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Consolidation Policy

What is it?

The University has adopted a policy which is used at many colleges and universities. Consolidation means that when a room or apartment is not being used to its maximum capacity, the Office of Student Housing and Meal Plan Services reserves the right to move the remaining resident(s) to a similar room or apartment, preferably within the same building, to ensure maximum occupancy and efficiency of all living spaces. When consolidation is necessary, students will be notified.

Timeline

Consolidation will occur several times throughout the year starting with the room assignment process for the following year. Consolidation will begin after the two week cancellation period following the upperclass room selection. The consolidation process will continue throughout the year as needed.

Process

We will determine who is involved in a Friendship Corridor, who is in a Sorority Corridor, and who is with suitemates in a suite. Students who are in these categories will not be consolidated unless it is within the same area. After we look at these factors, administrative consolidation will be based on the date the housing contract was signed; students that signed their contract first will be administratively consolidated last. Administrative consolidation may require relocating one resident to another resident's room. The authority to relocate and consolidate residents is stated in the provisions of the Residence Hall & Meal Plan Contract.

The Office of Student Housing & Meal Plan Services reserves the right to proceed immediately to administrative consolidation when deemed necessary.

Housing Contract Appeals

The department of Housing, Dining and Guest Services works very hard to provide housing to meet the needs of each and every student resident who contracts to live with us on campus. We take our responsibility very seriously and appreciate the commitment you've made to us. It is important to note that the contractual agreement for housing with Miami University is a legal and binding agreement. We understand, however, that there are special situations in which you may need to petition to be released from your contract.

With proper documentation, releases are automatically granted if you withdraw from the university, graduate, or marry. If you study abroad or undertake an academically related internship outside of the Oxford area, you will be granted a release for the period of time you are required to reside out of the area. In these instances, simply provide notification to the Office of Student Housing & Meal Plan Services (111 Shriver Center). If your plans change and you are registered on the Oxford campus, you will be required to fulfill your contractual agreement with us.

Release requests are generally not granted for the desire to live off-campus, roommate conflicts, fraternity/sorority issues, or social/personal preferences. Please contact the Office of Residence Life if you experience a roommate conflict.

If you feel that you have a legitimate financial, medical, or other reason for requesting a release from your contract, please visit the Office of Student Housing & Meal Plan Services at 111 Shriver Center to obtain an Appeal Form. All appeals are reviewed by the Student Housing Appeals Board, who meets on a weekly basis.

Residence Hall Contract
              Provisions of the Residence & Meal Plan Contract              

                       Residence & Meal Plan Contract                       

                Office of Student Housing and Meal Plan Services                
           Miami University - 111 Shriver Center - Oxford, Ohio 45056           

  PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A BINDING LEGAL CONTRACT FOR THE FIRST AND SECOND
  SEMESTERS OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2008-2009.



  1.   TERMS OF AGREEMENT

       I understand that this contract obligates me to pay the room rent and
       board charge for both first and second semesters of academic year
       2008-2009.  I further understand that a release from this contractual
       obligation will be made only upon written notification of graduation,
       marriage, student teaching, co-op, study abroad or internship (where
       it is necessary for the student to live in another community),
       withdrawal from the University, or by cancellation for continuing
       students within two weeks of signing the contract.  I understand this
       only releases me for the semester I am away, and if I return at
       anytime during the 2008-2009 academic year, I will be bound to this
       contract.  Rates are subject to adjustments which may be enacted by
       the Miami University Board of Trustees; provided, however, that the
       combined room rent and board charge may not be increased by more than
       $25.00 per semester.

  2.   ACADEMIC YEAR

       The term "academic year" as used in this Contract includes the first
       and second semesters.  The academic year as stated in the official
       University Calendar begins on August 25, 2008 and ends on May 1, 2009
       (the period between semesters, and the Thanksgiving and Spring
       recesses are not included in the Contract; all residence halls and
       dining halls are closed during these periods).  Residents are to
       occupy their assigned spaces only in accordance with instructions in
       their letters of assignment.  Policies will be enforced and charges
       may be assessed for occupancy during periods not covered by the
       Contract.

