KENT STATE UNIVERSITYRESIDENCE HALL CONTRACT FOR ROOM AND DINING PLANTHE RESIDENCE HALL AND DINING PLAN CONTRACT IS FOR THE CONTRACT DATES LISTED BELOW. Residence halls open on January 17, 2021 and close on April 17, 2021. The Residence Hall and Dining Plan Contract (“contract”) is for space in the residence halls and is between Kent State University and the student, and/or parent or legal guardian if the student is under the age of eighteen (18). Please be aware that once the contract is signed, the terms of the contract incorporates by reference the University Policy Regarding Student Housing (Policy Register 3342-4-05: https:/www.kent.edu/policyreg/university-policy-regarding-student-housing).A. OFFERKent State University agrees to provide a furnished room and dining plan (if contracted, see Dining Plan section), for payment of the fee in effect at the time of occupancy. The contract creates a license for the student to use campus housing and is not a lease. The relationship between Kent State University and the student is that of licensor-licensee and not that of landlord-tenant. A license creates a privilege for the student to use residential housing subject to the conditions of this contract, superseding all previous contracts as well as any verbal statements or telephone conversations made concerning this contract.This contract is for the specified contract term noted above (“Contract Term”), or balance thereof if entered into after such period has already started. Therefore, once the student has agreed to this contract, the student is expected to honor the contract for the balance of the length of the contract. Once executed, requests for exceptions/alterations or changes of the terms must be submitted in writing by the individual signing this contract. The university, by action of the Board of Trustees, or designee, reserves the right to alter any conditions of this contract, including rates, upon thirty (30) day notice. NOTE: The regular forfeiture and refund schedule does not apply to those situations that, by their nature, prohibit the university from rendering the contracted services. In the case that a refund is necessary or appropriate, the Board of Trustees will develop an alternative method that reflects the particular circumstances.B. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIESThe residence halls at Kent State University are intended to support student success. To that end, all students living in the residence halls have the following responsibilities. These responsibilities are intended to support all individuals who live, work, and support these communities including the student entering the housing contract. 1. You, the Student (herein after referred to as “You” or “Student”) agree to be enrolled, and remain enrolled, for academic credit each semester. Part-time status does not terminate this contract. A schedule of all remote courses does not terminate this contract. 2. Student agrees to accept Room and Dining Plan (if contracted) and pay the applicable fees for the specified Contract Term, or remainder thereof. If a student withdraws (exits) from the university or if a Contract Release is granted, this contract will be suspended at the time of the students checkout. Should a student re-enroll (after exiting) or be reinstated (after being academically dismissed) during the same academic year this contract was signed, the obligation of this contract will be reinstated. 3. Student understands that non-occupancy of assigned space does not terminate the contract. If a student exits the University during the contract period, the student must notify Residence Services and follow the checkout process. If a student exits the University and does not checkout of the residence hall, housing charges will continue. 4. Student agrees to the terms, conditions, policies, rules and regulations contained in the Hallways Handbook, the University Policy Register, laws of the United States, the State of Ohio, and all local laws for the City of Kent or Portage County.5. Student agrees to be held liable for damages to university property. In addition, all floor/community residents can collectively be held responsible for damages to public areas that cannot be attributed to specific individuals. Damage charges include replacement cost(s) along with any associated labor cost. Student agrees that any damage charges shall be assessed to the students account.6. Student agrees to support the safety, health, and well-being of the residence hall community. If a students behavior compromises the safety, health, and well-being of the community, the Department of Residence Services may refer the student to Psychological Services or to the Office of Student Conduct. Failure to comply with this referral and/or continued compromising behavior will result in termination of the contract. Please refer to Termination of Contract section. 7. Student agrees to complete the reside