Housing Agreement for Fall 2022-Summer 2023

This Housing Agreement (“Agreement”) is between the undersigned student (the “Resident”) and Drexel University (the

“University”), acting through its Office of Housing and Residence Life. It sets forth the terms and conditions by which the Resident

will live in accommodations owned or leased by the University (“University Housing”), including University Residence Halls and

University fraternity and sorority houses (“Greek Housing”). The University agrees to provide the Resident with facilities, services,

and a living/learning environment at a specific cost on the terms and conditions of this Agreement. The Resident agrees to use

University facilities and services in a manner appropriate to the University’s purpose as a private non-profit institution of higher

1. Residency and Dining Requirement: It is the mission of the University to provide a safe, clean and comfortable living

environment that is an essential part of a student’s social and educational experience and contributes to the student’s growth as a

member of the University community and beyond. To facilitate that experience, full-time campus-based undergraduate students (with

the exception of transfer students), will be required to live in University Housing or University-Affiliated housing for their first and

second years. First Year (Freshman) students must live in a University Residence Hall; Second Year (Sophomore) students may live in

a University Residence Hall, University-Affiliated Housing or Greek Housing with invitation from the organization. As used in this

Agreement, the term “Residence Hall” shall also include Greek Housing.

Drexel Campus Dining Plans are required for First Year (Freshman) students living in a University Residence Hall. First Year

(Freshman) residents are required to purchase an all-inclusive plan for the Fall, Winter and Spring terms of their first year.

2. Eligibility: Only full-time, registered, campus-based students, including students on Co-op assignments, are eligible to live in

The Resident’s housing rights under this agreement may be lost due to failure to meet academic requirements, the imposition of

disciplinary sanctions, or cancellation of the agreement by the University after the Resident(s) breaks the agreement. Ordinarily,

Residents will be permitted to remain in residence during a permitted appeal from such decision. If the Resident’s housing is lost due to

failure to meet academic requirements, the Resident will be refunded the prorated fees for the period from termination of this Agreement

to the check-out date. No refund of housing charges will be made to Residents dismissed for disciplinary action or breach of Agreement.

The Resident agrees to officially move out and vacate the University Housing within 5 calendar days upon loss of status as an enrolled

student during this Agreement period or if Resident fails to enroll for academic credit course work as required in this Section 2.

Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, in all events, the University reserves the right to exclude immediately without prior

notice any Resident whose continued residence presents a substantial risk to safety or health of other residents or self, or presents a

reasonable likelihood of imminent substantial disruption of normal residence activities.

standards are not maintained, the University may have the Room cleaned at the expense of the Resident and may take other action as

appropriate. Trash must be removed from the Room at least three times a week and disposed of in the proper trash areas.

Residents are prohibited from bringing any furniture into University Housing and must comply with the Code of Conduct Residential

Facilities Policies, available for review here: https://drexel.edu/studentlife/community_standards/code-of-conduct/residential-

facilities-policies

If the Resident breaches any provision of this Agreement, the Resident may be subject to loss of housing, disciplinary action, and may

be liable for the damages.

4. Housing Deposit (if applicable): A non-refundable $200 housing deposit (the “Deposit”) must be paid by the applicable deadline

specified in the Application or at the time of Application, whichever is later. If the Resident lives on campus for the full Term or if the

6. Term of Agreement: The Term of this Agreement shall be up to one full academic year (Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer Quarters

or Fall, Spring and Summer Semesters) for the Quarters or Semesters selected on the Application. Unless otherwise specified, the Term

shall commence on the earlier of (i) Resident’s designated Move-In Date provided in writing by Housing and Residence Life and (ii)

the date Resident actually moves into the University Housing and will end on the last day of the last Quarter or Semester indicated on

the Application as follows for the 2022-2023 Academic Year:

Quarter

Housing Term Start Date

Housing Term End Date

Fall Quarter

September 17, 2022

December 10, 2022

Winter Quarter

January 7, 2023

March 25, 2023

Resident may move into the Room based on the published Move-In dates available from Housing and Residence Life. All terms and

conditions of this Agreement shall apply to all housing accommodations during breaks as well as the periods between the end of one

academic term and the beginning of the next. Please review Section 10 on Residence Hall closures and breaks periods.

7. Hall and Room Assignment: Hall and Room assignments are made after an Application (together with a Deposit if applicable) is

submitted to the University. THE UNIVERSITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE A RESIDENT'S HALL AND ROOM

ASSIGNMENT AT ANY TIME FOR ANY REASON.

8. Move In: The Room should be vacant and in good order when occupancy begins. If occupancy begins after the start of the academic

year, the condition of the Room will be impacted by the other student(s) currently residing in that space. The University will make best

efforts to ensure the space is checked prior to Resident’s arrival. Additional housekeeping or facility support can be requested at the

Designee. The Resident shall always be responsible for keys issued to them.

b) Resident may be fined for lost or damaged keys or for the unauthorized duplication of keys.

9. Failure to Check In (No Show): A Resident is required to check into University Housing during the approved Move-in periods. In

the event that the Resident does not check-in during the designated Move-in period and has not previously received approval for a late

check-in from the University, they may be designated as a “No Show.” The University may terminate the Agreement and/or reassign

the Resident’s room to another Resident and the Resident will be charged applicable Cancellation Fees in accordance with Section 16,

below, effective the first day of the quarter. If a Resident will not be able to arrive during the Move-in period, the Resident should

contact the University in writing, by email or the US Postal Service, no later than the last Move-in day and the University may, but

shall not be obligated to, accommodate a late check-in. Notice should be sent to housing@drexel.edu.

