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Please Remember, it is the

• applicant’s responsibility to read the entire University Courtyard application packet, written and phone communication, and meet all deadlines.
• resident’s responsibility to read and understand items listed below, the Student Handbook and Weekly Planner provided at check-in, and weekly Housing Happenings issues. Upon move-in, it is the resident's responsibility to check their campus mailbox daily as University Courtyard communicates with residents primarily through their campus mailbox.

Applicants and current residents must notify the university and University Courtyard separately if they move.

• University address changes are submitted online at www.my.csufresno.edu.
• University Courtyard address changes are submitted in writing at the Atrium Customer Service Desk or mailed to University Courtyard, 5152 N. Barton Avenue RH 82, Fresno, CA 93740-8013.
  • New applicants should immediately notify University Courtyard of any address or phone number changes to expedite application status, bed assignment (subject to availability), and waiting list communication.
  • Current residents must submit a “Request to Forward Mail” card prior to moving as the United States Post Office does not accept address changes from students living on campus. First class mail only is forwarded for thirty days.

There are separate application processes for the university and University Courtyard. It is the student's responsibility to apply and communicate separately with each entity.

• University application is available online at www.my.csufresno.edu . See site for deadlines.

Assignments are made based on priority status and date the completed application is received (subject to bed availability or placed on the University Courtyard waiting list). Every attempt will be made to honor the preferences indicated on the Application and Personal Profile; however, because some halls or room types are requested more than others, it may not be possible to provide one of the top choices. Room and board fees are assessed based on assigned bed and selected meal plan. Applicants may be assigned to a permanent or temporary bed. Residents assigned to a permanent bed space, pay the published rate for the room type the resident checks into. Residents assigned to a temporary room, pay the daily room rate for the temporary room. If a resident is later assigned to a permanent room, a prorated room type fee is assessed beginning the day the resident moves to the permanent bed space.

Phone cancellations are not accepted. Applicants (Fall/Spring or NEW Spring only) with guaranteed or assigned temporary or permanent beds must submit a written cancellations sent certified mail and postmarked by

30 days prior to opening day: Assessed the $50 nonrefundable application fee and $50 processing fee

29 days to 1 day prior to opening day: Assessed the $50 nonrefundable application fee, $50 processing fee and $25 per day penalty.

Opening date or later: Submit a “Petition for Cancellation of Student Housing and Meal Plan License Agreement,” with a $50 processing fee subject to approval. The petition is available at University Courtyard Atrium Customer Service Desk or call (559) 278-2345 for a petition to be mailed. If the petition is denied, you will be charged the full rate schedule amount based on your room assignment. If your petition is approved, you will be assessed a penalty of up to 30 days room and board in addition to the $50 nonrefundable application fee and $50 processing fee.

Exceptions:

Denied university admission: You must notify University Courtyard in writing by certified mail along with your letter of denial by one day prior to opening (Fall/Spring or NEW Spring only) to avoid a penalty, $50 processing fee and $50 nonrefundable application fee being assessed. University Courtyard housing application and California State University, Fresno admission are separate processes. It is your responsibility to notify each office separately if you do not attend.

University Courtyard Waiting List: Applicants that have not been guaranteed or assigned a bed by the day prior to opening or offered a bed within 10 days after opening are assessed $50 nonrefundable application fee and released from their license agreement. The $50 processing fee and $50 nonrefundable application fee are not assessed. For deadlines Click Here

• The university communicates with applicants/students primarily at www.my.csufresno.edu via general announcements and the university e-mail address. Applicants are encouraged to immediately set-up a university e-mail address to review application status, acceptance, course registration dates, and payment. The e-mail account is also used to communicate with administrators, faculty and staff in addition to family and friends. Choose an e-mail name and address that reflects how you want to perceived.
• University Courtyard communicates primarily with students via their permanent address (new applicants) or campus mailbox (current residents).
• Student: The university and University Courtyard are separate entities. It is the student’s responsibility to communicate separately with each entity.

Complete on-campus living application packet requires the submission of the

• Application and Personal Profile – Original only
• Student Housing and Meal Plan License Agreement – Original and one copy
• Emergency Information and Health Insurance Card – Original only
• Meningococcal Disease and Information Form – Original only
• $50 nonrefundable application fee
• $150 security deposit
• Financial Aid and Special Payment Plan Agreement: Original and one copy. Complete only if you meet the eligibility requirements.

Applicants are notified in writing of their application status (complete or incomplete) or bed availability (guaranteed bed,University Courtyard waiting list, or incomplete application) approximately 14 days after receipt of application packet. It is the applicant’s responsibility to contact University Courtyard if application notification has not been received by August 1 (Fall/Spring) or December 1 (New Spring only). See Important Dates and application status notification letter.

