Resident Life Handbook

Family Student Housing
Your Housing Contract

Eligibility and Application

The Student or prospective Student, or other guarantor, is hereafter, referred to collectively as the “Student”. The Student agrees to be enrolled in a Dixie State College certificate or degree-seeking program each academic semester for a minimum of nine (9) credit hours. The Student’s application will be processed regardless of the status of the Student’s admission to the College. If admission to the College is denied after Student has been accepted into Family Student Housing, it is the responsibility of the Student to notify Housing and Resident Life in writing within ten (10) days of receipt of denial from the College for the $300 security deposit to be refunded.

Duration of Contract

Contracts expire three calendar days after Dixie State College Spring Graduation commencement, unless a different termination date is specified.

Contract Cancellation by Student

To terminate the contract, the Student is required to submit written notification, in person or via mail, email or fax to:

Housing and Resident Life
974 East 100 South
St. George, Utah 84770

Email: housing@dixie.edu

Fax: (435) 656-4050

The postmark on the envelope or date stamp on email or fax will be used as the date of official notification.

Cancellation Deadlines

If written notification is received 30 days prior to move-in date, the $300 security deposit and any prepaid rent will be refunded.

Contract Termination

A Student desiring to terminate this contract prior to the completion of this academic year contract may do so for the following reasons with written notification provided to the Housing and Resident Life Office:

1. Graduation, Change in Marital Status, Military Service, or Medical Condition. This circumstance must occur during the semester for which the Student is requesting to be released. Furthermore, the Student is responsible to provide sufficient written documentation verifying reasons for withdrawal. All documentation will be reviewed by Housing before approval is granted.
2. Complete withdrawal and non-registration from Dixie State College for the remainder of the academic year will release the Student from their remaining contractual obligations. However, the $300 deposit will be forfeited and rental charges prorated to date of checkout along with any additional cleaning fees will be assessed. The Student must notify Housing and Resident Life in writing of their intent to vacate.

Contract Cancellation by Housing and Resident Life

Housing and Resident Life may terminate this contract and take possession of any unit at any time for violation of the provisions contained herein or in the Resident Life Handbook when it is in the best interest of Housing and Resident Life, the College and/or the Student.

No refunds will be granted the Student in cases where the termination of the contract is based upon disciplinary actions or College suspension.

Reasons for Possible Termination

1. Failure to pay rent or any other housing charges when due.
2. Noncompliance with the rules and regulations of Dixie State College Housing and Resident Life (as outlined in Resident Life Handbook); federal, state, and local laws; or Dixie State College policies, where applicable.
3. Damage from fire, smoke or other causes making the apartment uninhabitable.
4. False statements or misrepresentation by the Student made in connection with this contractual agreement