Housing Agreement

Macalester College Room and Board Contract, 2013-2014

This contract, made this day, is a room and board contract between you and Macalester College.

Macalester College has this day agreed to provide a living space for the academic year 2013-2014. On-campus housing is provided for registered, single students.
A $100.00 cancellation fee will apply if this contract is cancelled for a residence hall or language house space. Grand Cambridge Apartment contracts may not be cancelled.
This contract constitutes the entire agreement between the student and Macalester College pertaining to all housing assignments during the academic year 2013-2014.
Residence Hall Safety:
The foundation of the College's Safety Program in the residential halls is a partnership between the student and the College. The College has responsibility for maintaining a reasonably safe environment which may include such things as: working door locks, fire alarms and extinguishers, and education and awareness programming on issues of safety. The student has a similar responsibility: to be aware of potentially dangerous interpersonal situations, to lock doors, and to report strangers and unsafe or damaged equipment.

Any student user of Macalester facilities or services is required to comply with the Campus Security Act and Sex Crimes Prevention Act of 2000, including registration with appropriate State Agencies. Failure to comply with the requirement may jeopardize one's status as a Macalester student.
The Student Shall:

Pay all room and board fees for the academic year. Checking into a residence space, accepting a room key and/or completing a room inventory contract, constitutes a contractual agreement subject to the fees and terms for the entire academic year.
Pay for damages to the premises and for damages to or loss of College-provided furniture and fixtures therein, as determined by residence hall staff. In situations which involve excessive damage to public space within a community, the College may elect to common bill all residents.
Refrain from repeated acts or practices which unreasonably disturb the other occupants of the hall or house and/or violate College or Residential Life policy.
Maintain the premises in accordance with the Macalester College Rules and Regulations as set forth in the Macalester College Handbook and Residential Life publications. In living situations which include public or shared space, such as bathrooms, living rooms, kitchens, etc, the students assigned to that space shall be both jointly and individually held to maintaining cleanliness standards as determined by the College's Facilities Management staff. Failure to do so may result in cleaning charges or room reassignment or both.
Uphold the Information Technology Responsible Use Policy. Student understands this policy and agrees to abide by it. Student understands that Computing and Information Technology policy statements govern the support he/she can reasonably expect, and agrees to abide by these policies as well.
Understand that Macalester College is not responsible for lost or damaged personal property. Residents are encouraged to insure personal property.
Roommates will be held jointly responsible for loss or damage to College property unless individual responsibility can be established by the Residential Life staff. To assure justifiable assessment of room damages, the student will be required to sign a Room Inventory Contract at the beginning of their stay in that room and go through a proper check-out procedure when they leave that room. An improper check-out will result in a $100 fine.
The following are grounds for contract termination and/or involuntary reassignment:

Violations of College and Housing policy as detailed in official College and Residential Life publications.
Personal harassment, continual disruptive behavior or causing harm to self or others.
Tampering with fire and safety equipment.
Academic or social suspension.
Not being registered for classes at Macalester College.

Macalester College Shall:

Maintain in good working condition any and all furniture and appliances provided by Macalester College.
Install and maintain in good working order locks on all doors leading from living units to the hallways.
Provide screens, storm windows, window shades and/or curtains on all windows in each unit.
Paint interiors of all dwellings and exteriors as needed.
Maintain the premises in compliance with the applicable municipal codes and state health and safety regulations.
The College accepts responsibility for providing the above mentioned items except where damage has been caused by the malicious, willful, or irresponsible conduct of the student or a guest of a student.

Macalester College or their agent shall have the right to enter the dwelling unit of the student under the following stipulations and understandings. The College in turn agrees not to enter or allow anyone under their charge to enter the room in cases other than those mentioned below, or by first going through the proper proceedings as outlined in the Macalester College Handbook.

To make necessary repairs or maintenance at any time between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., unless otherwise arranged by the student at a time convenient to both the College and the student.
In emergency circumstances when imminent danger to life, health, safety, or property is reasonably feared, or where emergency entrance is permitted by law.
In circumstances when it is believed that violation(s) of Residential Life and College Policy are taking place
A general check of all rooms may be made by the college during scheduled vacations. This will take place in the halls, apartments, and the houses by Residential Life Staff.

In an effort to house all registered students who wish on-campus housing, it may become necessary to place an individual in overflow housing. In addition, the Residential Life department retains the right to consolidate housing space through an assignment or reassignment process.
By signing this contract the student understands that Residential Life has the right to implement any additional housing policies so long as it is deemed proper and for the good of the student body.
Nothing contained in this contract shall be construed to waive or limit the protection of the student body under any statute of the State of Minnesota or ordinances of the City of Saint Paul.

For any questions regarding policy or statements made in this contract, contact Residential Life or consult the Macalester College Student Handbook.

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