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Housekeeping and Maintenance Maintenance: Residents can request that room, suite, or common area items be repaired by completing a Facility Service Request at the Atrium Desk. Examples: ceiling lights, task lights, heating/air-conditioning repairs, door locks, bathroom repairs. Service requests are picked up by the housing and maintenance staff at least twice daily. Due to the number of residents, maintenance is not available to rearrange furniture or hang pictures. Repairs are usually completed within 48 hours of the request being submitted, and maintenance concerns are addressed Mon.-Fri. between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. (except during the first two weeks of each semester). Emergency repairs approved by the Facility Coordinator are completed after hours or on weekends. Repairs are prioritized based on health and safety concerns, order of receipt, and extensiveness of repair. Repairs made as a result of damage caused by the resident are billed to the resident. Housekeeping: Community-style * bathrooms are cleaned once daily (including weekends) between 8:45 a.m. and noon * while bathrooms are being cleaned, residents need to use a bathroom on another floor or arrange your schedule around the cleaning time * common areas are cleaned daily (stairwells, junctions, lobbies, recreation rooms, hallways, laundry rooms) beginning at 8 a.m. * personal items left in areas being cleaned will be disposed of Residence Suites * bathrooms are cleaned three times per week * deadbolts must not be set during scheduled cleaning times, and bathroom must not be in use or bathroom will not be cleaned until the next scheduled cleaning time * remove all items from shower, countertops, and floor (area will not be cleaned if personal items are left on these surfaces * housekeepers are required to work in pairs Bathroom Cleaning Schedule: Baker,Graves and Homan 1st Floor Daily 11:00 a.m.- Noon Baker , Graves and Homan 2nd Floor Daily 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Baker, Graves and Homan 3rd Floor Daily 8:45 a.m.- 9:45 a.m.   Aspen 1st and 2nd Floors Tu-Th-Sat 11:00 a.m-2:30 p.m Cedar and Ponderosa 1st and 2 nd Floors M-W-F 2:30-4:15 p.m Birch 1st and 2nd Floors Tu-Th-Sat 2:00 p.m-3:30 p.m Sequoia and Sycamore 1st Floor M-W-F 2:00-4:00 p.m Sequoia and Sycamore 2nd Floor M-W-F 12:30-2:00 p.m Sequoia and Sycamore 3rd Floor M-W-F 11:00 a.m-2:30 p.m Residents are expected to clean their own rooms and suite living rooms, including the regular disposal of waste. Trash should be disposed of in outdoor dumpsters, not hallway trash receptacles. Meal Plans and the Residence Dining Facility The meal options allow the residents to choose the meal plan which best meets their needs. In addition to the 14 and 19 meal plans, a 14-flex plan and a 10-flex plan are offered to all residents, and the 7 meal plan is offered to qualified returning residents only. With a flex plan, $115 per semester is provided, $50 in scrip money and $65 on your campus I.D. key card which can be used at on-campus Food Services operations. The Flex plans are not subject to refund. NOTE: *qualifying returning residents are those who resided in University Courtyard for the full previous license agreement term (Fall 2005 and Spring 2006) On a per semester basis, each plan allows for a total number of meals: Meal Plan Fall Spring 19-Plan 313 310 14-Flex or 14-Plan 239 238 10-Flex 175 170 7-Plan 124 119 If all meals are used before the end of the semester, additional daily meals may be purchased through the Food Services Office at the rate of $4.80 per meal, or individual pricing is available at the cashier. The Food Services Office is located on the lower level of the RDF and open Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Any meal balance at the end of the semester is forfeited. (Meal plan cost is based on statistical fact that not every resident eats every meal in his or her plan, which help keeps the cost affordable.) Meal Schedule Meals are offered three times per day, Monday through Friday, and twice per day on Saturday and Sunday (total is 19 per week). Times are as follows: Subject to change

 

 

UNIVERSITY COURTYARD:
Shoot for the Stars

Welcome! You are about to embark on an exciting journey in your college career. Our residence hall buildings were renovated in 1995 and continue to be upgraded. The buildings house a comprehensive living/learning program that provides opportunities for residents to broaden their academic, social, physical and cultural experiences. We are also excited that University Courtyard is part of a partnership with members of the faculty and staff in a Faculty Associates Program. This affiliation will hopefully lead to better relationships with our students that reside in the halls and the professional members of the university. Look for exciting opportunities throughout the year that include members of the Faculty Associates Program at different events and programs.
This residence life program has been designed to assist students in developing lasting friendships, new interests, experience social activities, keep their minds and bodies in shape and experience cultural diversity.