:Software: Office 2003 (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access), Alcohol 101+, Above Acrobat Reader 7.0, Win Zip, Macromedia Flash and Shockwaive, CD Burning Software, Real Player

:DVD Drive (viewing only)- programs cannot be loaded onto the hard drive
CD-ROM (24x) with burner for programs (cannot be loaded onto the hard drive). CD burning capability (academic work) Example: CD-ROM study aid that comes with academic books. Worked saved to the hard drive is erased at the end of the day .
3.5 Floppy Drive for saving student work. Worked saved to the hard drive is erased
at the end of the day.
Sound Max Integrated Digital Audio Sound Card for use with provided headphones (no speakers).
Video Intel 945G Express Chip
LaserJet 4000 Pay-for-Print. Printer produces a high quality, finished paper and is connected to all 16 computers. Add value machine located in the Atrium.
Free high speed Internet (Internet Explorer 6.0) and e-mail account

Customer Service Desk (Atrium) is open 24 hours/7days during the academic year. The desk is staffed by the Residence Life Staff from 7-11 p.m. daily. During other hours, student assistants are available to provide needed assistance. In community-style halls (Baker, Graves and Homan) the hall desks are open from 7-11 p.m. daily (including weekends) and are staffed by Residence Life Staff.. Atrium Customer Service Desk operating hours for Thanksgiving, Winter Recess, Spring Recess and Summer are posted.

As a “community of students,” it is necessary that everyone living in the halls assume responsibility for maintaining the buildings that they live in. The “Student Housing and Meal Plan License Agreement” states that under Terms and Conditions of Occupancy, paragraph III, that residents “...refrain from altering, disturbing, or damaging the housing facilities, furnishings, common areas and surrounding environment; pay individually or in combination with other Licensees, a reasonable charge for any such damage....” This means that you will be held responsible for damages to the residence halls or damages or loss of common area furniture unless any damage or loss can be specifically assigned to individuals. See Student Handbook and Weekly Planner for policy:

• Residents who damage, accidentally or intentionally, any residence hall property, may be charged for repair or replacement and may be sanctioned by the Judicial Coordinator or dismissed by the Assistant Director of Housing. Damaging residence hall property destroys the community environment everyone is working to build and can increase the cost to live in the halls. This type of behavior will not be tolerated and could result in dismissal.
  You should maintain your room (and suite, if applicable) in the condition it was when you arrived. Any damages beyond normal wear-and-tear not noted on the Check-in/Check-out Inventory Form and any damages which occur during your residency, will be repaired and maintenance costs billed to you. See Student Handbook and Weekly Planner for partial list of repair or replacement costs.
• Common area damage policy reflects the need for each member of a residence hall community to accept responsibility for the condition of his/her building. The cost of maintaining our facilities must ultimately be paid by the residents living here. Through the implementation of this policy it is hoped that common area damage will decrease, the overall living environment will improve, and reasonable living costs maintained. Your active involvement in this process is essential. University Courtyard has a policy of zero tolerance for vandalism in the halls. Anyone engaging in such conduct may be dismissed, subject to monetary sanction and/or otherwise subject to civil or criminal proceedings.
  

During the school year there will be many opportunities to become involved with educational programming. The Residence Life Staff will be presenting programs on topics such as sex, alcohol awareness, safety, time management, etc. All residents are invited and encouraged to attend.

Financial Aid Special Payment plan for University Courtyard is restricted to housing applicants who have:

a) applied for financial aid awarded through the Fresno State Financial Aid Office no later than May 1 (academic year) or November 1 (New Spring) and

b) awarded Fresno State Financial Aid, Fresno State athletic scholarship or Smittcamp Honors College Scholarship through the Fresno State Financial Aid Office by deadlines (see application packet)

All other housing applicants must select a one, two or monthly payment plan and follow the appropriate payment schedule.

Financial Aid and Fresno State Athletic or Smittcamp Honors College scholarship applicants selecting on-campus living must:

a) submit a $50 nonrefundable application fee and $150 security deposit with on-campus living application materials (see Complete On-Campus Living Application packet)

b) submit the University Courtyard’s Financial Aid Special Payment Plan Agreement with the completed on-campus living application packet by the deadlines listed in the application packet

c) indicate whether or not a Parent Loan should automatically be applied to the applicant's room and board by checking the appropriate box on the "Student Housing and Meal Plan License Agreement."

d) indicate whether or not Financial Aid should automatically be applied to the applicant's room and board by checking the appropriate box on the "Student Housing and Meal Plan License Agreement."

e) attend one of the University Courtyard’s Financial Aid/Housing Mandatory Workshops – New residents only (see Important Dates)

f) pay the full room and board amount due combing award amount and personal funds, if needed. All housing and meal plan changes must be paid in full as follows:

Fall charges by December 5
Spring charges by April 5

Visit my.csufresno.edu to check on your Financial Aid award status or contact the Financial Aid Office at (559) 278-2182 if you have questions about your award.