  3.   PAYMENT

       For those preregistered, the room rent must be paid for each semester
       by the date shown on the invoice of fees and charges. Those not
       preregistered must pay the room rent at the time of registration.

  4.   MEAL PLAN

       All residents are required to purchase a University Meal Plan as
       listed on this Contract.

  5.   STUDENT STATUS

       Students who live in the residence halls are required to be a
       full-time or part-time student and must register for at least 9 credit
       hours each semester.

  6.   CHOICE OF LAW

       This contract shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the
       State of Ohio, regardless of the place of execution.  Any legal action
       arising pursuant to this contract shall be brought in a court of
       competent jurisdiction in the State of Ohio.

  7.   NONDISCRIMINATION 

       A. The policy of the University is that discrimination against any
          individual for reasons of race, color, creed, national origin,
          religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or Vietnam-era
          veteran status is specifically prohibited. Accordingly, equal access
          to employment opportunities, admission, educational programs, and all
          other University activities are extended to all persons. The
          University's Office of Equity and Equal Opportunity, Hanna House, is
          responsible for the coordination of matters relating to equal
          opportunity and affirmative action.
       B. The University agrees to make assignments without discrimination
          and to avoid changes of original assignments for reasons of race,
          color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, Vietnam-era
          veteran status, or sexual orientation.

  8.   ROOM ENTRY, INSPECTIONS AND LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES

       A. The University affirms its respect for each resident's right to
          privacy in his/her room and agrees to make a reasonable effort to give
          at least 24 hours notice prior to making inspections for damage and
          cleanliness.
       B. The University regards room entry for purposes of improvements,
          maintenance, cleaning, recovery of unauthorized University-owned
          property, and fire and safety inspections as necessary for the health
          and general welfare of all residents and, therefore, entry is agreed
          to and authorized by the resident.
       C. The resident is responsible for and agrees to pay the University
          for any damages to the residence hall room and for any damage caused
          by the resident to the residence hall.
       D. A resident's request for maintenance service will constitute
          authorization to enter resident's room.
       E. Except as indicated in this section, the University agrees that
          entry without notice will be made only in emergencies to protect or
          ensure protection of life, limb, or property.

  9.   ASSIGNMENTS

       A. The University agrees to consider the information and preferences
          indicated in the Assignment Preferences section of the Contract. 
          However, no guarantee of a specific assignment is implied.
       B. The University may alter the resident's room or hall assignment to
          comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), disciplinary
          reasons, catastrophe, renovation or closing of facility, consolidation
          of vacancies, unavailability of space, roommate incompatibility or if
          the change is determined by the University to be of benefit to the
          student or the University. 
       C. Students assigned to double occupancy rooms that are not filled to
          capacity, and have not been approved to purchase a "double as a
          single", are required to be prepared for the assignment of an
          additional student to the room at any time. The University will give
          you notice when a roommate may be assigned. Failure to ensure that
          half of the room is vacant for the new roommate will result in
          disciplinary charges and reassignment.

  10.  LIABILITY

       A. The University acknowledges, and the resident is hereby made aware,
          that criminal activity, personal injury, and theft occur, and that the
          risk exists for such future occurrence on University premises,
          specifically within and around Residence and Dining Halls. Therefore,
          the resident agrees to assume responsibility for his or her own
          personal safety and security, as well as for his or her own personal
          belongings.
       B. The University does not assume responsibility for any residents',
          guests', or other persons' loss of money or valuables, or for the loss
          of or damage to property, or injuries, personal or otherwise,
          sustained on or about the Residence and Dining Halls premises.
       C. The University recommends that the resident contact his or her
          local insurance carrier concerning the availability of protection
          against such losses.

  11.  ENROLLMENT STATUS

       The resident agrees to vacate the assigned residence hall space and
       check out of the hall room within 48 hours after loss of status as an
       enrolled student. If the resident fails to vacate within the 48 hours,
       the locks will be changed and the proper authorities notified. All
       costs shall be charged to the resident.