Returning residents wishing to receive an accessible room due to a disability must contact the Services for Students with Disabilities Office directly before room selection process each academic year. The Services for Students with Disabilities Office will then make a recommendation to University Courtyard regarding the student’s needs. The student must then schedule an appointment at the Atrium Customer Service Desk prior to selecting their room during Resident Preview Day. Returning residents wishing to renew their accessible room must schedule an appointment at the Atrium Customer Service Desk with the Assistant to the Director prior to selecting their room during Resident Preview Day.

ADVERTISING GUIDELINES: Bulletin boards are conveniently located in each community style hall’s lobby as well as the lobby of the Atrium. All material posted on the bulletin board must be approved through the Housing Office. RAs decorate the bulletin boards but all other materials posted must have a University Courtyard Approval stamp. Residents removing or defacing bulletin boards are subject to disciplinary action.

ALCOHOL POLICY: The University and University Courtyard are committed to creating a safe and healthy learning environment for all members of the campus community. The University and University Courtyard disapprove of alcohol abuse and intoxication, and any use resulting in unacceptable conduct. Abuse of alcohol in any context will not be tolerated. Violations of State Laws pertaining to the possession, use, and sale of alcoholic beverages, including underage violations, are enforced on campus.

1. In the State of California the consumption of or possession of alcoholic beverages by individuals under 21 years of age is against the law and not permitted. This law is enforced in the residence halls.
a. If you are observed drinking in any room or suite, and you are under the age of 21, you will meet with your RD and be sanctioned to Alcohol 101 or E-Chug. NO EXCEPTIONS. After the second offense you will be sanctioned by the Judicial Coordinator and be sanctioned to see a counselor at the University Health Center. After the third offense you will meet with the Assistant Director and you may be subject to dismissal and a $100 fine.
b. If you are publicly drunk (whether of age or not), you are required to meet with your RD and sanctioned to community service work as deemed appropriate by University Courtyard in its sole discretion. After the second offense you will be sanctioned by the Judicial Coordinator (JC), put on probation, referred to the Health Center, and subject to a $100 fine. After the third offense, you will be referred to the Assistant Director of Housing and you may be subject to dismissal and a $100 fine.
2. The use of alcoholic beverages by residents ages 21 and over is an individual decision. Possession (internal or external) or consumption of alcoholic beverages in and around the residence halls is permitted only by individuals 21 years of age or older, in student rooms, with doors closed, and with no minors present. It is a violation of state law to furnish alcoholic beverages to anyone under 21 years of age. If you allow individuals under 21 years of age to drink in your room/suite you may be held liable for their actions, and you will be subject to disciplinary action. Also, if anyone in the room or suite is under 21, then everyone present is in violation of policy, regardless of who has or has not been drinking.
3. Alcohol may not be consumed in any public areas, including but not limited to bathrooms, hallways, lobbies, balconies, lounges, or areas outside the residence halls, including parking lots. Staff may request to smell/see a beverage in your possession for identification purposes.
4. Kegs, party balls, large containers of alcohol, and beer bongs are not permitted in the residence halls. Possession of any one of these items may result in dismissal from the halls.
5. All alcoholic beverages must be unopened and concealed while being transported into or through the residence halls. Failure to do so will result in confiscation and immediate disposal of the beverage.
6. No resident under the age of 21 may display alcohol containers in the residence halls, whether full or empty. Violators subject to sanctions.
7. Public intoxication is not allowed in the residence halls and will result in a meeting with the RD or JC and disciplinary action (including community service work).
8. Individual room parties that create disturbances, damage, excessive noise or messes are not allowed in the residence halls. Also, drinking games, and other activities that encourage the excessive consumption of alcohol are not allowed.
9. Parties involving more than one room (sometimes referred to as “floor parties” or “suite parties”) are not allowed in the residence halls.
10. Alcohol may not be purchased, sold, or delivered in the residence halls. Selling tickets, stamps, chips, or receiving required donation, which can be exchanged for or entitle bearer to consume alcohol, is not allowed under State Alcoholic Beverage Commission regulations.
11. A maximum number of five individuals will be allowed in each resident room or a total of ten in a suite.
12. Residents in group living areas such as wings, floors, suites, or buildings that show a disregard for the alcohol policy may have the right to use alcohol withdrawn at the discretion of the Director of Housing.

