Terms & Conditions

By completing the Graduate Student Housing Application, you agree to the following terms and conditions:

1. Only students officially accepted for admission to California Lutheran University will be eligible for housing accommodations. Currently enrolled students will receive first preference for assignments up to the deadline date that is announced.

2. This room and board contract is considered a commitment for the entire academic year.

3. Students requesting to live on campus are expected to be aware of and abide by all the policies of the University as stated in the University Catalog and Standards of Conduct. These policies include but are not limited to: no alcohol or illegal drugs on campus, quiet hours, and a general respect for the rights of other residents.

4. The University reserves the right to make a student’s assignment to any Residence Hall and to alter the assignment requested if the Residence Hall requested is not available at the time of the receipt of the application by the University. The University also reserves the right to establish special criteria for residency in designated Residence Halls and to select students for those halls on the basis of established criteria. The University also reserves the right to assign students to any available space, to move or consolidate individual students or groups of students if the need arises.

5. Rooms may not be sublet nor may any room assignments be changed without the approval of the Residence Life Office.

6. The University observes the right to enter student rooms for the purpose of inspection, inventory, custodial service, protection of property, ensuring cooperation with University Policies, and for ensuring safety and welfare of an individual or groups of individuals.

7. This agreement does not grant permission to occupy the Residence Halls during vacation periods (i.e. holiday break between semesters) with the exception of Apartment-Style Residence Halls and Houses.

8. The University does not assume any responsibility for damage to or loss of personal belongings, including theft/burglary. Students are encouraged to obtain their own insurance coverage if their effects are not included in their parents’ homeowners policy. Information on student personal property insurance is available in the Residence Life Office.

9. A $400 housing deposit will be required when a student submits his or her application/contract. The deposit is required and is refundable, less any damage assessments, at termination of residency. Damage of undetermined origin will be distributed to all students in the hall.

10. Students who wish to cancel their housing will be assessed a cancellation fee and forfeit any/all of their housing deposit. Please refer to the Residence Life website, important dates, for specific information. Once a student occupies a room, he/she will be required to pay for on-campus housing for the entire academic year.

11. All students residing on campus are required to have a campus mail box and are responsible for checking their CLU email account.