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Contract Terms & Conditions Housing and Food Service Contract Terms and Conditions

Important information

Please read carefully through the following Point Park University housing and food service contract terms and conditions.

General (Housing and Food Service)

  1. Non-Transferable – This contract is between the named student and Point Park University. It may not be transferred to another individual.
  2. Single Contract – Students may not occupy the residence halls of Point Park University without participating in a meal plan, unless the student has received the prior written consent of Point Park University, or unless the student resides in the Boulevard Apartments.  Except for the Commuter and Boulevard Apartment Meal Plan Contract, all contracts are for housing and food service together, not one or the other. 
  3. Payment of Fees – All charges and fees for housing and food service for the period of this contract must be paid in full before the first day of occupancy/meal plan use unless the student has made other payment arrangements with the Office of Student Accounts.
  4. Contract Period – Contracts are for both the fall and spring semesters of the academic year, except for the Commuter and Boulevard Apartment Meal Plan Contract, which is contracted per semester.
  5. Other Rules, Regulations, and Policies – The student acknowledges having read and understood this contract before signing it and having read or having had an opportunity to read the published rules, regulations, and policies regarding residence life and food service at Point Park University. The student agrees to abide by any and all such rules, regulations, and policies, and any and all changes thereto.  

Residence Life (Housing)

