(Frequently Asked Questions)
Please read through this material completely as it contains information that is important and may answer some questions regarding summer housing. You will be held responsible for all terms and conditions outlined below. If you have any questions, please contact The Office of Residential Life by phone (x3013) or e-mail (orl@titan.iwu.edu).
Dodds Hall - Dodds Hall opened in 1970. The hall was dedicated to an outstanding alumnus, Glenn W. Dodds, for his distinguished service to secondary education. A former IWU staff member, Mr. Dodds' family owned the original property on which Dodds Hall was built. This four-story hall has a capacity of 153 and offers a suite-living concept in a fully carpeted, air-conditioned setting. Each suite contains a living room and four student rooms accommodating eight residents who share common bath facilities with an adjoining suite. Both double-occupancy rooms and a limited number of singles are available. Formal and recreational lounges complete this unique residence hall. New, stackable, versatile furniture was added to Dodds in 1998 and the building was completely renovated during the summer of 2000, including the installation of network and cable to each room.
RA staff - Dodds Hall will be staffed by three Resident Assistants. A staff member will be on-duty in the residence hall each night, and the hall desk will be open from 7 PM until 8:30 PM so that residents may check out equipment, etc.
Billing - The cost of summer housing is $600, but students who move within the approved "rebate windows" can earn two $50 rebates ($100 total reduction) for a total summer housing cost of $500. As a comparison, students living in the residence halls during the academic year pay approximately $350/month in rent.
DEPOSIT
The accounts of all students accepted into summer housing will be assessed a non-refundable $100 deposit on May 14, 2011. Students accepted but who withdraw from summer housing in writing (email sschalle@iwu.edu) before May 14, 2011 will not be charged the non-refundable deposit.
REBATE
A $50 moving rebate will be available to students who move to and from their summer space within the rebate window and guidelines. Students with moving date conflicts will not qualify for the rebate:
| Check-in rebate ($50) | Check-out rebate ($50)* |
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*SEP students moving into Fall 2011 spaces will qualify if they abide by the guidelines listed above with an alternate moving window defined in the SEP Program Contract. |
PAYMENTS
Summer housing payments are to be accrued according to the following schedule. Months are billed on an "all-or-nothing" basis. This means that a months rent will not be pro-rated by day or week. A student living in the residence hall for all or part of the month will pay the entire month's rent. A lump sum of rent charges will be reported to the Business Office and added to student accounts in early September.
| Payment amount | Payment report date | Pays for housing in... |
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$100 |
May 13 |
Deposit/June |
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$100 |
By June 1 |
June |
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$200 |
By July 1 |
July |
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$200 |
By August 1 |
August |
Keys - Three keys are provided for your use. One is for the outside door; one is the suite key; the other is your room key. Keys may be picked up when you move in on May 29. As during the academic year, it is your responsibility to return these keys upon check-out from the hall. Failure to return keys or the loss of keys will result in a recore of the room and the replacement of all related keys, for which you will be responsible and assume the costs. Always keep your room locked and carry your keys when not in your room. In the event of being locked out between 8 AM and 4 PM, M-F, contact the Office of Residential Life (x3013). During other times, contact the Resident Assistant-On-Duty. If none is available, call the Memorial Center Main Desk by dialing '0.' There will be a $5.00 fee for each lockout.
Hall Lockup - The hall will be locked 24 hours a day (seven days a week). Each resident is equally responsible for maintaining the hall's security. Be sure to check first floor windows at night to see that they are locked securely. If you notice propped doors, please un-prop them for your own safety.
Check-out - A Resident Assistant will check out all residents from the hall. Students who check-out within the moving rebate window and guidelines will qualify for a $50 rebate. All students must arrange for a check-out appointment by calling the Office of Residential Life (x3013) at least twenty-four hours in advance of the time you need to leave (or the Friday before any weekend check-out). At the time of check-out, the room should be empty, clean and free from garbage. You must also turn in all hall-related keys, complete and sign the room condition report form for your room and pay any hall or room damage fees. You will be assessed a $25.00 improper check-out fee if you do not follow the above guidelines and a $5 processing fee if damages must be charged to your student account.
Telephone Service - In order to make long-distance calls from your room, you must have an authorization code distributed from the Telecommunications Office. You will be able to use your regular authorization code during the summer months.
Mail - Mail delivery to your hall will be via mailboxes located at the Hall Desk. You may pick up any mail you receive using your room key. Mail sent should be addressed to 1301 N. East Street, and should be marked "Summer Housing." Mail delivery will continue for summer housing students after moves have been made to Fall 2011 spaces between August 1, 2011 and August 22, 2011. Students arriving to campus early who have not lived on campus throughout the summer will not have mail delivered to them during this period. The service is only offered to those students who have remained in residence throughout the summer. Regular mail delivery to all residence hall students for the Fall 2012 term will begin August 22, 2012.
Custodial Service - Routine custodial service will be daily (Monday-Friday). Please help the custodial staff out by cleaning up after yourself. Only public areas and bathrooms will be cleaned. Keep your hall as clean as possible--thanks!
Maintenance Work - Occasionally maintenance work must be done in the hall. Every attempt will be made to notify you should work cause the loss of electricity or water. We appreciate your understanding that maintenance work may need to be done with the resultant inconvenience.
Kitchen - Dodds Hall has two kitchen areas. Their use is for all residents. When you cook you are required to remain in visual contact with the stove that is turned on at all times. Please clean up after yourself. It is recommended that you not store your food in public areas, but if you choose to do so, please label the items with your name. Please be courteous and considerate in your use of the kitchen--kitchen privileges can be limited or revoked. The Office of Residential Life is not responsible for stolen items.
Policies - All University and hall policies remain in effect throughout the summer period, including policies regarding drugs and alcohol. Violations of these or other University policies will, in all likelihood, result in immediate expulsion from summer housing.
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