Consult University Catalog and
Schedule of Courses for changes.

APPLIANCES: Electrical devices such as stereos, TVs, hair dryers, coffee pots, popcorn poppers, blenders, radios and personal computers are permitted, if they are UL approved and portable. Space heaters and cooking appliances (examples: hot plates, toasters, rice cookers) are NOT permitted!

APPLYING TO LIVE ON CAMPUS FOR 2007-2008: Residents living on campus during the Spring 2007 semester will be guaranteed and can select their 2007-2008 bed by submitting a completed 2007-2008 on-campus living application packet no later than March 26, 2007. Returning resident application submission and room selection process and acceptance dates will be published on the University Courtyard web site at www.universitycourtyard.org by January 15, 2007. 2007-2008 on-campus living applications will not be accepted from current residents until the published returning resident application submission dates.

BALCONIES: NO SMOKING! No personal items, trash, or bikes may be kept on the balconies. Lawn furniture may be brought onto the patios. No BBQs are permitted on the balconies, sidewalks or grass. We encourage you to use the BBQ pits provided, or use your own BBQ grill in the patio area by the pool. Anyone in violation of these policies will have the bike, furniture or BBQ confiscated and returned at check-out.

BED RAIL WAIVER: Every resident is required at check-in to fill out and sign a bed rail waiver or bed rail request form. If you choose not to have a bed rail, University Courtyard is not responsible for any injuries that may occur if you fall out of your bed.

BICYCLES, SKATEBOARDS, SCOOTERS AND ROLLERBLADES:

1. Bike racks are provided on the patios of Baker, Graves, and Homan halls and in areas surrounding the Atrium for the residence suites.
2. Bikes may not be parked on the sidewalks, at the entrance to any buildings, nor should they be locked to stairwells, trees, handrails, or near the entrance to the Residence Dining Facility.
3. Bikes should not be placed in bathrooms, study rooms or other public areas.
4. Bikes parked illegally may be impounded by the University Police Department.
5. Bicycles, skateboards, scooters or rollerblades are not permitted in the Atrium and residents should lock their bikes at bicycle racks conveniently located at each entrance door. Anyone riding or walking a bike, skateboard, scooter, or rollerblades in the Atrium will have it confiscated for one week. If a second offense occurs it will remain in storage until the end of the semester.
6. We discourage residents from bringing or keeping bikes in rooms/suites. If you do, you will be held responsible for any damages and charged appropriately.
7. You may not put hooks on your ceiling or walls to hang your bicycle.
8. Bikes will be tagged for impounding in June. If not removed or reported by June 30, they will be removed/impounded by the University Police Department.

Note: We highly recommend that you register your bike with the University Police Department after you arrive on campus. (Forms are available with the University Police). There is no fee for this licensing. U-shaped type bicycle locks are available to rent from the University Police Department for $5 per semester, and $15 refundable security deposit, and $8 key replacement fee if a new one is needed.

BREAKING AND ENTERING: For your safety, new handles were installed on room doors. Anyone seen or determined to have entered a room without authorization, will be subject to disciplinary action and dismissal and possible prosecution.
If you believe an unauthorized entrance into your room has been made, immediately notify the Assistant Director or Director of Housing.

