The Residential Life Student Occupancy Contract is a legally binding contract the Student and Lindenwood University. The contract should be carefully ready. This contract is for the academic year and can only be cancelled without penalty within fifteen (15) business days from the date upon which Student submitted this Contract. Any questions about this contract should be referred only to the Residential Life Office at 636.949.4848 or reslife@lindenwood.edu.
Student shall abide by the terms of this Contract and the Student Handbook, and Student shall comply with all University rules, regulations, and policies, as well as all procedures and standards related thereto, all of which are made a part of this Contract by reference.
Residential Occupancy Contract 2020-2021
General Housing Guidelines
Contract Cancellation
This contract is for the academic year and can only be cancelled without penalty within fifteen (15) business days from the date upon which Student submitted this Contract. Should Student cancel this Contract after the fifteen (15) business day period, there will be a settlement charge of up to 100% of the amount due from Student under this Contract.
Contract Cancellation – University Withdrawal
If Student officially withdraws from the University before the end of the academic year, Student must complete the Exit process in the Office of Student and Academic Support Services, which is located in the Library and Academic Resources Center, room 354. Student is responsible for all charges accruing under this Contract until such time as Student completes the checkout process and returns Student’s key to residential staff.
If Student voluntarily withdraws from classes or if Student is dismissed from University for any reason, including for a violation of any University policy, Student will not be entitled to any refund of amounts paid hereunder. An appeal can be submitted to the University Bursar's Office if there are mitigating circumstances that could warrant consideration for a refund of charges.
Contract Cancellation – Appeal
A release from this Contract for reasons other than academic drop or official withdrawal from the University is highly unlikely. If Student feels that personal circumstances warrant consideration, Student may request a copy of the Contract Release Petition from the Residential Life Office. Student shall submit the Contract Release Petition and additional supporting documentation to Residential Life (3010 Evans Commons) for consideration.
Contract Release – Academic Absence
If Student will not be utilizing University’s on-campus housing in the spring term because of participation in a University sponsored off-campus academic program such as study abroad, internship, student teaching, etc., Student shall contact the Residential Life Office by November 1 to avoid any fees or charges for the spring term.