  12.  NONPAYMENT AND ADDITIONAL FEES

       A. The resident agrees that failure to make payments as prescribed
          does not relieve the resident of contract obligations, and understands
          that nonpayment may result in removal from the residence hall,
          reassignment of current room, denial of residence hall services,
          cancellation of current student enrollment, and denial of subsequent
          University registration until the amounts due are paid.
       B. The resident agrees to pay the activity fee assessed by the
          residence hall.
       C. The resident will be charged a lockout fee of $7.00 each time Miami
          University employees are called upon to provide entry to the residence
          hall and/or the resident's room for the student.

  13.  REASSIGNMENT

       A. The resident understands and agrees that the resident's contract is
          for a room assignment determined by the University, not for any
          particular room, and that the University may reassign the student to
          another room or residence hall for any reason stated in paragraph 9B,
          at any time when there is reasonable cause to believe that the
          resident has violated the Guide to Residence Hall Living, the Code of
          Student Conduct, and/or posted residence hall rules established by
          University officials or shows a disregard for the residential
          community and/or specific living area environment.
          1. The resident agrees to move to the designated room immediately upon
             notification of the reassignment.
          2. Reassignment is not a judicial action and is not a termination of
             the housing contract. The resident understands and agrees, however,
             that reassignment does not preclude the University from separately and
             additionally pursuing judicial action or termination of the contract.
       B. The procedures for reassignment are as follows:
          1. Recommendation for reassignment will be made by a hall advisor or
             the appropriate Associate Director of Residence Life or Director of
             Residence Life.
          2. A decision to reassign a resident will be based on a review, by a
             hall advisor in consultation with the appropriate Associate Director
             of Residence Life and/or the Director of Residence Life, of available
             evidence of a violation;
          3. If reasonably possible, and depending upon the nature and
             seriousness of the alleged violation, the hall advisor or the
             appropriate Associate Director of Residence Life will talk with the
             resident before making a decision on reassignment; or
          4. A resident who is reassigned in accordance with this provision can
             request an appeal by contacting the Office of Residence Life.

  14.  CONTRACT TERMINATION / REMOVAL FROM RESIDENCE HALL

       A. The University may terminate this contract at any time if the
          University determines that:
          1. The resident is delinquent in his/her tuition, residence hall or
             meal plan fees or any part thereof;
          2. The resident's behavior shows a disregard for the residential
             community and/or the specific living area environment;
          3. The resident has misrepresented any fact on this contract;
          4. The resident has violated any term of this contract or violated any
             University rule, regulation or policy, including but not limited to,
             the Guide to Residence Hall Living, Dining Services Guide or the Code
             of Student Conduct; or
          5. The resident is not eligible for enrollment or is not enrolled for
             9 hours or more as a student at Miami.
       B. Any resident whose contract is being terminated for other than
          disciplinary reasons may request a hearing before the Director of
          Residence Life, or his/her designee, whose decision shall be final. In
          all other instances, the Code of Student Conduct shall govern the
          removal process. Breach of contract may also result in cancellation of
          current enrollment and in denial of subsequent University
          registration.
       C. The resident who moves out of a residence hall during the term of
          contract without relief from contract obligations continues to be
          liable for residence hall and meal plan fees which will accrue against
          his/her account whether or not services are taken.
       D. Any unpaid fees or charges will be added to the student's
          University bill.  Enrollment, grades and/or transcripts may be denied
          by Miami University until such time as the bill is paid in full.

  15.  KEYS

       A. The resident agrees to be responsible for the key to his or her
          assigned room or suite, not to have the key duplicated which would be
          in violation of the Ohio Revised Code, S3345.13 and not to transfer
          use of the key.
       B. The resident agrees to report loss of the assigned room key and to
          pay the charges of changing all locks on doors, drawers, and mailboxes
          affected by the loss of the key.
       C. The resident agrees that charges for any semester continue to
          accrue until the resident officially checks out and returns the key.

  16.  ONLINE DIRECTORY

       The university publishes a public electronic directory of student
       names, local addresses and phone numbers. If you wish to request
       exemption from having your listing published, please send a written
       request to the Office of the Registrar, 102 Campus Avenue Building by
       July 15, 2008.

  17.  UNIVERSITY CONTRACT CONFIRMATION DEPOSIT: YOU ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A
       $330 DEPOSIT UPON SUBMISSION OF THIS AGREEMENT.

