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Academic Learning Community

An Academic Learning Community is an educational program offered exclusively for University Courtyard residents. Students who select on their Student Housing and Meal Plan License Agreement that they are interested in this community will be assigned together on a designated floor of a Community Style Living Hall.

During the academic year, students assigned to the Academic Learning Community will be guaranteed registration into two courses each semester they will take with each other to promote an educationally focused living environment. Fall semester courses include: lower division, general education Communication and Political Science classes. Spring semester courses include: lower division, general education Biology with laboratory component and History classes.

Students participating in this program will have the opportunity to get to know faculty members outside of the classroom and will have instant access to academic peer advising, peer study groups, friendships and fun. Residence Llife Staff working with students assigned to the Academic Learning Community will also have the opportunity to meet directly with course professors to improve the on-campus living and learning experience of our residents.

Applicants and current residents must notify the university and University Courtyard separately if they move.

There are separate application processes for the University and University Courtyard. It is the student's responsibility to apply and communicate separately with each entity.

Assignments are made based on priority status and date the completed application is received (subject to bed availability or placed on the University Courtyard waiting list). Every attempt will be made to honor the preferences indicated on the Application Personal Profile; However, because some halls or room types are requested more than others, it may not be possible to provide one of the top choices. Room and board fees are assessed based on assigned bed and selected meal plan. Applicants may be assigned to a permanent or temporary bed. Residents assigned to a permanent bed space, pay the published rate for the room type the resident checks into. Residents assigned to a temporary room, pay the daily room rate for the temporary room. If a resident is later assigned to a permanent room, a prorated room type fee is assessed beginning the day the resident moves to the permanent bed space.

Phone, email and in person cancellations are not accepted. Applicants (Fall/Spring or NEW Spring only) with guaranteed or assigned temporary or permanent beds must submit a written cancellations sent certified mail and postmarked by

30 days prior to opening day: Assessed the $50 nonrefundable application fee and $50 processing fee

29 days to 1 day prior to opening day: Assessed the $50 nonrefundable application fee, $50 processing fee and $25 per day penalty.

Opening date or later: Submit a “Petition for Cancellation of Student Housing and Meal Plan License Agreement,” with a $50 processing fee subject to approval. The petition is available at University Courtyard Atrium Customer Service Desk or call 559.278.2345 for a petition to be mailed. If the petition is denied, you will be charged the full rate schedule amount based on your room assignment. If your petition is approved, you will be assessed a penalty of up to 30 days room and board in addition to the $50 nonrefundable application fee and $50 processing fee.

Exceptions:

Denied University admission: You must notify University Courtyard in writing by certified mail along with your letter of denial by one day prior to opening (Fall/Spring or NEW Spring only) to avoid a penalty, $50 processing fee and $50 nonrefundable application fee being assessed. University Courtyard housing application and California State University, Fresno admission are separate processes. It is your responsibility to notify each office separately if you do not attend.

University Courtyard Waiting List: Applicants that have not been guaranteed or assigned a bed by the day prior to opening or offered a bed within one week after opening are assessed $50 nonrefundable application fee and released from their license agreement. The $50 processing fee not assessed. For deadlines Click Here

Complete on-campus living application packet requires the submission of the

Applicants are notified in writing of their application status (complete or incomplete) or bed availability (guaranteed bed,University Courtyard waiting list, or incomplete application) approximately 14 days after receipt of application packet. It is the applicant’s responsibility to contact University Courtyard if application notification has not been received by August 1 (Fall/Spring) or December 1 (New Spring only). See Important Dates and application status notification letter.

:Software: Office 2003 (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access), Alcohol 101+, Above Acrobat Reader 7.0, Win Zip, Macromedia Flash and Shockwaive, CD Burning Software, Real Player

:DVD Drive (viewing only)- programs cannot be loaded onto the hard drive
CD-ROM (24x) with burner for programs (cannot be loaded onto the hard drive). CD burning capability (academic work) Example: CD-ROM study aid that comes with academic books. Worked saved to the hard drive is erased at the end of the day .
3.5 Floppy Drive for saving student work. Worked saved to the hard drive is erased
at the end of the day.
Sound Max Integrated Digital Audio Sound Card for use with provided headphones (no speakers).
Video Intel 945G Express Chip
LaserJet 4000 Pay-for-Print. Printer produces a high quality, finished paper and is connected to all 16 computers. Add value machine located in the Atrium.
Free high speed Internet (Internet Explorer 6.0) and e-mail account

Customer Service Desk (Atrium) is open 24 hours/7 days during the academic year. The desk is staffed by the Residence Life Staff from 7-11 p.m. Monday-Wednesday. During other hours, student assistants are available to provide needed assistance. In community-style halls (Baker, Graves and Homan) the hall desks are open from 7-11 p.m. daily (including weekends) and are staffed by Residence Life Staff. Atrium Customer Service Desk operating hours for Thanksgiving, Winter Recess, Spring Recess and Summer are posted. Baker, Homan and Graves hall desk are open on Friday and Saturday untill 1 am.