CABLE TV: Basic cable hook-up and service is provided free for residents who bring a cable-ready television. Roommates share the cable television jack provided in each room. There is no start-up cost or monthly fee. If you do not have a cable-ready TV or you would like a premium channel, you will need to contact Comcast. An additional rental fee/cost and deposit for extra services are billed directly to you by Comcast. For a cable box, premium channels, or for service concerns call Comcast directly directly at 559-455-4341.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Written cancellations sent certified mail must be postmarked by July 23 (Fall/Spring) or December 14 (New Spring only). Phone or email cancellations are not accepted. If you cancel after the date noted, you forfeit a $50 processing fee and are charged a $25 per day penalty. If your cancellation is postmarked after August 23 (Fall/Spring) or January 14 (New Spring only), you must submit a “Petition for Cancellation” available at University Courtyard. If the petition is denied, you will be charged the full rate schedule based on your room assignment. If your petition is approved, 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 by August 23 (Fall/Spring) or December 14 (New Spring only) to avoid a penalty 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.

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RELEASE FROM YOUR LICENSE: Release from your Student Housing and Meal Plan License Agreement will only be allowed pursuant to the terms and conditions contained therein and not otherwise. Students may petition for release from their License Agreement on the “Petition for Cancellation of License Agreement” form available at the Atrium Customer Service Desk between August 24, 2006, through May 18, 2007 (Academic year) & January 15, 2007 through May 18, 2007 (New Spring Only). Do not sign leases or plan to move until you have been notified in writing that your petition has been approved. When filing your petition, you must submit a $50 processing fee. If you are not released, the $50 processing fee will be applied to your balance. Petitioning does not release you from your financial obligations. Residents with approved petitions may be required to pay housing balances in full and complete the check-out process (refer to full cancellation policy).

CEILINGS: You may not display any types of wall hangings, flags, or posters on the ceiling. This is a fire hazard. During health and safety inspections you will be required to remove them. If not removed by resident, Housing reserves the right to remove them.

CHANGE MACHINE: For residents needing quarters a change machine is located in the corridor of the Atrium. Residents needing smaller bills should go to the USU Snackbar.

CHANNEL 14: University Courtyard broadcasts announcements, policy updates, on-campus job opportunities, emergency notices and events at University Courtyard, Fresno State and surrounding area on Channel 14. This can be viewed daily between movies on televisions located in the lobbies. Channel 14 is also available in your room, if you or your roommate brought a television. In conjunction with Residence Life Cinema, University Courtyard provides free movies on Channel 14. You can tune in daily at no additional cost. This service is available on the lobby televisions and also in resident’s room/suite if you or your roommate brought a television. Movie schedule available at www.universitycourtyard.org.

CHECK-IN: You must move in before 11 p.m. the Friday (Fall/Spring) or Monday (Spring) before instruction begins or your room may be assigned to another student unless you have given prior notification to the Housing Office. Upon moving in you must carefully review and complete your Room Condition Report Form, sign it, and return it within two hours to the check-in table or the Atrium Customer Service Desk. You are responsible for all items listed on your check-in form.

CHECK-OUT: Detailed instructions at the conclusion of the spring semester are provided by the University Courtyard Housing Office prior to scheduled dates (refer to the Student Housing and Meal Plan License Agreement section and Housing Happenings). Residents schedule their check-out date and time in advance with a Residence Life Staff Member from their hall. Residents are responsible for any damage within their room that was not listed on the Room Condition Report Form at check-in. Any discrepancies, as well as missing or damaged items will be billed. Common area damages or excessive garbage in the common areas will be charged to the floor or wing residents. Damage or garbage in suite living rooms or bathrooms will be charged to suitemates. (Residents are not required to pack up their belongings for winter recess, however, you must complete the Winter Recess form and check-out with a Resident Advisor.)

CHECK-OUT CHECKLIST: The following needs to be completed when moving out of your room in the residence halls, no matter when.
1. Schedule an appointment at least 24 hours in advance with your Residence Life Staff member to check-out.
2. Remove all personal belongings from the room.
3. Clean your entire room/suite (dust, sweep, vacuum) and put furniture in original set-up. (Tools are available at the Atrium Customer Service Desk.)
4. Remove and dispose trash in large dumpsters outside each hall. A minimum of $100 will be billed to clean or remove garbage.
5. Clean and defrost microfridge. A $25 fee will be charged for clean-up.
6. Air Conditioner/Heater should be left on the “Auto” position (suites only) and set to 68 (heat) or 78 (air conditioning).
7. Have your RA or building staff member check you out with your RCR form. You may not reenter
the room once you have checked out.
8. Turn in your mattress pad. Failure to return the mattress pad results in a $25 fee.
9. Complete and return your forwarding address card.
Failure to follow the above check list may result in a $50 improper check-out fine.
Remittance of any refundable security deposit balance will be made in approximately three to six (3-6) weeks. If you choose to return to University Courtyard your security deposit will remain on account.

