Residential Living Policies at a Glance
Candles: Only candles with wicks that have not been burned and those on candle warmers are permitted.
Nails/Wall Damage: Students are encouraged to decorate their rooms with the understanding that the use of nails, hooks, screws, and adhesives may damage the walls. The use of any material that damages or mars the walls will be charged to the student(s) when they check out of their rooms. See the Residential Living Handbook for specific charge rates.
Pets: Only fish are allowed as pets in the residence halls.
Refrigerators: Small refrigerators are allowed in student bedrooms, but can be no larger than 4 1/2 cubic feet. All Washburn Village apartments come equipped with a full size kitchen and appliances.
Microwaves: Microwaves are permitted in the residence hall rooms. Students using microwaves need to remain in the room while cooking food items. In the Washburn Village, each apartment is provided a convection microwave. In the Living Learning Center, Kuehne, and West, each hall is equipped with one community microwave and oven.
For a complete list of all residence hall policies, please see the Residential Living Handbook
Please Note: Failure to comply with any residence hall policies will result in disciplinary action including: warnings, fines, community service, or termination of housing contract.
Cancellation Policy:
A. Students who are released from their unit License Agreement after the units open (August 13, 2008 for Fall; January 14, 2009 for Spring) will be charged for the number of days expired from the official opening to the date the cancellation is approved and the room is vacated and 35% of their remaining room and board balance for the academic year.
B. Students who cancel their License Agreement at the end of the Fall semester and do not return to Washburn for the Spring semester because they are graduating, transferring to another institution, withdrawing from the University or studying abroad, will not be charged a cancellation fee; however, the student must provide the Residential Living Office written notification of the intent to terminate for the second semester on or before December 1, 2008. Students canceling for reasons other than those listed will be charged a cancellation fee. Cancellation requests received after December 1, 2008 will be assessed the 35% cancellation fee.
If you have any questions about the Residential Living Office, please call 785.670.1065 or e-mail resliving@washburn.edu