  1. Eligibility – During the period of this contract the student must be enrolled full-time at Point Park University in their program of study, actively attending classes, and current with respect to all financial obligations to the university. A student who is not enrolled full-time, actively attending classes, or is not in good standing with regard to any financial obligation to the university will be subject to removal from the residence hall facilities.
  2. Maintenance Fee –Students who are new to living in the residence halls are required to pay a $250 maintenance fee.  This fee is a one-time fee that is not refunded when the student successfully terminates from the residences hall facilities.  The maintenance fee is non-refundable after May 1.  The housing contract is not considered fully submitted until this fee is paid.  If the student is new to the university, the tuition deposit must also be paid.
  3. Cancellation –Contracts canceled prior to occupying the space will be eligible for a full refund. Failure to occupy the assigned room before noon of the second day of classes without prior notification to Housing and Occupancy Management (“No Show”) at studentlife@pointpark.edu will result in the loss of assigned accommodations. Cancellations after taking occupancy of the room and “no shows” will be subject to the Refund Schedule of Housing Charges.  The maintenance fee is non-refundable after May 1.
  4. Refund Schedule for Housing Charges – Any student who voluntarily terminates their housing contract and moves out of the residence halls after taking occupancy of the room and prior to the end of the term will be subject to the following refund schedule:
    1. First calendar week, 90%
    2. Second calendar week, 75%
    3. Third calendar week, 50%
    4. Fourth calendar week, No Refund
  5. Access – Students shall have full access to the assigned residence hall facility when the university is in session, as set forth in Point Park University's academic calendar.
  6. Break Periods – The residence halls are open during Thanksgiving and Spring Breaks. Students who prefer to remain in the residence halls during these periods may do so.  Students may not stay in Lawrence and Thayer Halls during the Winter Break.  Students living in Conestoga Suites and the Boulevard Apartments are permitted to remain during these break periods.  There is no food service provided during Thanksgiving, Winter, or Spring Breaks.
  7. Room Assignments – Room assignment requests will receive consideration based upon available space and the date of receipt of a fully submitted contract. If the student is new to the residence halls the contract is not considered fully submitted until the $250 maintenance fee is paid.  If the student is new to the university, the tuition deposit must also be paid before a contract is considered complete. Subject to the availability of space, the university will make every effort to assign accommodations according to student preference, but the university will not guarantee assignment to a particular building, type of accommodation, specific roommate, or single room. The housing contract includes an option for students to select their gender identity, and housing assignments will be based on that identity. Additionally, Housing and Occupancy Management will work with students individually to best address their needs.  Point Park University is committed to creating a safe learning, working, and living environment for all students and reserves the right to change or cancel assignments in the interest of order, health, safety, or discipline with the appropriate written notice.
  8. Room Change/Transfer – Requests to transfer or change from one room to another will be considered based upon space available, date and time of request, and the necessity of the transfer. All transfers must have the approval of Housing and Occupancy Management. To request a room change, students are required to meet with their resident educator (RE) first, then submit a Room Change Request Form. The university reserves the right to deny any change request.  No room changes will be approved during the first two weeks of the semester.
  9. Housing Accommodation Request– Students who require any residence life accommodations (including those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act), may be required to register online with Accessibility Services. For accessibility questions, please contact the Office of Accessibility Services at accessibility@pointpark.edu
  10. Guarantee – Housing is guaranteed for incoming freshmen until June 1, 2023 with a fully submitted contract.  Otherwise, residential space is allocated based upon availability and is not guaranteed.
  11. Prohibitions – The student agrees not to use, possess, or permit others to use or possess, for any purpose, the following items within the residence hall facilities of Point Park University:
    1. Drugs or substances listed as controlled under local, state, or federal laws and regulations
    2. Alcoholic beverages, including beer and wine, if under 21 years of age
    3. Firearms, including weapons, explosives, toxic chemicals, candles, lanterns, flame lamps, or other flame or spark emitting articles
    4. Fireworks of any kind
    5. Microwaves, hot plates, electric coffee pots, or other appliances (for those living in Lawrence and Thayer halls)
    6. Halogen lamps
    7. Hover boards
    8. Weightlifting equipment
    9. Wireless internet routers
    10. Pets
    11. Point Park University's firefighting and other safety equipment except in genuine emergencies and for the purpose intended for such equipment.
  12. Inspections – Routine room inspections by the university to determine compliance with Point Park University rules and regulations will be announced at least one day in advance; however, university personnel may enter a room at any time in case of emergency, health and safety issues, or whenever a violation of the residence life rules and regulations of the university requires such entry. Whenever a room is entered without the knowledge or consent of the student, a "Notice of Entry" will be placed in the room.
  13. Personal Property and Loss – Personal belongings include, but are not limited to, furniture, clothing, jewelry, laptops, cell phones, and money. Personal belongings are not the responsibility of Point Park University.  Resident students may leave their personal belongings in their rooms during fall and spring break periods if they are returning to the same room.   The university will take reasonable precautions during these periods but is not responsible for any loss. Also, the university is not responsible for losses that are due, but not limited to, water, fire, or other accidental damage. The university strongly encourages purchasing personal property insurance through your homeowner's or renter's insurance. 
  14. Damage to Common Areas – Charges for damage to common areas of the residence hall facilities, including corridors, stairways, washrooms, toilets, elevators, lounges, and others will be levied equally against all residents on the floor where the damage occurs, or if common areas, against all students in a particular residence hall, unless the responsibility for such damage is clearly determined.
  15. Termination and Forfeiture -Within 72 hours of the following conditions or events, the student will terminate from the residence hall facilities and forfeit housing and food service rights:  
    1. Notice of non-payment of housing and food service charges in full by the date specified on the invoice or in any other payment plan agreed to by Point Park University and the student
    2. Notice of non-payment of other university charges, including tuition and fees as promised by the student in other agreements or promissory notes to Point Park University
    3. Notice of dismissal for academic or other reasons
    4. Notice of dismissal from residence by the Vice President of Student Affairs or their designee, due to violation of any university rules, regulations or policies, or any provision of this contract
  16. Vacating Residence Halls – The student agrees to vacate the residence halls facilities upon voluntary withdrawal from school, at the end of the spring semester, or upon graduation, within 24 hours of the final day of the contract, in accordance with Point Park University's vacating procedures. Failure to return the room key after the completion of this contract will result in a fine to recore the door.
  17. Conduct - The student agrees to occupy the residence hall facilities in accordance with all rules, regulations and policies and in a manner considerate of the rights of other students and agrees to refrain from loud and raucous behavior, loud stereo, radio, and TV volume, and from otherwise disturbing other residents.

Food Service

  1. Eligibility - During the period of this contract the student must remain in good standing with regard to any financial obligation to the university or the meal plan will be subject to termination.
  2. Meal Plan Exemption - A student requesting exemption from the meal plan for medical reasons will be required to provide supporting documentation from the student's medical provider. 
  3. Guarantee - Meals are not guaranteed when food service facilities are closed. When the university is not in session, food service facilities are closed, and meal plans and Flex dollars are not able to be used. 
  4. Carryover – Meals and meal blocks do not carry over from fall to spring semester. Flex dollars carry over from fall to spring semester but must be used by the end of the spring semester.
  5. Unused Meals - No credit is given for unused meals or Flex dollars.
  6. Termination – If this contract is terminated for any reason, the unused portion of the meal charges will be credited to the student's account, less a cancellation fee equivalent to seven (7) days of meals or seven (7) meal blocks depending on the type of meal plan.  Credit issued to a student's account for the unused portion of the meal charges will first be applied to pay other charges owed to the university by the student.  Refunds are issued according to the Student Refunds Policy.