Housing Withdrawal

Housing Withdrawal (Residence Hall and Greek)
Students occupying university housing facilities who withdraw or take a leave of absence are given 24 hours from the time of withdrawal to complete the Check-Out Procedures listed below.  Students who are suspended, expelled or are otherwise dismissed from the university are required to remove their belongings from their residence and return keys immediately. The Dean of Students or the Office of Residential Services may allow additional time on a case-by-case basis.

Check-Out Procedures:
All personal property must be completely removed from the room.  This includes student furniture, carpets, lofts, etc.  Check all desk and dresser drawers and closets to make sure that all personal belongings are removed.  Lehigh University is not responsible for any personal items left behind.
All room furnishings must be present, reassembled, in good condition and returned as close as possible to original placement.
The room should be clean and trash discarded in popper receptacles.  An inspection will conducted by Residential Services/Residence Life Staff following your departure.  Charges will be assessed to you if any items appear to be student damage or if excessive cleaning is required.
If you rented a Microfridge from Campus Specialties, it is your responsibility to contact them (800)525-7307 to pick up the unit.  Do not leave it with someone else.  You are financially responsible for the unit.
All keys that were issued to you must be returned to the University Police or the Office of Residential Services PRIOR to your departure.  The charge for not returning a key is $25.

Room Refund:
If eligible, refund of room charges will not be considered until the room is vacated and all keys issued have been returned. Calculation of any proportionate refund will be determined by such date.  (See the Student Handbook:  Financial Responsibility – Residence Hall Housing Deposit / Room Refunds)

Future Housing:
Students who withdraw or take a leave of absence in the Fall semester and returns in the following Spring semester MUST contact the Office of Residential Services directly regarding housing arrangements.  Housing contracts are signed for a full academic year which obligates the student to reside in university housing upon their return for the spring.

 

Committee on the Standing of Students

The Committee on the Standing of Students (SOS) Blue Petition Form

The SOS Committee meets every other Friday throughout the academic semesters and the summer. If you have a petition you would like us to consider, please print out the form and complete it as directed.

Please be sure to get the required signatures before turning it in to the Dean Lantz’s Office (University Center room 210). This form must be printed and signed by hand because it is important that you talk with the appropriate people when obtaining their signatures.

Since students are not present in the SOS meetings, the information you give to the Associate Deans is extremely important when discussing your petitions. Competed petitions are due by noon on the Wednesday before the SOS meeting. Please see below for this semester’s scheduled meetings. Meeting dates may change as needed.

Sep 2 , 2011	Nov 11 , 2011
Sep 16 , 2011	Dec 2 , 2011
Sep 30 , 2011	Dec 16 , 2011
Oct 14 , 2011
Oct 28 , 2011

Study Abroad

Students wanting to study abroad who do not make the grade requirements or other standards can petition the SOS committee. Please print the study abroad petition form and complete the process as outlined above for the SOS petition form. Questions should be directed to the Lehigh Abroad Office (610-758-3351).

Absence

If you need to miss a class or a day of classes due to illness, athletic competition, personal issue, or other appropriate reason, it is extremely important that you contact your instructor as soon as possible. The Office of Academic Support Services suggests that you contact your instructor by email before you miss the class. A Report of Student Absence form is available in the office to assist that process.

Please note that the Health Center does not issue medical excuses.

Students missing three or more days of classes need to contact the Associate Dean as soon as possible. They can assist you in notifying instructors as necessary. Good communication is key. Please keep your instructor and the Dean informed of any extenuating circumstances. For the complete Attendance and Make-up Exam policy and additional academic policies and standards, please refer to the Student Handbook.