eligible for housing, the student must submit a signed housing application, pay a non-refundable deposit of $150, and submit the required health insurance information.
  6. To guarantee housing, all housing paperwork must be completed by a pre-determined date set by the College. Housing paperwork will be accepted after that date, but the student will not be guaranteed housing.
  7. Health insurance is required for every Wagner College student. A student must enroll in a College health policy if they do not have their own. Before housing assignments are made, students must provide proof of health insurance and immunization.
 
    ROOM ASSIGNMENTS
  1. A student new to the College will be assigned a space by the Office of Residential Education.
  2. A student who is returning to the College will be eligible to participate in a housing selection process held in the spring semester.
  3. Failure to participate in the housing selection process invalidates any guarantee of housing. A student who fails to participate in the process may be placed in housing by the Office of Residential Education at a later date, provided that space is available.
  4. Graduate students are not eligible to participate in a housing selection process. Housing placement for graduate students will be at the discretion of the Office of Residential Education.
  5. No student will be housed without receipt of the required housing application, deposit, and health insurance information.
  6. All students are eligible for placement in triple rooms. Any student placed in a triple will not receive a discount.
  7. Any special request for housing must be made in writing and is not guaranteed. Any medical request will be reviewed by the appropriate College personnel (health services, disability services, etc). Such requests must be submitted with the housing application.
  8. Single rooms are first made available to those with special needs. The student who requests and is assigned a single will be assessed an additional fee each semester, as outlined by the College. Medical Singles are charged at the double room rate.
  9. The student must reside in the assigned space and must follow the established procedures for requesting a new room assignment. The student who relocates without proper authorization will be required to move back to the original assignment, may be charged with a violation of College policy, may be fined $200, and may be billed for costs associated with the unauthorized move (key change, etc.).
  10. In all cases, the final determination of room assignments rests with the Director of Residential Education. Wagner College reserves the right to change a student's housing assignment, if necessary.
  11. If a vacancy occurs in the student's room, another student will be assigned. The original occupant does not have the right to refuse a roommate. When possible, advance notice may be given. The original occupant is required to maintain the space as assigned until a new roommate is assigned (i.e., a double room must remain set as a double room).
 
    ROOM RESPONSIBILITIES
  1. The College provides certain furniture for each student, including a single bed and mattress, desk, desk chair, chest of drawers, and closet/wardrobe. In some rooms, including triples, some furniture may be shared.
  2. Students are responsible for all College property and furniture that is originally assigned to a room. College furniture may not be modified or removed from the student's room. Students will be charged to replace or repair any missing or damaged furniture.
  3. The College prohibits items that may present a health or safety hazard. A full listing of prohibited items may be found on the Office of Residential Education website or in the Residential Education Guidebook.
  4. Wagner College is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal property. The student is strongly advised to insure her/his belongings under an individual policy or under a parent/guardian's homeowner's insurance.
  5. Each room is inspected by College staff prior to the student's arrival or re-assignment to a space. Any pre-existing problems or damage is noted on a room condition report.
  6. Each room is inspected by College staff upon a student's departure from a room. Any non-original damage will be charged to the student(s) assigned to the room.
  7. Additionally, all students are responsible for common area damage, vandalism, or other charges assessed on their assigned floor or building.
  8. The College reserves the right to enter a student's housing assignment at any time. Generally, College staff will only enter for routine or emergency maintenance, requested repairs, health and safety inspections, when there is evidence or suspicion of activities that violate the College′s Community Standards of Conduct, or when there is evidence/concern for the health, safety, and welfare of the student.
 
    OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
  1. All students are responsible for knowing and observing the rules and regulations of Wagner College and the Office of Residential Education, including those listed in the Student Handbook, the Community Standards of Conduct, and any publications made available by the Office of Residential Education.
  2. During the academic year, information distributed to the student through her/his campus mailbox, to the student's place of residence, through a student-provided telephone or cell phone number, and/or to the College-assigned e-mail address is assumed to have been received. Official information may also be posted on the College website.
  3. All College housing is smoke-free. Students will not be allowed to smoke in any public or private area of the building. Students will only be allowed to smoke in designated areas outside the building beyond 50 feet.
  4. Harborview Hall will be considered a substance-free living environment for all students beginning in the fall semester of 2008. Students will not be permitted to use, possess, or be found under the influence of any substance within this environment, regardless of age or legal standing. Students living in Harborview will be required to live substance-free. Students found in possession or under the influence of substances may be subject to disciplinary action or relocated to another housing assignment.
  5. The College may terminate this agreement without notice, in the event of an emergency which would make continued operation for student housing impossible. If such an event occurs, unused room and board payments would be refunded.
  6. The College reserves the right to remove students from the residence halls and terminate this contract at any time if a student's conduct is deemed disruptive or poses a danger to the community, or when a student is no longer eligible for on-campus housing. Additionally, the College reserves the right to remove resident students when a student's physical or emotional health and behaviors place unmanageable risks on the individual or the College which will be determined by the college's judicial system. In cases of suspension from housing or suspension or expulsion from the College, no refund on room and board is given.
  7. The final interpretation of any policy or statement made in this agreement remains at the sole discretion of the College.
 
    CONSIDERATIONS FOR GRYMES HILL RESIDENTS
  1. The apartments provided in Grymes Hill are considered part of the Wagner campus, not an off-campus location.
  2. The rules, regulations, and policies of the College, including this Agreement, the Student Handbook, and the Community Standards of Conduct are applicable in the Grymes Hill apartment complex. The student is also responsible for the information in any publications made available by the Office of Residential Education.
  3. The student is responsible for following any rules or procedures established by the management of the Grymes Hill apartment complex. The College may pursue disciplinary action through the college judicial system in situations where those rules are violated.
  4. The College provides the same furniture configuration in Grymes Hill as it does in the traditional residence halls. Some furniture may be shared.
  5. The College is not required to provide living room, dining room, or kitchen furniture, but may choose to do so. If such furniture is provided, it is the responsibility of the students assigned to the apartment.
  6. The College may publish a separate list of prohibited items for the Grymes Hill apartments. If necessary, a supplemental list will be provided to Grymes Hill residents.
  7. The College may allow students to remain in residence during certain excluded time periods, based on the nature of the academic program. The student may still be required to sign up with the Office of Residential Education.
  8. Cable television is provided by the College and paid directly to the cable provider. Any attempts to upgrade or change the cable package negate the College's contract and payment for all cable becomes the responsibility of the student(s) in the apartment. Satellite dishes are prohibited.
  9. The College may provide internet service in certain apartments and distributes internet-capable apartments as it desires. Where internet service is not provided, the student(s) involved may contract for any service provider at their own cost.
  10. The College does not provide telephone service in the apartments. If service is desired, the student(s) may contract for any service provider at their own cost.
  11. The College covers basic utility costs, including all gas and electrical costs up to $90 per month in each apartment. Any amount in excess of $90 will be divided amongst the residents of the apartment and billed to each student's account.
  12. The College may require a student to relocate from the Grymes Hill apartments at any time, if in the opinion of the College, it is necessary or prudent. A student who is removed from the Grymes Hill apartments through the college's judicial process may be required to relocate onto main campus, or the College may remove the privilege of housing entirely.
 
    HOUSING PROVIDED TO GRADUATE ASSISTANTS
  1. This section only pertains to students who are given housing as a condition of her/his graduate assistantship. It does not apply to graduate students who apply for housing through the Office of Residential Education.
  2. All graduate assistants in housing, regardless of the sponsoring department, are subject to the rules and regulations of the College, including this Agreement, the Student Handbook, the Community Standards of Conduct, and/or any publications made available by the Office of Residential Education.
  3. When the College provides housing as a condition of a graduate assistantship, a change in the nature of the assistantship may result in a change in housing status. If this occurs, the College is not required to provide housing and may require the student to leave campus housing.
  4. Housing may be removed from a graduate assistant based on violations of College policies. Any such action will be conducted through the College's judicial system, in consultation with the sponsoring department.

  I herby certify that I have read and understood the terms and conditions outlined in this housing agreement. My signature below acknowledges my understanding of this agreement and my willingness to abide by the terms listed above for the full 2008 − 2009 academic year.
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