       If you are a continuing student within housing, your University
       Contract Confirmation Deposit is already on file with the Bursar and
       you do not need to resubmit it. The University Contract Confirmation
       Deposit is NOT available for credit toward room rent at the beginning
       of any semester. University Contract Confirmation Deposit, less any
       unpaid charges, will be applied retroactively toward your final
       academic term fees.

  18.  REFUNDS

       I understand and agree to be bound by the University policy regarding
       refunds of room rents paid at the beginning of a semester which are
       refundable in cases of withdrawal from the University as follows:
       (Please note that the University Contract Confirmation Deposit is
       forfeited in all instances.)
       

       A. Withdrawal during the first five class days of a semester - 100%
          room rent.
       B. Withdrawal during the sixth through the eighth class day of a
          semester - 90% room rent.
       C. Withdrawal during the ninth through the twentieth class day of a
          semester - 50% room rent.
       D. Withdrawal during the twenty-first through the thirtieth class day
          of a semester - 35% room rent.
       E. Withdrawal during the thirty-first through the fortieth class day
          of a semester - 25% room rent.
       F. Withdrawal after the fortieth class day of a semester - no refund
          of room rent.

  19.  MUlaa ACCOUNT

       If a student registers for the MUlaa option on the contract, a credit
       will be placed in a debit account to be used for the Miami Bookstore,
       Print Center, on campus laundry, vending, Miami Box Office, Goggin Ice
       Center, and Rec Center Pro-Shop. This charge will appear on their fall
       semester bursar statement. This account will remain active as long as
       the student is enrolled. All unused balances are non-refundable.

  20.  REFRIGERATORS AND AIR CONDITIONING UNITS

       If you wish to have a refrigerator in your room, university owned
       units may be rented at the cost of $80 per academic year.  Roommates
       may split the cost if all choose this option.  To guarantee air
       conditioning, you must notify the Office of Student Housing and Meal
       Plan Services and be medically approved for air conditioning by
       University Health Services by July 1, 2008.   You may either be placed
       in an air-conditioned hall upon request (as availability permits), or
       rent a university owned A/C unit at the cost of $300 per academic
       year.  Private refrigerators and air conditioning units are not
       permitted.  The number of air conditioning units in each residence
       hall may be limited due to electrical capacity.

  21.  SUBLETTING

       The resident acknowledges that subletting of the room is strictly
       prohibited.

  22.  PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANY ROOM RENTAL PAYMENTS WITH THE APPLICATION AND
       CONTRACT.

       A semester's invoice of fees and charges will be provided at a later
       date.
          2008-2009 ROOM RATES PER SEMESTER
          $2,301 - Double/Triple/Quad Occupancy Rooms
          $3,225 - Designated Single Room
          $3,775 - Double rooms used as Singles
          $4,165 - Premier Single

Heritage Commons Contract
             Provisions of the Heritage Commons Apartment Contract              

                      Heritage Commons Apartment Contract                       

                Office of Student Housing and Meal Plan Services                
           Miami University - 111 Shriver Center - Oxford, Ohio 45056           

  PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A BINDING LEGAL CONTRACT FOR THE FIRST AND SECOND
  SEMESTERS OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2008-2009.



  1.   TERMS OF AGREEMENT

       I understand that this contract obligates me to pay the room rent and
       board charge (meal plan is optional) for both first and second
       semesters of academic year 2008-2009.  Rates are subject to
       adjustments which may be enacted by the Miami University Board of
       Trustees; provided, however, that the combined room and board charge
       may not be increased by more than $25.00 per semester.
           
