Student Handbook - University of Dubuque

Young children playing outside should be under the immediate supervision of an adult orresponsible older child. Please encourage your children to follow the command of Jesus, “Do toothers as you would have them do to you” (Matthew 7:12). When engaged in play, kindness inword and deed should be emphasized at all times. If play becomes rough, please remind yourchildren of the expectations of the community.Cleanliness of PropertyAt least semi-annually the Director of Residence Life will make health, safety, generalmaintenance, and condition inspections of townhouses and apartments owned by the Universityof Dubuque for potential health hazards and maintenance problems. Residents will be expected tomaintain an acceptable degree of cleanliness in their dwelling. Housing deposits may be retainedfor cleaning of units that are not left in satisfactory condition.Cohabitation PolicyThe Seminary, as an institution of the Presbyterian Church (USA), seeks to inculcate practices andvirtues consistent with the faith of the church. Those preparing for ministry in the name of JesusChrist are to live lives worthy of the Gospel of Christ. The Seminary holds that members of thecommunity are to live in fidelity within the covenant of marriage or chastity in singleness. Assuch, cohabitation in University housing is prohibited and will result in disciplinary action.Computer AccessAll townhouse units are wired to the University computer network. Residents should contact theTechnology HelpDesk for information on connecting to the service. Residents in Potterveldapartments are responsible for establishing their own access. This may be done throughtelephone modems or cable connections.Contract RenewalStudents desiring to renew their contract for an additional year must sign a new contract byMay 31 of each year. Residents who fail to sign a new contract must vacate their housing unit byMay 31 so a new resident can be assigned. There will be a $100 fine for non-compliance.Contracts and RentThe Office of Residence Life will issue contracts for townhouses, houses, and apartments. TheDirector of Residence Life has been designated by the University to sign all contracts forUniversity housing. The term of the contract is from the week of the month you move in untilthe next May 31. Rent is paid at the Student Accounts Office, third floor of the Myers Teachingand Administrative Center, and is due the first of each month. A year-long rental agreement isavailable through the Office of Residence Life.Residents cannot sublet housing space or make special arrangements for accommodation offellow students on their own.110