Student Handbook - University of Dubuque

Damage to the PropertyThe cost of any damage to the University housing will be deducted from the resident’s housingdeposit. Residents will be liable for additional cost of damage that may exceed the housingdeposit and for damage to other University property caused by pets or children. The Office ofFinance and Auxiliary Services has responsibility for determining the cost of damage toUniversity property.DepositsA $100 enrollment deposit is required of every student (an additional deposit is required ofdistance students). An additional $100 advance housing deposit is required along with acompleted Housing Application of any student who requests on campus housing. This will beapplied to the security deposit. A security deposit equal to one month’s rent will be charged fortownhouses or apartments and must accompany signed lease prior to check-in.Security deposit, minus cost of damage repair and/or cleaning, will be refunded within 60 days ofcheck-out date. The Director of Residence Life will verify if proper check-out procedures havebeen followed. The deposit will not be refunded if the student vacates the premises before theend of the contract, unless the student withdraws from the program.Fire Equipment and ProceduresFire extinguishers are located in the townhouse kitchen area. Apartments are equipped withsmoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. Residents are not to tamper with the fireequipment nor are they to use such equipment in any situation other than a genuine emergency.Residents are strongly urged to familiarize themselves and their family members with exit routesfrom their house/apartment building for use in the event of fire. In the event of a fire that cannot beimmediately contained with fire extinguishers everyone should exit immediately by the quickestpossible route. Immediately call the Dubuque Fire Department at 9-911, and then call campussecurity at 563/589-3333.FurnishingsTownhouses for commuter students are furnished with a bed (frame and mattress), desk, chair,closet space, and chest of drawers for each student. The shared living space is furnished withdining room table and chairs, living room armchairs, sofa, and coffee table. The kitchen isequipped with a refrigerator, electric oven and stove, and dishwasher.Townhouses for families are not furnished. However, townhouses are equipped with a refrigerator,electric oven and stove, dishwasher, window coverings, electric garage door opener andwasher/dryer hook-ups.Under no circumstances may furnishings or appliances be removed from, or exchanged among,housing units without the permission of the Director of Residence Life.111