          I further understand that I will not be released from this
          obligation unless one of the following occur:
       A. I graduate, get married, withdraw from the University, or, for
          continuing students, cancel within two weeks of signing the contract. 
          I understand this only releases me during the time period the above
          stated reason applies, and if I return at anytime during the 2008-2009
          academic year, I will be bound to this contract.
       B. I am accepted to an academic program which: (i) occurs during the
          first or second semester of the 2008-2009 academic year, and (ii)
          precludes me from living on the Oxford campus (e.g., student teaching,
          internship, or study-abroad).  I understand that if I intend to
          participate in such an academic program then it is my obligation to
          immediately notify the Office of Student Housing and Meal Plan
          Services of my intent to participate in the activity.  I further
          understand that if am registered for classes at the Oxford campus for
          either or both of the first or second semesters of the 2008-2009
          academic year after I have given notice of my intent to participate in
          such an academic program, then I agree that I will not be eligible to
          reside in the Heritage Commons Apartments.  Instead, I will reside in
          one of the University's residence halls, and I will be subject to the
          terms of a Residence & Meal Plan Contract for that semester.  I
          understand that failure to inform the Office of Student Housing and
          Meal Plan Services by August 1, 2008 of intent to participate in such
          a program for spring 2009 semester; I am responsible for payment of
          spring semester apartment rate.
           
          I acknowledge that I will not be released from this Agreement if I
          become a Resident Assistant for a University residence hall.  I
          understand that if wish to become a Resident Assistant, then I may
          only apply to become a Resident Assistant for the Heritage Commons
          Apartments.

  2.   ACADEMIC YEAR

       The term "academic year" as used in this Contract includes the first
       and second semesters.  The academic year as stated in the official
       University Calendar begins on August 25, 2008 and ends on May 1, 2009
       (the period between semesters, and the Thanksgiving and Spring
       recesses are included in the Contract; all residence halls and dining
       halls are closed during these periods).  Residents are to occupy their
       assigned spaces only in accordance with instructions in their letters
       of assignment.  Policies will be enforced and charges may be assessed
       for occupancy during periods not covered by the Contract.

  3.   PAYMENT

       For those preregistered, the room rent must be paid for each semester
       by the date shown on the invoice of fees and charges. Those not
       preregistered must pay the room rent at the time of registration.

  4.   MEAL PLAN

       Meal Plans are optional: Ambassador and Attache are the meal plans
       available to Heritage Commons residents.

  5.   STUDENT STATUS

       Students who live in Heritage Commons are required to be a full-time
       or part-time student and must register for at least 9 credit hours
       each semester, or have an academic off campus assignment.

  6.   CHOICE OF LAW

       This contract shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the
       State of Ohio, regardless of the place of execution.  Any legal action
       arising pursuant to this contract shall be brought in a court of
       competent jurisdiction in the State of Ohio.

  7.   NONDISCRIMINATION 

       A. The policy of the University is that discrimination against any
          individual for reasons of race, color, creed, national origin,
          religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or Vietnam-era
          veteran status is specifically prohibited. Accordingly, equal access
          to employment opportunities, admission, educational programs, and all
          other University activities are extended to all persons. The
          University's Office of Equity and Equal Opportunity, Hanna House, is
          responsible for the coordination of matters relating to equal
          opportunity and affirmative action.
       B. The University agrees to make assignments without discrimination
          and to avoid changes of original assignments for reasons of race,
          color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, Vietnam-era
          veteran status, or sexual orientation.

  8.   ROOM ENTRY, INSPECTIONS AND LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES

       The term apartment includes all interior common areas as well as
       individual rooms.
       A. The University affirms its respect for each resident's right to
          privacy in his/her apartment and agrees to make a reasonable effort to
          give at least 24 hours notice prior to making inspections for damage
          and cleanliness.
       B. The University regards apartment entry for purposes of
          improvements, maintenance, cleaning, recovery of unauthorized
          University-owned property, and fire and safety inspections as
          necessary for the health and general welfare of all residents and,
          therefore, entry is agreed to and authorized by the resident.
       C. The resident acknowledges that the furniture located in the rooms
          belongs to the University, and resident shall not damage, destroy or
          remove any of the furniture.  Private refrigerators are not permitted
          in Heritage Commons.
       D. The resident is responsible for and agrees to pay the University
          for any damages to the apartment and for any damage caused by the
          resident to common areas and premises.
       G. A resident's request for maintenance service will constitute
          authorization to enter resident's apartment.
       F. Except as indicated in this section, the University agrees that
          entry without notice will be made only in emergencies to protect or
          ensure protection of life, limb, or property.

