Responsible Office: Residence Life Approved By: VP/Provost Approved Date: 4/1/2019 Effective Date: 6/26/2019 Category: Student Description/Purpose: Housing Options
Housing Eligibility and Contract Information
Housing Amenities
Details: Section 6: Residential Living Our residence communities are rich, lively, dynamic environments that are designed to enable individuals to grow to their full potential. Living on campus, you will find convenience, plenty of housing options, great facilities, opportunities for leadership and personal growth, great social and educational events, and the benefits of community living. This section will help you understand the expectations of how to live together safely and peacefully. It clarifies the rights and responsibilities you agreed to live by when you accepted your housing assignment. Living on Campus Housing Options On-campus residents will transition through traditional residence facilities, suites, apartments and houses. There are several options to choose from: Traditional residence facilities with double occupancy rooms, facilities with single occupancy rooms, suite-style living with private bathrooms, hotel-style rooms (double occupancy with private bathroom), independent living units, and special interest houses. Traditional Residence Facilities. Amici Hall, Saint Francis Hall, Giles Hall and Saint Louis Hall house men in double occupancy rooms. Saint Agnes Hall, Saint Clare Hall, Saint Elizabeth Hall and Saint Joan of Arc Hall house women in double occupancy rooms. Christian Hall houses men and women on separate floors or wings. Ave Maria Hall houses men and women in single occupancy rooms on separate floors. Independent Living Units. The House and Apartment Transition Program (HATP): This program is designed to give upper-class students independent living with University support. HATP residents live amongst not only fellow University students but also members of the Loretto community. All units consist of one to four bedrooms, full bathrooms, and kitchen and living areas. Several apartments are located on campus, while the remaining townhouses, houses, and apartments are located within walking distance of campus in Loretto. Honors Housing. The Bach Family Honors House accommodates nine Honors students per year. Located adjacent to campus, it includes a state-of-the-art conference room available for classes, as well as a 24-hour study space for all Honors students. Housing Eligibility and Contracts Eligibility for University Housing and Dining Services. To be eligible to reside in facilities operated by Saint Francis University and to participate in University dining services, you must be a full-time SFU student. Upon loss of eligibility, the University requires you to vacate your housing assignment within 48 hours. Traditional residence facility students are required to participate in a meal plan, with a 10 meal-a-week plan being the minimum requirement. Students participating in the HATP are not required to have a meal plan. Meal plans are also available for non-resident students. Housing Contract Breakage. Housing contracts can be broken at the end of the fall semester for those students who wish to commute. Requests to break the housing contract in order to commute from the parents' or guardians' home must be made in writing and be received by the Office of Residence Life by the last day of fall classes. Approved contracts will be charged a penalty of 10% of one semester's room and board or apartment/townhouse rate.
Once a contract is signed in the spring for the following fall, it is considered binding. Students who wish to live off-campus and meet those requirements may request a cancellation if it is made in writing and received by the Office of Residence Life by June 30. The cancellation will result in a penalty of 10% of the year's room and board or apartment/townhouse rate.
Those needing to commute from their parents' or legal guardians' home may do so without penalty if a written request is received by the Office of Residence Life by July 31, at which time all Financial Aid packets should be received. From August 1 through check-in, requests received in writing by the Office of Residence Life will be accepted with a 10% penalty of the year's room and board or apartment/townhouse rate. Note: Please see the Housing and Food Service Contract at the end Section 6: Residential Living for additional information. Special Note: No contracts will be canceled after the first day of classes each semester. No penalty will be assessed for those who withdraw, are dismissed, graduate, or those who notify in advance of marriage or internship. Housing Policy. In order to receive Saint Francis University Institutional Aid (institutional merit aid, University grants, endowed University scholarships, etc.) full-time dependent (as determined by Federal guidelines) undergraduate students are required to do one of the following:
If a student chooses to live off-campus (private residence, apartment, etc.) they do so with the understanding that they will forfeit Saint Francis University Institutional Aid. If a student fraudulently reports commuting from home to the Office of Residence Life and are found to be living off-campus, the University reserves the right to revoke Institutional Aid, and disciplinary action may be taken. A Saint Francis University student housing contract covers two semesters. Room/HATP Unit Reassignments & Quarantines. Occasionally, situations occur where a student needs to be re-assigned to a different room/HAPT unit to protect the safety of the student or the community. Such situations may include being quarantined to a certain location on campus to minimize the spread of an illness or to separate parties until an issue is resolved. No charges or refunds will be made during these times, as they are considered temporary accommodations. If a permanent change is made, then the University will decide if there will be proration, additional charges or refunds. Meal Plan Changes and Cancellations. All students may sign up for meal plans at any time during the academic year by stopping by the Residence Life Office in Padua 227. However, no changes to existing meal plans can be made after the first day of the semester. Housing Amenities Laundry. Laundry rooms are in the basements and first floor of most residential buildings. Use of all washers and dryers in the residence facilities and on-campus apartments is included in the student's housing fee. Please report any malfunctioning units to your RA or RLC. Recreation / Equipment. Most facilities have recreation equipment, which may include a pool table, ping pong table, DVD player, Foosball table, exercise equipment, etc. Each end of campus also has an outdoor sand volleyball court. The south campus has an outdoor basketball court. Several charcoal grills and outdoor patios are available for student use. Residents should contact a resident assistant to find out how to access residence facility equipment. Storage. Many of the facilities have rooms available for storage of student possessions. If any student wishes to leave items in storage, the items must be boxed and clearly labeled with the owner's name. Students are allowed to place items in storage at the beginning and end of the year. No one is allowed to move anyone's possessions from storage without the owner's permission. Anything placed in storage is placed at the student's risk. The University will not be liable for any damage or theft. Students' personal furniture will not be stored. It is not recommended that anything of value be placed in storage. Intensive Study Floors. These living communities emphasize academic excellence by intentional educational programming and extended quiet hours. Minimum quiet hours in the academic communities are Sunday through Thursday, 7 p.m. to 10 a.m., and Friday and Saturday, 10 p.m. to 10 a.m. Ideas for programs and activities are generated by the residents in conjunction with the Resident Assistant.
Approved by President's Council 6/26/19; Revisions approved by President's Council November 29, 2023 |