Applicants who do not submit a complete on-campus living packet will not be guaranteed a bed space or a spot on theUniversity Courtyard waiting list until missing or incomplete items are completed (See “Complete on-campus living application packet” for required items)

University Courtyard is not responsible for residents health care (emergency or non-emergency) or resident's belongings.

• Health Insurance: All residents are required to carry health insurance as explained in the “Terms and Conditions” section of your “Student Housing and Meal Plan License Agreement.” Residents who do not purchase insurance within the first two weeks of their Student Housing License Agreement may face dismissal from University Courtyard. In case of an emergency, the information you provided on your Emergency Card will be provided to emergency personnel.
  
• Renters Insurance: Residents are urged to obtain renters insurance to cover loss or theft.

Required for all housing applicants -

• Individual License Agreement: Each applicants sign an individual license agreement and is responsible for paying the fees for their assigned room and selected meal plan unless they have a designated payer. A resident’s occupancy is not affected by roommate(s) or suitemate(s) failure to pay their room and board fees.
• Academic Year License Agreement: Applicants with guaranteed housing that arrive for the Fall semester sign a Fall/Spring (academic year) license agreement and are held to the Terms and Conditions listed. See application packet license agreement for occupancy dates.
• Spring License Agreement: New Applicants with guaranteed housing that arrive for the Spring semester sign a Spring only license agreement and are held to the Terms and Conditions. See application packet license agreement for occupancy dates.

A Judicial Coordinator, Program Coordinator, Resident Directors (RDs), Assistant Resident Directors (ARDs), Resident Advisors (RAs) and Public Safety Assistants (PSAs) live on campus and are available to assist residents. Designated staff members are on-call 24 hours/7 days during the academic year. Residence Life Staff member duties include crisis intervention, roommate mediation, disciplinary meetings, overall hall administration, advising hall government, coordinating room changes, peer advising, coordinating floor/wing activities and programs, enforcing hall policies, conducting room inventories at check-in and checkout, performing health and safety inspections of all the residents’ rooms, and handling desk duty. PSAs patrol the grounds, check buildings, unprop doors, patrol the parking lot during late evening/early morning hours and provide safety programs.

Mail Address:
University Courtyard Business Mailing Address- 5152 N.Barton Ave. M/S RH82 Fresno, CA 93740-8013
Resident mail should be addressed as follows:
Your Name
Hall and Room Number and Bed Assignment
Fresno, Ca Hall Specific Zip Code
Individual Hall Zip Codes:

Aspen: 93710-8230
Baker: 93710-8231
Birch: 93710-8232
Cedar: 93710-8233
Graves: 93710-8234
Homan: 93710-8235
Ponderosa: 93170-8237
Seqouia: 93710-8237
Sycamore: 93710-8238

Mail:
Residence Hall mail is picked up by the US Post Office Carrier to the Atrium Customer Service Desk once a day except on Sunday, US Post Office Holidays and December 25 - January 1.An outgoing mail receptable is provided at the mailbox center at the Atrium.First class and post card stamps can be purchased at the US Post Office Express on the lower level of the University Student Union. UPS, Federal Express and other carriers also deliver packages to the Atrium Customer Service Desk.

Mail Box:
Provided for each resident.They arre located in each lobby of the community style halls(Baker,Graves or Homan) and in the Atrium for residence suites (Aspen, Birch, Cedar, Ponderosa, Sequoia and Sycamore). The mailbox has the same number as your room. During check-in residents receive their mailbox assignment and combination. On the reverse side of the card are operation instructions.If you cannot open your mailbox, ask your RA for help. If you are still unable to open it, camplete a Facility Service Request Form.

Selection of one of the following meal plans is required and the cost is included. See application packet Payment Amounts.

• 10-Flex Meal Plan: * select up to 10 of the 21 meals served each week at University Courtyard Dining, plus $115 each semester for use at the food services restaurants on campus.
• 14-Meal Plan:* select up to 14 of the 21 meals served each week at University Courtyard Dining.
• 14-Flex Meal Plan:* select up to 14 of the 21 meals served each week at University Courtyard Dining, plus $115 each semester for use at the food services restaurants on campus.
• 21-Meal Plan:* includes breakfast, lunch and dinner daily at University Courtyard Dining.

  * Meals carry over week to week but not semester to semester. No refunds for unused meals.