Consult University Catalog and
Schedule of Courses for changes.

CLEANING: Each resident is expected to clean up after themselves. Residents must maintain appropriate health and sanitary levels in their personal living area. All food should be kept in sealed containers and refrigerated if needed. Spoiled food should be discarded in dumpsters located outside the halls. When the condition of a room/suite is offensive and/ or jeopardizes the health of one or more occupants, the resident will be asked to correct the condition. If the resident fails to correct the condition within 48 hours, they will be subject to disciplinary action.

CLEANING SUPPLIES: are not provided. Vacuum Cleaners can be checked out at the Atrium Customer Service Desk (8 a.m.-11 p.m.). In community style halls, (Baker, Graves, Homan) vacuums can also be checked out from the desk between 7-11 p.m.

COMPUTER LAB: The computer lab is available in the Atrium for use by all University Courtyard residents 24 hours a day during the academic year. To use the lab, you must be a current resident, sign in, leave your electronic key with the computer lab assistant, and respect the rules of the computer lab, including following the instructions of the computer lab assistant. You are prohibited from loading any software onto the computer, modifying the hardware, or moving the computer or monitor. You will be asked to leave immediately should you break any computer lab rules. There is a two hour use limit for Word and Excel and a one hour limit for internet and email if there are students waiting to use the lab. Provided in the lab is a free fiber optic high-speed connection, Dell Optiplex GX620 Pentium 4 computers, and a pay-for-print service. Should you want to save your work, you must bring your own 3.5 disk, blank CD, or thumb drive. During Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring Recess, the lab is closed.

COMMON AREA DAMAGE: 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. The following procedures will be used for common area damage:

1. Damage in common areas (i.e. lounges, recreation rooms, junctions, hallways, stairwells, balconies and bathrooms) which cannot be attributed to known individuals will be considered common area damage.
2. The Director of Housing or designee will review with staff and residents how the damage occurred and to what extent the wing, floor, suite or building is held financially responsible for the damage.
3. The Facilities Coordinator will evaluate the type and extent of the damage to determine the total replacement or repair cost.
4. Residents are notified through signage and are given five days or until the end of the License Agreement period, whichever is first, to make an appointment with the Director of Housing or designee to appeal the notification of billing and/or provide verifiable information that would allow the Housing Accounting office to bill the damage to the proper individual (s).
5 At the end of the notification period, any common area damage that has not been identified as being done by specific individual(s) will become the responsibility of the residents in the area being charged. Residents’ billing statements will reflect the damage charges. Residents are expected to pay the amount during that billing period.
6. Residents will be notified of the damage, replacement or repair cost by an invoice.
7. A resident’s security deposit will be used to offset any unpaid common area charges or unpaid balances at the end of the license agreement period. If charges exceed the security deposit, residents must pay the unpaid balance.
University Courtyard has a policy of zero tolerance for vandalism in the halls. Anyone engaging
in such conduct may be dismissed, subject to monetary sanction and/or otherwise subject to civil
or criminal proceedings.

CONFERENCE ROOM: A Conference Room is available for resident use by reserving a time in advance and showing a Photo ID at the Atrium Customer Service Desk. This room can be used for group meetings or study groups. For weekly, monthly or semester use, pre-approval from the Director is required. Individual reservation for sole use is restricted. (Preference will be given to University Courtyard staff.)

CONFISCATION: If a resident is found in possession of contraband under any University Courtyard policy, campus policy, state or federal law the item in their possession may be confiscated by the Director of Housing, or designee with no advance notification. This includes but is not limited to controlled substances, drug paraphernalia, candles, incense, alcohol, cooking appliances, halogen lamps, weapons, airsoft or pellet guns, etc.


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