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OFFICE OF RESIDENCE LIFE

     G R A D U AT E
  STUDENT HOUSING

    University
    Apartments
      2013 - 2014
OFFICE OF RESIDENCE LIFE

       Graduate Student Housing
        University Apartments

University-operated apartments are an extension of housing for
undergraduate and graduate students served on the Chicago campus.
With locations nearby Evergreen Park and Oak Lawn, University
Apartments are an integral part of the University’s student housing
offerings. All complexes are fully furnished and offer one or two
bedroom units, shared by Saint Xavier students. The University has
dedicated professional staff members to serve students residing in
University Apartments.

Graduate student housing in one or two bedroom units offer private
or semi-private accomodations at the Riviera Complex located
in Evergreen Park. Family housing is not currently available.
Accommodations for graduate and undergraduate students are for
individual students only.

If you are interested in learning more about University Apartment
living, please contact the Office of Residence Life at (773) 298-3977.
Rates
The graduate student housing term is for 50 weeks (August 15-July 31).
Billing will be divided into two terms: Fall Term (weeks 1-24) and Spring
Term (weeks 25-50). Housing fees must be paid in its entirety by the time
of move in, or a deferred payment plan including tuition and fees may
be arranged by contacting the Office of the Bursar, WAC A-105,
(773) 298-3046.

A non-refundable deposit of $650 is due at the time of contract. This
deposit will be applied toward the housing fee balance due.

A one-time damage deposit of $100 will be billed upon contract
assignment.

Participation in a board plan is mandatory. Graduate Students will be
billed for the Bronze meal plan each semester ($1335; $2670 annually).

One Bedroom Graduate Housing Rate: $10350 (annually);
Fall Term= $5175, Spring Term= $5175

Two Bedroom Graduate Housing Rate: $8500 (annually);
Fall Term= $4250, Spring Term= $4250

Cancellation
Contract cancellation penalties are as follows:
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   $650 non-refundable deposit. This deposit will not be applied to tuition
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   payment of all Fall Term charges.
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   penalty charge of $650, but will not be responsible for Spring Term
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Parking and Transportation
Parking at all University Apartment complexes will be allocated on a
first-come, first-served basis. Residents register their vehicle with SXU
Public Safety. The cost to register a vehicle for residents who live in the
University Apartments is $150. This allows the vehicle to be parked on
the main campus during business hours and overnight at the apartment
complex. Apartment residents will be issued a commuter parking pass and
the appropriate location stickers (Village of Evergreen Park).

Vehicles may be towed off of the property or streets if proper permits
are not displayed. Students are responsible for obtaining the appropriate
permits. The University is not responsible for vehicle or guest tows that
have not been properly registered with Public Safety or that violate the
established parking guidelines.

The Department of Public Safety offers shuttle service at all locations
with stops several times daily. The full schedule can be viewed at
www.sxu.edu, keyword: Shuttle.

Visitors parking at University Apartments do so at their own risk and
should be considerate of the other tenants of the buildings and should
not take up parking spaces for an extended period of time. Overnight
visitor parking is not permitted in any of the University Apartment lots.

Location Parking Details:

The Riviera
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   permit, must be displayed to park in the lot and/or for street parking.
   (The cost of the EP sticker is included in the permit fees and can
   only be purchased independently if the vehicle is registered in
   Evergreen Park.)
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   Evergreen Park vehicle sticker.
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Graduate Student Apartment Living
General Information
Graduate residents of University Apartments do not have to vacate
their apartments during University breaks (Thanksgiving, Spring and
Easter). Residents may continue residency over the semester closing
(fall to spring) provided that they are registered for the future semester
by the final day of the term. Any student who has not completed their
course registration will be required to check out and turn in their
apartment within 72 hours of the final day of the term. Requests for
special consideration may be submitted in writing to the Director of
Residence Life.

Residents may not remove University furniture from the apartment for
any reason. Each resident is responsible for any damage to the apartment
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the Office of Residence Life in Rubloff Hall and should be returned there
when the lease has ended. The duplication or unauthorized possession of
apartment keys is a violation of the Code of Student Conduct.

Utilities and Services Included
Comcast Services
Cable and internet service is provided to all University Apartments
through Comcast Xfinity. Each unit receives one modem. Apartment
residents may use a wireless router in their apartment; however, they
are not provided by the University. Each one bedroom unit receives
two digital converter boxes and Comcast issued remotes. Two bedroom
units receive three digital converter boxes and Comcast issued remotes.
Apartment residents are not authorized to add additional services,
including but not limited to: pay per view features, additional digital
converter boxes or system upgrades of any kind (to cable or Internet).
Troubleshooting Comcast Issues: (800) 594-1234

Service Interruption: When unable to resolve a service issue through
contacting Comcast, service interruptions must be reported to the Office
of Residence Life through the CLAWS (Self-Service) Work Order
System. Residents may not contact Comast directly to schedule service.
All communication must be routed through SXU.

Residents are responsible for the equipment installed to their unit
and may not remove any of these Comcast items from the apartment.
Removal or damage to the equipment will result in full replacement cost
billed to the Student(s) Account.

Improper use of these services or any unauthorized access to change the
account status in any manner will result in disciplinary action through
the Dean of Students Office with the possibility of termination of service
and/or restitution for any balance due above the monthly University
contract in addition to administrative fines.

Account numbers or account information shared with residents
for Internet connection purposes is done solely for the purpose of
establishing a connection to the Internet. Improper use of the account
number/information may result in disciplinary action.

ComEd & Nicor
Gas and electric service are included in the semester fees. Responsible
use of service is expected. Excess usage will be reviewed by the
University and the student may be responsible for the charges.

Telephones
Students are responsible for providing their own telephone service.
Laundry
On-site laundry rooms with washers and dryers are available at
each University Apartment complex. The Riviera Complex has
coin-operated machines.

Mail
All residents’ last names need to appear on your mailbox in order to
receive mail. Simply tape or put in a slip of paper in the area given on
the mail box so the mail-person can see it. If your last name is not on
the box, your mail will be returned after four days. All units should
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of Residence Life.

Maintenance Requests
Maintenance requests are to be submitted through the Residence Life
menu in CLAWS (Self-Service) on my.sxu.edu. Please contact the SXU
Office of Residence Life at (773) 298-3977 or email reslife@sxu.edu with
any emergency issues. University staff members work with the individual
property owners to address apartment issues. After submitting the
request, please allow two to three days for work to be completed. If there
is no resolution after three days, please contact the Office of Residence
Life directly.

Emergency Contacts
All University Apartment Residents should dial 911 if there is an
emergency of any kind.
Saint Xavier University Public Safety can be reached at
(773) 298-3911 to provide assistance at any time.
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Fire Safety
Be sure to familiarize yourself with all emergency routes and locations
of fire extinguishers in your respective apartment complex. It is also
recommended that you purchase a small home use fire extinguisher
from a hardware store.
University Apartment Location Information
               Graduate and Undergraduate Students

The Riviera
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   (13 graduate students; 27 undergraduate students)
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                      Undergraduate Students

SXU’s 10140 S. Pulaski
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Map of Saint Xavier University
                       Apartment Locations

A. Saint Xavier University
   3700 W. 103rd Street
   Chicago, IL 60655

B. The Riviera, Evergreen Park
   26 Undergraduate Students
   13 Graduate Students
   9739 S. Kedzie (RIVA)
   9732 (RIVB) & 9742 (RIVC) S.Troy

C. 10140 S. Pulaski, Oak Lawn, IL
   18 Undergraduate Students
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