As a “community of students,” it is necessary that everyone living in the halls assume responsibility for maintaining the buildings that they live in. The “Student Housing and Meal Plan License Agreement” states that under Terms and Conditions of Occupancy, paragraph III, that residents “...refrain from altering, disturbing, or damaging the housing facilities, furnishings, common areas and surrounding environment; pay individually or in combination with other Licensees, a reasonable charge for any such damage....” This means that you will be held responsible for damages to the residence halls or damages or loss of common area furniture unless any damage or loss can be specifically assigned to individuals. See Student Handbook and Weekly Planner for policy:

During the school year there will be many opportunities to become involved with educational programming. The Residence Life Staff will be presenting programs on topics such as sex, alcohol awareness, safety, time management, etc. All residents are invited and encouraged to attend.

The Financial Aid Special Payment Plan for University Courtyard is restricted to housing applicants who have:

a) applied for financial aid awarded through the Fresno State Financial Aid Office no later than May 1 (academic year) or November 1 (New Spring) and

b) been awarded Fresno State Financial Aid, Fresno State athletic scholarship or Smittcamp Honors College Scholarship through the Fresno State Financial Aid Office by deadlines (see application packet)

All other housing applicants must select a one, two or monthly payment plan and follow the appropriate payment schedule.

Financial Aid and Fresno State Athletic or Smittcamp Honors College scholarship applicants selecting on-campus living must:

a) submit a $50 nonrefundable application fee and $150 security deposit with on-campus living application materials (see Complete On-Campus Living Application packet)

b) submit University Courtyard’s Financial Aid Special Payment Plan Agreement with the completed on-campus living application packet by the deadlines listed in the application packet

c) indicate whether or not a Parent Loan should automatically be applied to the applicant's room and board by checking the appropriate box on the "Student Housing and Meal Plan License Agreement."

d) indicate whether or not Financial Aid should automatically be applied to the applicant's room and board by checking the appropriate box on the "Student Housing and Meal Plan License Agreement."

e) attend one of University Courtyard’s Financial Aid/Housing Mandatory Workshops – New residents only (see Important Dates)

f) pay the full room and board amount due combining award amount and personal funds, if needed. All housing and meal plan changes must be paid in full as follows:

Fall charges by December 5
Spring charges by April 5

Visit my.csufresno.edu to check on your Financial Aid award status or contact the Financial Aid Office at 559.278.2182 if you have questions about your award.

Applicants who do not submit a complete on-campus living packet will not be guaranteed a bed space or a spot on the University Courtyard waiting list until missing or incomplete items are completed (See “Complete on-campus living application packet” for required items)

University Courtyard is not responsible for residents health care (emergency or non-emergency) or resident's belongings.

Required for all housing applicants -

Resident Directors (RDs), Assistant Resident Directors (ARDs), Resident Advisors (RAs) and Public Safety Assistants (PSAs) live on campus and are available to assist residents. Designated staff members are on-call 24 hours/7 days during the academic year. Residence Life Staff member duties include crisis intervention, roommate mediation, disciplinary meetings, overall hall administration, advising residence hall Association, coordinating room changes, peer advising, coordinating floor/wing activities and programs, enforcing hall policies, conducting room inventories at check-in and checkout, performing health and safety inspections of all the residents’ rooms, and handling desk duty. PSAs patrol the grounds, check buildings, unprop doors, patrol the parking lot during late evening/early morning hours and provide safety programs.

Mail Address:
University Courtyard Business Mailing Address-
5152 N.Barton Ave. M/S RH82 Fresno, CA 93740-8013
Resident mail should be addressed as follows:
Your Name
Hall and Room Number and Bed Assignment
Fresno, Ca Hall Specific Zip Code
Individual Hall Zip Codes:

Aspen: 93710-8230
Baker: 93710-8231
Birch: 93710-8232
Cedar: 93710-8233
Graves: 93710-8234
Homan: 93710-8235
Ponderosa: 93170-8237
Seqouia: 93710-8237
Sycamore: 93710-8238

Mail:
Residence Hall mail is picked up by the US Post Office Carrier to the Atrium Customer Service Desk once a day except on Sunday, US Post Office Holidays and December 25 - January 1.A n outgoing mail receptable is provided at the mailbox center at the Atrium. First class and post card stamps can be purchased at the US Post Office Express on the lower level of the University Student Union. UPS, Federal Express and other carriers also deliver packages to the Atrium Customer Service Desk.