  9.   ASSIGNMENTS

       A. The University may alter the resident's apartment assignment to
          comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), disciplinary
          reasons, catastrophe, renovation or closing of facility, consolidation
          of vacancies, unavailability of space, roommate incompatibility or if
          the change is determined by the University to be of benefit to the
          student or the University. 
       B. If the apartment is not filled to capacity, the residents are
          required to be prepared for the assignment of new students to the
          apartment at any time.
       C. Students assigned to double occupancy rooms that are not filled to
          capacity, and have not been approved to purchase a "double as a
          single", are required to be prepared for the assignment of an
          additional student to the room at any time. The University will give
          you notice when a roommate may be assigned. Failure to ensure that
          half of the room is vacant for the new roommate will result in
          disciplinary charges and reassignment.

  10.  LIABILITY

       A. The University acknowledges, and the resident is hereby made aware,
          that criminal activity, personal injury, and theft occur, and that the
          risk exists for such future occurrence on University premises,
          specifically within and around apartments, residence and dining halls.
          Therefore, the resident agrees to assume responsibility for his or her
          own personal safety and security, as well as for his or her own
          personal belongings.
       B. The University does not assume responsibility for any residents',
          guests', or other persons' loss of money or valuables, or for the loss
          of or damage to property, or injuries, personal or otherwise,
          sustained on or about the Heritage Commons and dining locations.
       C. The University recommends that the resident contact his or her
          local insurance carrier concerning the availability of protection
          against such losses.

  11.  ENROLLMENT STATUS

       The resident agrees to vacate the assigned apartment space and check
       out of Heritage Commons Apartments within 48 hours after loss of
       status as an enrolled student. If the resident fails to vacate within
       the 48 hours, card access will be revoked, locks changed, and the
       proper authorities notified. All costs shall be charged to the
       resident.

  12.  NONPAYMENT AND ADDITIONAL FEES

       A. The resident agrees that failure to make payments as prescribed
          does not relieve the resident of contract obligations, and understands
          that nonpayment may result in removal from Heritage Commons,
          reassignment of current room, denial of apartment services,
          cancellation of current student enrollment, and denial of subsequent
          University registration until the amounts due are paid.
       B. The resident agrees to pay the activity fee assessed by Heritage
          Commons.
       C. The resident will be charged a lockout fee of $7.00 each time Miami
          University employees are called upon to provide entry to the apartment
          and/or the resident's room for the student.

  13.  REASSIGNMENT

       A. The resident understands and agrees that the resident's contract is
          for a room assignment determined by the University, not for any
          particular room, and that the University may reassign the student to
          another room or apartment for any reason stated in paragraph 9B, at
          any time when there is reasonable cause to believe that the resident
          has violated the Guide to Heritage Commons Living, the Code of Student
          Conduct, and/or posted apartment rules established by University
          officials or shows a disregard for the residential community and/or
          specific living area environment.
          1. The resident agrees to move to the designated room immediately upon
             notification of the reassignment.
          2. Reassignment is not a judicial action and is not a termination of
             the housing contract. The resident understands and agrees, however,
             that reassignment does not preclude the University from separately and
             additionally pursuing judicial action or termination of the contract.
       B. The procedures for reassignment are as follows:
          1. Recommendation for reassignment will be made by the Resident
             Director or the appropriate Associate Director of Residence Life or
             Director of Residence Life.
          2. A decision to reassign a resident will be based on a review, by a
             Resident Director in consultation with the appropriate Associate
             Director of Residence Life and/or the Director of Residence Life, of
             available evidence of a violation;
          3. If reasonably possible, and depending upon the nature and
             seriousness of the alleged violation, the Resident Director or the
             appropriate Associate Director of Residence Life will talk with the
             resident before making a decision on reassignment; or
          4. A resident who is reassigned in accordance with this provision can
             request an appeal by contacting the Office of Residence Life.

