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water intrusion. In other buildings windows can be opened by residents; however, residents should keep personal security in mind. Windows may only be used as a means to enter and exit a building in an emergency. Window screens are never to be removed from the window.
Posting, hanging or otherwise displaying materials in or around the residence hall windows or on university window coverings is not permitted. This includes, but is not limited to, signage, posters, flags, banners, signs, paint, lights, personal messages, post-its or anything attached to these windows. Removal and storage fees may apply.
SECTION 3: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES
Abandoned Property
Belongings left in one’s room/suite/apartment, or within common areas of the residence halls, after the contract period ends or the contract is cancelled are classified as abandoned property. Residents have 30 days to claim their property. After 30 days, the University reserves the right to dispose of all abandoned property.
Communications from the University
You are responsible for checking your resident mailbox and your USF e-mail account frequently. These are the methods by which the University and Housing & Residential Education will contact you for official business. Failure to check these university-issued communication sites does not exempt you from any information delivered.
Floor and Hall meetings are held at the beginning of each semester and periodically during the semester. Floor and Hall meetings are for your benefit, and as a member of the community. You are responsible for any and all information discussed at these meetings. If you are unable to attend a meeting, you should contact your RA/CM for a summary of anything that you missed.
Contract Cancellation
Please refer to the Terms and Conditions of your housing agreement or the Housing website for information regarding cancellation eligibility. Requests to cancel the Student Housing Agreement are only accepted through the Housing Portal.
Check Outs
Residents will be provided with specific checkout information from RA/CM before each closing period. Students should refer to this information for more specific details regarding their responsibilities.
When you are checking out because you will no longer be living in the room (end of year, room change or contract cancellation) you must vacate your room, check out with your RA, and return your keys area desk (Tampa: Holly M or Juniper-Poplar / St. Peterburg: Osprey or Residence Hall One) by the posted timeline on your effective date of cancellation. Failure to do so will result in a charge for improper check out.
Vacating the Residence Halls
All residents must vacate the residence halls within 24 hours of their last final exam with the exception of graduating seniors. Graduating Seniors must receive permission from Housing & Residential Education to extend their residence until after commencement. Residents may leave items in rooms during breaks between academic semesters but may not occupy their rooms during the break time unless their specific residence hall is designated as “open”. If wishing to stay in an open building, you must request permission in advance using the Housing Portal.
Non-Registration
Residents who are not registered for classes will be required to vacate the halls/apartments within 24 hours.
Furniture
All furniture assigned to student rooms, apartments, floor lounges, and other public areas must remain in their appropriate locations. The removal of University furniture from student rooms and/or public areas is prohibited. Residents are responsible for the proper care of University furniture, and will be charged for any damages, repair and replacement costs at checkout. All furniture belonging to residents must be removed from campus prior to checkout time. Any furniture left will be subject to removal at the resident’s expense.
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