• Food: University Food Services offers currently popular meals at University Courtyard’s Residence Dining Facility located just a short walk from your room or suite. There are historically two entrée items, fresh soup, two complete salad bars, a large variety of beverages, multiples of short order choices, fresh fruit and desserts from which to select every meal.

• Meals are not served or included during Thanksgiving Recess, Winter Recess and Spring Recess
  
• Special Dietary Requirements: if you have special dietary needs, Food Services will assist you in selecting foods that meet your requirements. If you’re not sure your dietary needs can be met please call the University Food Services staff at (559) 278-3904 and ask. We may refer you to a registered dietician on campus.

Compact microwave, refrigerator, freezer.

• Community Style: One microfridge in each room for roommates to share.
• Residence Suites: One microfridge in each residence suite living room for all suitemates to share. Suites with five or six residents share two microfridges.

Room Occupancy (Community Style or Residence Suites):

• University Courtyard reserves the right to convert unoccupied single occupancy rooms to double occupancy.
• Single occupancy rooms (limited): One person is assigned to single room.
• Double occupancy rooms: Two same gender residents share room. If a bed is not occupied during Fall check-in, a resident(s) will be assigned at any time during the course of the academic year. No resident will be denied an available space.
• Triple occupancy rooms: Three same gender residents share room and is available in only in residence suites. If a bed is not occupied during Fall check-in, a resident(s) will be assigned at any time during the course of the academic year. No resident will be denied an available space.

Suite Occupancy (Residence Suites only)

• One Bedroom (limited): Single or double occupancy. Up to two same gender residents share a bedroom, living room, bathroom, and hallway.
• Two Bedroom (limited): Single, double, or triple occupancy. Up to three same gender residents share a room and up to six residents share a living room, bathroom, and hallway.
• Three Bedroom (limited): Single or double occupancy. Up to two same gender residents share a room and up to six residents share a living room, bathroom, and hallway.

Application (non-refundable) Fee: All applicants must submit a $50 non-refundable application fee with “Application and Personal Profile,” “Student Housing and Meal Plan License Agreement,” “$150 Security Deposit,” “Emergency Information and Health Insurance Card,” and Meningococcal form. University Courtyard’s “Financial Aid/Special Payment Plan Agreement” and “Employment Opportunities” are optional.

Cancellation Fees: Written cancellations sent certified mail must be postmarked by 30 days prior to opening (Fall/Spring or NEW Spring only). See Important Dates, Application Fee and Processing Fee). Phone cancellations are not accepted. If you cancel after the date noted, you forfeit a $50 processing fee and are charged a $25 per day penalty. If your cancellation is postmarked on University Courtyard’s opening date or later, you must submit a “Petition for Cancellation,” available at University Courtyard. If the petition is denied, you will be charged the full rate schedule amount based on your room assignment. If your petition is denied, you will be assessed a penalty of up to 30 days room and board. Exception: if you are not accepted to the University, you must notify University Courtyard in writing by certified mail along with your letter of denial by one day prior to opening (Fall/Spring or NEW Spring only) to avoid a penalty being assessed (See processing fee). University Courtyard housing application and California State University, Fresno admission are separate processes. It is your responsibility to notify each office separately if you do not attend.

Payments: Cash, check, Visa and Master Card accepted.

Checks must be drawn in U.S. funds, drawn on U.S. bank and encoded with bank routing and account numbers on lower edge of check.

Credit Card: Visa or Mastercard accepted for any payment plan, non-refundable application fee and/or security Payment deposit with card type, number, and cardholder signature on license agreement. Payment will be changed on due date listed. Individual payments accepted by presenting card at the University Courtyard Accounting Office with a letter signed by cardholder authorizing charge.A 2% service fee is added for each credit card transaction.

First Payment: Required by July 5 (Fall/Spring) or January 5 (Spring only) or within 5 days, whichever is later, of receipt of room assignment (subject to availability) and invoice. (Note: All applicants see application packet Financial Responsibility insert and Financial Aid, Smittcamp Honors,Fresno State Athletic Scholarship applicants see Payment Schedule-Financial Aid information footnote).

Location: Mail or bring payments to University Courtyard, California State University, Fresno, 5152 N. Barton Avenue RH 82, Fresno, California 93740-8023. Payments accepted Monday-Friday during business hours.

Late Fee: $25 late fee assessed for payments not received within 5 calendar day of due date.
Payment Schedule: Payments must be made in accordance with the payment schedule selected to avoid delinquency. See application packet Payment Schedule.
Processing Fee: $50 processing fee is charged for all canceled license agreements. (See cancellation policy & penalty information).

Payment Schedule: Payments must be made in accordance with the payment schedule selected to avoid delinquency. See application packet Payment Schedule.

Processing Fee: $50 processing fee is charged for all canceled license agreements. (See cancellation policy & penalty information).