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More than a place to live
Parents, guardians and families play an important role in the success of students. Because many students and parents have told us that they like to discuss options and make decisions together, we have created information that may be of special interest to parents. We also hope that families and friends will be interested in what is offered on campus and will encourage their students to seek out our services and assistance, as well as get involved in all the great opportunities to have fun and meet new people.
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Important Housing Updates.
First-year and Returning Student Housing areas designated for 2012–2013.
In support of the university’s first-year success program, we are please to announce that we will be designated several areas a housing for primarily first-year students. These areas will continue to emphasize interaction, improving study skills and the range of “new” issues that students face as they transition into university life. As always, supportive and well trained staff will be readily available to offer advice and assistance!
Primarily First-Year Housing areas will include: Plaza Verde, both Massie Halls and portions of Centennial Village.
Returning (Sophomore and above students) will also benefit from the change as areas set aside for them will feature some changes to programs and services that will be more tailored to meet the different needs of Sophomore and above students. More emphasis on leadership, career planning, participation in Hall government and support for increasing levels of independence.
Primarily returning student areas will include: Texan Hall, Vanderventer Apartments and portions of Centennial Village.
Carr Hall will be used as overflow housing for Fall 2012.
Please note the following clarification:
For purposes of the Housing Policy Exemption process, “full-time established residence” shall be defined as having proof of established full-time primary residence in San Angelo (or the approved 100-mile radius of the campus) for a minimum of one year prior to requesting exemption to the Housing policy. Exceptions for employment or military transfer will be considered with supporting documentation.
For students requesting exemption to the Housing Policy based on living with a sibling, in addition to meeting the requirements for full-time established residence, the sibling must meet at least ONE of the following exemption criteria:
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Have earned 60 or more semester credit hours
Changes Related to Contract Cancellation Requests
Please Note: Deadlines with Financial Implications.
The current Housing contract includes changes to contract cancellation deadlines and processes. Students who meet University requirements to live off campus, will have until July 15 to request contract cancellation (in writing) with out penalty. After July 15, students meeting the requirements to live off campus who request cancellation of their Housing Contract, may be subject to Liquidated Damages Charges equaling 50 percent of their ACADEMIC YEAR room charges. Liquidated Damage Charges must be paid by Aug. 1 in order to secure contract release. This is the same process that has been in place for several years for students requesting mid-year (December) contract cancellation.
There are a couple of exceptions to the assessment of liquidated damage charges:
- Graduating or terminating enrollment.
- Getting married prior to the start of the applicable semester.
- Student teaching, study abroad or Internship that requires you to live in another town at a distance of greater than 100 miles from the campus.
Contract Cancellation vs. Housing Exemption
Contract cancellation is a separate and different process from the Housing Policy Exemption process. Housing Policy Exemption, deals specifically with students who are required to live on campus under the provisions of the University‘s Housing Policy. Contract cancellation more typically applies to students who are not required to live on campus, but who are seeking to break their academic year Housing contract. If you have questions about either process, please contact us at housing@angelo and let us review your specific situation with you.