10. Residence Hall Closures and Housing During Breaks: All terms and conditions of this Agreement shall apply to all housing

11. Move Out: A Resident leaving at the expiration or termination of the Agreement must follow the check-out procedures. A Resident

is required to complete a Check-Out Envelope at the front desk. Checking out does not constitute termination of this Agreement.

abandoned and will be discarded as soon as 24 hours after the Resident checks out. Storage space for personal belongings is not

available through Housing and Residence Life. Charges for additional cleaning required, including for removal of personal property and

for any loss or damage caused by the Resident, will be billed to the Resident. When one roommate moves out while others remain, each

is equally responsible for cleaning the Room and/or suite. If the Room is not found to be in acceptable condition after inspection,

cleaning service will be provided and the Resident(s) will be required to pay the cost.

a) Residents are responsible to file a change of address form with the post office and all creditors when they vacate the

Residence Hall so that any mail can be forwarded to their new address. The University shall not be responsible for

forwarding mail.

12. Damages: The Resident agrees not to deliberately or negligently destroy, deface, damage, remove or alter the condition of their

assigned Room, Residence Hall or any other University property. Resident is liable for all such damages assessed and must pay the cost

University or designee attempting to exercise the University’s rights or to perform the University’s obligations.

14. Liability; Release: The University’s property insurance policy does not insure Resident’s personal property and the University shall

not be liable for any loss or damage to a Resident's personal property, including in the Room, whether such loss or damage is caused by

fire or other casualty, theft, or any other cause. The University recommends that Residents secure personal property insurance or

homeowners’ or renters’ insurance to cover their personal property while a Resident. IN CONSIDERATION FOR THE UNIVERSITY

PROVIDING UNIVERSITY HOUSING, THE RESIDENT VOLUNTARILY REMISES, RELEASES, AND FOREVER

DISCHARGES THE UNIVERSITY, ITS AFFILIATED ENTITIES, ITS SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, TRUSTEES, OFFICERS,

STUDENTS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS FROM ANY AND ALL PERSONAL INJURIES, DAMAGES, LOSSES, CLAIMS,

CAUSES OF ACTION, OR LAWSUITS OF ANY KIND (A “LOSS”), TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW,

charge for Residents electing to participate in the single room buyout program will be increased by the amount of the applicable single

room buyout rate and will be included in the calculation of the cancellation fees described in Section 16. Residents who wish to cancel

their participation in the single room buyout program, but retain a housing assignment, will be responsible for a cancellation fee based

upon the amount of the applicable single room buyout rate and calculated in accordance with the cancellation fee schedule described in

Section 16. University Housing will not remove any additional furniture from the Resident’s room. Residents who opt to not participate

in the program are required to keep their room in such a condition that another Resident may take immediate occupancy. If Housing

and Residence Life determines that the room is not available for double occupancy due to violation of this Agreement, the current

Resident will be charged the single room buyout rate.

16. Cancellations:

Any Resident requesting cancellation of the Agreement must complete and submit a Request for Release form along with appropriate

If approved for the current quarter, Residents are required to check-out within 5 calendar days. If approved for future quarters, Residents

are required to check-out at the end of the Term. Residents failing to adhere to this schedule may be assessed fines.

Fall 2022 Housing

Winter 2023 Housing

Spring 2023 Housing

Summer 2023 Housing

On or before March 31, 2023

Fall 2022 Housing

Summer 2023 Housing

In the event the Resident fails to provide notice using the Request for Release form of their intention to cancel the Agreement, or fails

seeks to cancel, the Resident will be responsible for a cancellation fee for each subsequent quarter in accordance with the deadlines

specified above.

Residents deemed ineligible for University Housing or who have their Agreement cancelled by the University will incur Cancellation

Fees according to the Unacceptable Reasons schedule above. The Cancellation Fees will be determined based on the date the Resident

is deemed ineligible for University Housing. This paragraph includes those students who may be suspended by the University through

an action of Student Conduct.

17. Right of Assignment: Any returning Resident who has entered into an Agreement and wishes to be released from the Agreement

may assign their Agreement to another student wishing to become a Resident. The student to whom the Resident wishes to assign the

Gender Inclusive Housing if the space is gender inclusive. The Resident seeking a release from their Agreement must submit their

request to the University in writing for approval. No assignments shall be effective without the express written permission of the

University. Please note: If an assignment is approved, the Resident who has assigned the Agreement has waived their right to the

housing deposit.

An approved assignment will not be deemed effective until the student to whom the Agreement is being assigned has entered into their

own Agreement. The University shall prorate the housing charges for both Residents based on the move-in date of the Resident to whom

the Agreement is being assigned.

18. Governing Law: Jurisdiction: This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth

of Pennsylvania and the Resident and the University hereby submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in the Eastern

District of Pennsylvania for litigation of any disputes arising under this Agreement.

19. Minors: If a student is under the age of 18 at the time the student completes the Application, the student’s parent or legal guardian

In the event the Resident does not vacate in accordance with this Agreement, the University has the right to repossess the Resident’s

room and to pack, remove, store, and/or dispose all of Resident’s furnishings and personal property, at the Resident’s expense. The

University also maintains the right to change the lock of the Resident’s room and bill the Resident for the cost of the lock change. The

University will not be responsible for Resident’s furnishings and personal property.

and Residence Life will provide addendum language to support the healthy and safe living environment of students who have been

granted an appeal to live on campus.

23. Release of Roommate/Suitemate Information: The University may provide a resident's full name and Drexel University e-mail

address to all assigned roommates.