  14.  CONTRACT TERMINATION / REMOVAL FROM HERITAGE COMMONS

       A. The University may terminate this contract at any time if the
          University determines that:
          1. The resident is delinquent in his/her tuition, apartment or meal
             plan fees or any part thereof;
          2. The resident's behavior shows a disregard for the residential
             community and/or the specific living area environment;
          3. The resident has misrepresented any fact on this contract;
          4. The resident has violated any term of this contract or violated any
             University rule, regulation or policy, including but not limited to,
             the Guide to Heritage Commons Living, Dining Services Guide or the
             Code of Student Conduct; or
          5. The resident is not eligible for enrollment or is not enrolled for
             9 hours or more as a student at Miami.
       B. Any resident whose contract is being terminated for other than
          disciplinary reasons may request a hearing before the Director of
          Residence Life, or his/her designee, whose decision shall be final. In
          all other instances, the Code of Student Conduct shall govern the
          removal process. Breach of contract may also result in cancellation of
          current enrollment and in denial of subsequent University
          registration.
       C. The resident who moves out of his/her apartment during the term of
          contract without relief from contract obligations continues to be
          liable for apartment and meal plan fees (if applicable) which will
          accrue against his/her account whether or not services are taken.
       D. Any unpaid fees or charges will be added to the student's
          University bill.  Enrollment, grades and/or transcripts may be denied
          by Miami University until such time as the bill is paid in full.

  15.  KEYS

       A. The resident agrees to be responsible for the key and Student ID
          card that serves as his/her access to the apartment building and
          individual student room.  Student agrees not to have the key
          duplicated which would be in violation of the Ohio Revised Code,
          S3345.13 and not to transfer use of the key.
       B. The resident agrees to immediately report loss of the assigned room
          key or Student ID Card and to pay the charges of changing all locks on
          doors, drawers, and mailboxes affected by the loss of the key.
       C. The resident agrees that charges for any semester continue to
          accrue until the resident officially checks out and returns the key.

  16.  ONLINE DIRECTORY

       The university publishes a public electronic directory of student
       names, local addresses and phone numbers. If you wish to request
       exemption from having your listing published, please send a written
       request to the Office of the Registrar, 102 Campus Avenue Building by
       July 15, 2008.

  17.  UNIVERSITY CONTRACT CONFIRMATION DEPOSIT: YOU ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A
       $330 DEPOSIT UPON SUBMISSION OF THIS AGREEMENT.

       If you are a continuing student within housing, your University
       Contract Confirmation Deposit is already on file with the Bursar and
       you do not need to resubmit it. The University Contract Confirmation
       Deposit is NOT available for credit toward room rent at the beginning
       of any semester. University Contract Confirmation Deposit, less any
       unpaid charges, will be applied retroactively toward your final
       academic term fees.

  18.  REFUNDS

       I understand and agree to be bound by the University policy regarding
       refunds of room rents paid at the beginning of a semester which are
       refundable in cases of withdrawal from the University as follows:
       (Please note that the University Contract Confirmation Deposit is
       forfeited in all instances.)
       

       A. Withdrawal during the first five class days of a semester - 100%
          room rent.
       B. Withdrawal during the sixth through the eighth class day of a
          semester - 90% room rent.
       C. Withdrawal during the ninth through the twentieth class day of a
          semester - 50% room rent.
       D. Withdrawal during the twenty-first through the thirtieth class day
          of a semester - 35% room rent.
       E. Withdrawal during the thirty-first through the fortieth class day
          of a semester - 25% room rent.
       F. Withdrawal after the fortieth class day of a semester - no refund
          of room rent.

  19.  MUlaa ACCOUNT

       If a student registers for the MUlaa option on the contract, a credit
       will be placed in a debit account to be used for the Miami Bookstore,
       Print Center, on campus laundry, vending, Miami Box Office, Goggin Ice
       Center, and Rec Center Pro-Shop. This charge will appear on their fall
       semester bursar statement. This account will remain active as long as
       the student is enrolled. All unused balances are non-refundable.

  20.  SUBLETTING

       The resident acknowledges that subletting of the room is strictly
       prohibited.

  21.  PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANY APARTMENT ROOM RENTAL PAYMENTS WITH THE
       APPLICATION AND CONTRACT.

       A semester's invoice of fees and charges will be provided at a later
       date.
          2008-2009 APARTMENT ROOM RATES PER SEMESTER
          $4,270 - Private Room in Heritage Commons Apartments

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