Residency Requirement
It is the policy of the University to require students to reside in the residence halls unless one of the circumstances listed below applies. Primary goals for this policy are to extend the college educational experience for students and to create a residential community. Residence hall staffs work with students toward making the residence halls an attractive place to live in order to facilitate student growth and development. Each hall develops its own sense of identity and community spirit which becomes an integral part of the overall campus living environment.
To be exempt from the residency policy, the student, at the beginning of the term for which the exemption is desired, must be:
1. 21 years of age, or
2. Of senior class status, or
3. Married, or
4. A veteran with at least two years active military duty, or
5. Commuting from the permanent residence of a parent or legal guardian. Permanent residence must be within a 30-mile radius of the College.
Residence Hall Contracts are on-going, continuous, and binding. Returning students are expected to request their rooming preference on an annual basis and should understand that until they are officially released from the residency requirement they are bound by the provisions of their initial contract. Exemptions are cited above and require the student to file the official “Application to Waive the Residency Requirement” form which may be obtained from the Office of Residence Life or downloaded from the McKendree website. Residents should not consider themselves released from this policy requirement prior to receiving written approval from the Dean of Students.
General rules and regulations governing residence on campus are included in the residence hall section of the Student Handbook, which is available on the McKendree website. It is assumed that students submitting a Residence Hall Contract understand and agree to abide by the rules and regulations which govern campus residency, particularly as they apply to McKendree’s status as an alcohol-free campus and to its inter-hall visitation program.
Housing Application
Last Name First Name
Street Address
City State Zip
Phone
Student Status
Housing needed for:
Housing preference First Choice
Second Choice
Third Choice
I am a: I prefer a: (Smoking is not allowed in residence hall rooms.)
I prefer to study (check all that apply)
mornings late night alone with TV/stereo on in total silence
evenings in groups a great deal aloud
I can best be described as (check all that apply)
active introvert extrovert leader follower
quiet shy private talker listener
I would rather
I prefer to clean my room
What types of extracurricular activities will you be involved in at McKendree?
Football Soccer Volleyball Basketball Wrestling
Track/Cross Country Bowling Golf Baseball Softball Tennis Hockey Cheerleading Band Choir Greek Life Dance Team
Describe your worst nightmare in a roommate.
Describe your ideal roommate.
Do you have a documented medical or other condition that we should be aware of when making your housing placement? (If yes, please explain.)
yes no
Housing & Meal Plan Contract
Name
Name of Parent/Guardian (if student is under 18)
By submitting this contract, I (we) certify that I (we) have read and understand the terms and conditions of the 2007-2008 Housing and Meal Plan Contract. When accepted by the University, this contract and the deposit constitute a binding agreement for the full academic year 2007-2008. In signing this contract, I (we) agree to abide by the terms and conditions of this contract, including the selection of a meal plan. (Only McKendree West residents may opt not to purchase a meal plan.) Changes in meal plans may be made by September 3, 2007 for the fall semester and by January 23, 2008 for the spring semester.
It is further agreed and understood that the student shall not make or permit any use of the room or make any use of any part of the residence hall which would violate civil law or University regulations; would be potentially dangerous to life, limb, or property; or would interfere with the study, sleep, or comfort of any resident of the residence hall. The student agrees to promptly and fully comply with all University policies as outlined in the Catalog and Student Handbook as well as instructions given by designated representatives of the College acting in accordance with their duties.
Meal Plan Choice: 10 Meal Plan 15 Meal Plan 19 Meal Plan
120 Meal Block 150 Meal Block No Meal Plan