WITHDRAWAL  

WITHDRAWAL FROM THE FIT RESIDENCE HALLS

INFORMATION AND WITHDRAWAL FORM: 

IF AT ANY TIME YOU DECIDE TO DECLINE YOUR RESIDENCE HALL SPACE YOU MUST CONTACT THE RESIDENTIAL LIFE OFFICE IN WRITING IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR REFUNDS/REDUCED CHARGES.  CONTACTING ANOTHER DEPARTMENT AT FIT DOES NOT RELINQUISH YOU FROM CHARGES. 

STUDENTS WHO ARE GRADUATING, PART OF AN EXCHANGE PROGRAM OR WITHDRAWING FROM THE COLLEGE MUST INFORM THE RESIDENTIAL LIFE OFFICE AND COMPLETE WITHDRAWAL FORMS.

Withdrawal procedure:

* Complete withdrawal form below and submit to the Residential Life Office.

* Resident must vacate the residence halls by 9:00 am the day following his/her last final exam or by 5:00 pm on posted semester end date, whichever is earlier. 

* Resident should contact his/her R.A. approximately one week before departure to schedule completion of room inventory.

* Room Condition: Room must be left in move-in condition (broom swept, drawers wiped clean, floors moped, etc.).  All unwanted items and garbage must be discarded by residents. Any items remaining will be disposed of by FIT maintenance staff at the resident’s expense. In addition to the above, residents in suites are responsible for cleaning the refrigerator, stove, kitchen cabinets/sink and bath/shower/bathroom areas.  PLEASE NOTE:  ANY resident who fails to leave his/her room in move-in condition (see above) will be charged a cleaning fee to be determined by the maintenance department.

* Return key(s) and Resident I.D. to the Residential Life Office (envelopes available at guard’s desk).

* Forwarding mail:  Two weeks prior to departure, resident must contact all individuals, companies and subscriptions of new address.  Resident must supply the mailroom with completed forwarding address card and enough forwarding labels (8 ½ x 11 sheet) to last for 30 days.  Once labels are used, all mail will be returned to sender.  Mail is forwarded for a maximum of 30 days. 

ALL CURRENT RESIDENTS WITHDRAWING FROM THE RESIDENCE HALLS MUST RETURN THEIR KEY AND ID.

Refunds cannot be made until the above withdrawal procedure has been completed

FIT RESIDENCE HALL REFUND POLICY

3 weeks prior to the first day of classes: $300.00 charge if withdrawal is completed with the Residential Life Office 3 weeks prior to the first day of classes.

Withdrawals thereafter:

* Prior to the 2nd week of classes*: Refund of 75% (charge of 25%) of total room charges

*Prior to the 3rd week of classes*: Refund of 50% (charge of 50%) of total room charges

*Prior to the 4th week of classes*: Refund of 25% (charge of 75%) of total room charges

*Beginning the 4th week of classes:  No refund

*Room portion, percentage to be refunded/charged, on or before the contract week ending Saturday (5pm):

Meal portion (Prorated on a weekly basis ending on Wednesday (5 pm).  Declining balance portion is non refundable.)

REFUND POLICY APPLIES UPON SUBMISSION OF RESIDENCE HALL APPLICATION

I will not be accepting residence hall space for the semester YEAR:
                                                                                                                   (SEMESTER)             (YEAR)

I give the FIT Residential Life office permission to cancel my billing.  I realize failure to contact the Residential Life Office of my decision may result in delay/cancellation of my registration of classes.  I further realize that I may be charged for late cancellation per Residence Contract and College Catalogue and may not stay in the residence halls for the winter recess.

Student Last Name:
First Name:
@ Number:                DATE      

Reason for withdrawal: