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Residence Agreement

When you apply for Stanford University housing, you must sign a Residence Agreement, a legally binding contract that governs occupancy, conduct in University housing, and expectations for proper maintenance of your residence room or apartment. Carefully read the entire agreement before you sign it.

Under the Residence Agreement, you accept responsibility for paying rent for the entire academic year, Autumn quarter through Spring quarter. If you move into Stanford housing mid-year, you are responsible for rent from the time you are assigned to a residence through the end of Spring term. Graduate students on full year contracts are bound by the Residence Agreement Autumn quarter through Summer quarter.

The Residence Agreement also specifies expectations for personal conduct. Stanford’s community includes students and staff of different genders, races, colors, religions, sexual orientations, marital statuses, and national and ethnic origins. Stanford highly values this diversity, as it contributes significantly towards each student’s social, cultural, and intellectual life. Therefore, conduct that violates the rights of others is grounds for immediate termination of your occupancy in University housing and/or the withdrawal of future University housing privileges. In addition, such conduct may result in University disciplinary action under Stanford’s Fundamental Standard.

If you fail to sign a Residence Agreement, your assignment is subject to cancellation and a cancellation fee. Additionally, a hold may be placed on your enrollment.

Disclosures, Notices and Warnings

Visit http://studenthousing.stanford.edu/disclosures to view information on lead, asbestos, pest control and Megan’s Law.

Exterior Landscape and Storage Policies

See Exteriors & Storage for information on permitted and restricted outdoor activities in Student Housing, including the approved exterior patio coverings and storage containers.

Last modified Tue, 10 Apr, 2012 at 16:26