Student Housing Contracts are for the term of one academic year.

Applicability and Termination

THIS AGREEMENT IS NOT A LEASE AND DOES NOT CREATE A LANDLORD/TENANT RELATIONSHIP.

The student’s right to occupancy exists only so long as the student is a student in good standing at Rider and only during periods when the University is in session, and is subject to compliance with all applicable rules and regulations. Resident students who have evidenced or experienced problems in the residences may be reassigned and/or required to leave campus housing. Any action taken by the Director of Housing Operations in modifying or terminating the conditions of a student’s housing agreement is separate from and in addition to any sanctions relating to residence imposed through the University’s judicial process. The student will be liable for full payment of residence fees unless academically dismissed, graduated, or released from obligation of this payment by the Dean of Students or the Director of Housing Operations. The assignment or reassignment of rooms and roommates is an administrative decision to be made by the University at its discretion. The University may deny campus housing to returning students and applicants for readmission. This agreement does not give the student the right to occupy any particular room, residence hall, fraternity or sorority.

Refunds and Adjustments

Withdrawal from the University:
For students who withdraw from the University after the start of a semester, the following refund schedule applies:

• first day of classes to the end of the first week of classes - 80% of room and board charges;
• during the second week - 60%;
• during the third week - 40%;
• during the fourth week - 25%.
• There is no refund after the fourth week of classes.

All adjustments are based upon the date of hall checkout and will be calculated from the scheduled opening date of classes. In some cases, Federal Financial Aid refund policies may supersede University policy. All students must officially check out of the residence halls within 24 hours after completing withdrawal procedures.

Students who request release from housing but remain as a Rider Student:
For the fall semester, students who request release from housing after receiving a room assignment will forfeit the $200.00 room deposit. Students who request release from housing between August 15th and the first day classes will forfeit the $200.00 room deposit and be assessed a $400 Late Cancellation Fee. For the Spring semester, students who request release from housing between January 1 and the beginning of classes will be charged a $400 Cancellation Fee.

If a student requests release from housing after the start of a semester, the following refund schedule applies:

• first day of classes to the end of the first week of classes - 80% of room and board charges;
• during the second week of classes - 60%;
• during the third week of classes - 40%;
• during the fourth week of classes - 25%.
• There is no refund after the fourth week of classes.