Mail Box:
Provided for each resident. They are located in each lobby of the community style halls (Baker,Graves or Homan) and in the Atrium for residence suites (Aspen, Birch, Cedar, Ponderosa, Sequoia and Sycamore). The mailbox has the same number as your room. During check-in residents receive their mailbox assignment and combination. On the reverse side of the card are operation instructions. If you cannot open your mailbox, ask your RA for help. If you are still unable to open it, complete a Facility Service Request Form.

Selection of one of the following meal plans is required and the cost is included. See application packet for Payment Amounts.

• * Meals carry over week to week but not semester to semester. No refunds for unused meals.

• Food: University Food Services offers currently popular meals at University Courtyard’s Residence Dining Facility located just a short walk from your room or suite. There are historically two entrée items, fresh soup, two complete salad bars, a large variety of beverages, multiples of short order choices, fresh fruit and desserts from which to select every meal.

Compact microwave, refrigerator, freezer.

Room Occupancy (Community Style or Residence Suites):

Suite Occupancy (Residence Suites only)

Application Fee (non-refundable) : All applicants must submit a $50 non-refundable application fee with “Application and Personal Profile,” “Student Housing and Meal Plan License Agreement,” “$150 Security Deposit,” “Emergency Information and Health Insurance Card,” and Meningococcal form. University Courtyard’s “Financial Aid Special Payment Plan Agreement” is optional.

Cancellation Fees: Written cancellations sent certified mail must be postmarked by 30 days prior to opening (Fall/Spring or NEW Spring only). See Important Dates, Application Fee and Processing Fee). Phone cancellations are not accepted. If you cancel after the date noted, you forfeit a $50 processing fee and are charged a $25 per day assessment. If your cancellation is postmarked on University Courtyard’s opening date or later, you must submit a “Petition for Cancellation,” available at University Courtyard. If the petition is denied, you will be charged the full rate schedule amount based on your room assignment. If your petition is denied, you will be assessed a penalty of up to 30 days room and board. Exception: if you are not accepted to the University, you must notify University Courtyard in writing by certified mail along with your letter of denial by one day prior to opening (Fall/Spring or NEW Spring only) to avoid a penalty being assessed (See processing fee). University Courtyard housing application and California State University, Fresno admission are separate processes. It is your responsibility to notify each office separately if you do not attend.

Payments: Cash, check, Visa and Master Card accepted.

 

Checks must be drawn in U.S. funds, drawn on U.S. bank and encoded with bank routing and account numbers on lower edge of check.

Credit Card: Visa or Mastercard accepted for any payment plan, non-refundable application fee and/or security deposit with card type, number, and cardholder signature on license agreement. Payment will be changed on due date listed. Individual payments accepted by presenting card at the University Courtyard Accounting Office with a letter signed by cardholder authorizing charge.

First Payment: Required by July 5 (Fall/Spring) or January 5 (Spring only) or within 5 days, whichever is later, of receipt of room assignment (subject to availability) and invoice. (Note: All applicants see application packet Financial insert, Smittcamp Honors, Fresno State Athletic Scholarship applicants see Payment Schedule).

Location: Mail or bring payments to University Courtyard, California State University, Fresno, 5152 N. Barton Avenue RH 82, Fresno, California 93740-8023. Payments accepted Monday-Friday during business hours.

Late Fee: $25 late fee assessed for payments not received within 5 calendar day of due date.
Payment Schedule: Payments must be made in accordance with the payment schedule selected to avoid delinquency. See application packet.
Processing Fee: $50 processing fee is charged for all canceled license agreements. (See cancellation policy & penalty information).

Payment Schedule: Payments must be made in accordance with the payment schedule selected to avoid delinquency. See application packet.

Processing Fee: $50 processing fee is charged for all canceled license agreements. (See cancellation policy & penalty information).

For safety and comfort of residents and in some cases to comply with federal, state and local laws the following are prohibited:

Amplified music/instruments

First come, first served basis, according to receipt date of completed on-campus living application packet. If bed is not available, applicant is placed on the University Courtyard waiting list.

Prohibited in all state buildings including University Courtyard’s hall and rooms and balconies. Smoking is permitted in designated, outdoor areas only. The illegal use or possession of controlled substances is prohibited.