University Apartments

Pets and Service or Assistance Animals

For Residence Halls, University Apartments, & Corps Halls

The only animals allowed in residence halls or apartments are fish living in an aquarium (20 gallon maximum), service animals (as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act), assistance animals (as defined by the Fair Housing Act), and the official university mascot.

Assistance animals (as defined by the Fair Housing Act) are only allowed in a student’s room or apartment after a request has been submitted and permission has been granted by the Department of Residence Life. Requests for assistance animals must be approved in writing before the student brings the animal into the hall or apartment. Requests for assistance animals should be directed to Jeff Wilson, Associate Director, Housing Assignments Office.

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Child Supervision / Child Endangerments

For Gardens Apartments Only

The Department of Residence Life’s goal is to encourage and facilitate the use of the Community Center at the Gardens Apartments by residents, parents, grandparents and children of all ages. It is not the Community Center’s function or purpose to provide childcare or supervision for children while parents or other accompanying adults are outside the Community Center or busy with other tasks within the Community Center.

Parents or caregivers are responsible to see that proper supervision is provided for all children at all times.

If young children are found without proper adult supervision, staff will make reasonable attempts to contact the parent or caregiver. The parent or caregiver should be prepared to show identification. If the parent or caregiver cannot be located, the University Police will be contacted

Children under the age of 12 cannot be in the Community Center without adult supervision at any time. Children who are disruptive, display inappropriate behavior or require excessive staff attention may be asked to leave the Community Center.

All staff members are required to abide by the Texas reporting laws for abusive and neglectful supervision.

The Texas Family Code defines neglectful supervision as placing a child in or failing to remove a child from a situation that requires judgment or actions beyond the child’s level of maturity, physical condition or mental abilities.

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Cancellation Fees

For White Creek Apartments Only

The Housing contract is for the entire academic year. Housing charges are billed each semester and are subject to change without notice.

If a student terminates this contract for the Fall Semester, the student will be responsible for the following:

Charges for Fall Semester (New to Housing Students):

  • Prior to May 1 – No Penalty
  • May 2 to May 30 – $500.00
  • June 1 to August 14 – $1,000.00
  • August 15 (or after move-in) – 100% of Fall Semester Rent

Charges for Fall Semester (Returning Students):

  • Prior to April 1 – No Penalty
  • April 1 to May 30 – $500.00
  • June 1 to August 14 -$1,000.00
  • August 15 (or after move-in) – 100% of Fall Semester Rent

If a student terminates this contract for the Spring Semester, the student will be responsible for the following:

Charges for Spring Semester (New to Spring Assigned Students Only):

  • Prior to December 1 – No Penalty
  • December 1 to Jan 14 – $500.00
  • January 15 (or after student has moved in) – 100% of Spring Semester Rent

Charges for Spring Semester (Returning Students):

Students who cancel their housing assignment after the student has moved in for the Fall are subject to 100% of the Spring Semester Rent.

Charges for Summer Semester (12-month Contracts only):

  • Prior to May 1 – No Penalty
  • May 1 to 5 class day – $500.00
  • After 6 class day – 100% of Summer Rent

Exceptions will be granted for students who will graduate at the end of the Fall Semester or who will participate in cooperative education, student teaching, or study abroad programs for the Spring Semester, provided written notification is received in the Housing Assignments Office no later than 5:00 pm, November 15. Written verification for exceptions must be provided. Exceptions will also be made for students who are academically restricted from re-enrollment or who become medically unable to return for the Spring Semester as long as written notification and verification is received prior to the beginning of classes for the Spring Semester.

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Halogen Torchiere Lamps

For Residence Halls & University Apartments

Halogen torchiere lamps can pose a serious fire hazard and therefore are not permitted inside rooms/apartments. Halogen torchiere lamps found in apartments and residence halls may be confiscated, and residents may face disciplinary charges.

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Guests / Visitors

For Residence Halls & University Apartments

A guest is defined as a person who does not live in the apartment or residence hall room. This includes other students, residents, friends, parents, siblings, or other relatives of the residents of that room/apartment. A guest/visitor may stay no longer than two consecutive nights.

Residence Hall residents are allowed to host guests in their apartments according to the policies outlined in the Resident Handbook. However, violating an apartment mate’s right of entry into the room or hindering an apartment mate’s ability to study and/or sleep in their room (because of a guest’s presence) is considered a violation of guest privileges.

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Roofs / Exterior Walls

For Residence Halls & University Apartments

University building roofs and exterior walls are considered restricted University property and are off limits to students. If something is lost on a roof, contact an area office or an apartment office to have it recovered.

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Host Responsibility

For Residence Halls & University Apartments

Hosts are responsible for the behavior of their guest(s) at all times and are obligated to inform the guest(s) of all university and Department of Residence Life rules and regulations. Violations of any rule or regulations by a guest may result in disciplinary action being taken against both the host and guest.

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Projectiles

For Residence Halls & University Apartments

Propelling devices, such as rockets, catapults, slingshots, Nerf-type guns or any homemade device for the purpose of launching an object, are prohibited. Objects may not be thrown into or out of windows or off of the balconies.

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Hazing

For Residence Halls & University Apartments

Having firsthand knowledge of the planning of such activities or firsthand knowledge that an incident of this type has occurred and failing to report it to appropriate university officials is also a violation under this rule. In the event that you have information concerning a hazing incident or intent to haze, immediately contact any Department of Residence Life staff member, the Offices of the Dean of Student Life or the University Police.

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