Residence Halls

Check-In Procedures

Student must formally sign and return their Room Condition Report (RCR). This is a list of the condition of the room upon check in and acknowledgment of possession of building/room keys.

Check Out Procedures

When a student permanently moves out of his/her room for any reason (i.e. room change, end of semester, withdrawal from the University, etc.) he/she must arrange for a check out appointment through the Residence Life Staff well in advance of his/her departure. At the time of check out, the student must have his/her belongings completely removed from the room, the furniture back in its original location, all areas cleaned and returned his/her key(s).

Deposit for a Room

A $200.00 room deposit is required to confirm a housing request. This deposit will remain on the student’s account during his/her residence period in the Office of Housing and Residence Life system. Regular deductions may occur related to room or common area damages.

Rental Agreement

For students who are no longer required to live on campus, a release from University housing is a significant action and is granted only under the most unusual of circumstance. Criteria for consideration of a request for release from the Residence Life Rental Agreement include substantial, unanticipated medical, personal or financial problems arising before or after after taking occupancy of your room. Personal preference related to the housing assignment will not be considered as a reason for a release. In most instances, very substantial financial penalties have to be applied to such a release. Students are encouraged to review their Rental Agreement on file in the Office of Housing and Residence Life before making such a decision.

Absences

Prolonged and unannounced absences from your room may be thoroughly investigated to assure either that you are safe or that you are in compliance with your residency requirement or rental agreement. This can include inquiring with your parents about your absence and any related information we obtain regarding absence. Those no longer bound by the Residency Requirement should be sure to inform a staff member prior to a prolonged absence in order to prevent us from assuming you are a "missing person." Often, for any student missing for an unusual period of time, a report that you are a "missing person" may be filed with the Spokane Police who may then begin an official investigation.

Room Change Procedure

The room change process is designed to allow students some control over their living situation. The first priority in all living situations, however, is to work with students to effect change in their current room and community. Room changes are time consuming for everyone and should be a last option. Any room change impacts many people, including the community of the hall from which the person is leaving and the community the person is joining.

A room change may not be made without consulting all affected persons. Every effort will be made to assure that the move is beneficial to everyone involved. Room changes within a residence hall or between residence halls are coordinated by your Residence Director. You may obtain vacancy information and the correct forms and procedures by beginning your process at your Residence Director’s office. If your RD agrees a room change is acceptable, he/she will provide you a Room Change form which will guide you through the next steps up to the point of checking into your new room and checking out of your old one.

Students must clean and return their previous room in the condition in which s/he received it. Keys must be returned as directed by your Residence DIrector.

Room changes are limited to certain periods each semester. They may be initiated at the following periods of the Semester: