Student room doors will be opened only for the occupant(s) of a room.

These policies serve as a safeguard for both the student and the university.

The following policies apply when a student is locked out of his or her room.

Keys may not be slid under staff members' doors or left with a roommate. Keys cannot be accepted by information assistants or custodial staff. A key which is not returned in accordance with the proper check-out procedure will be considered a lost key, and the student will be billed accordingly.

If a student attempts to turn in a key at check-out which was duplicated off-campus, the situation will be treated as a lost key.Because of the security risk, it is important to report lost keys immediately.A lock change fee is $140 and will be charged to a student's MSU Student Account.

If a key is lost or stolen, the resident is responsible for reporting it to the residence director and for paying a lock change fee.Keys must be returned to the residence hall staff when a resident vacates an assigned room. Room keys are issued by the residence director or resident advisers and are the sole responsibility of the residents to whom they are issued.Students failing to adhere to the closing procedures may be assessed a $50 violation penalty. Valuables should be removed from the room by the resident during holiday to prevent theft or damage. The Department of Housing and Residence Life is not responsible for personal belongings which may be lost, damaged, or stolen. Locked windows and doors and draw blinds and drapes, this will enhance the security of a resident's room. All residents are required to turn off lights, unplug appliances, defrost refrigerators, empty trashcans, remove perishables from refrigerators, and take home pet fish or plants before holiday closings.For more information about break housing and break housing rates, contact the Department of Housing and Residence Life at (662) 325-3555. For an additional charge, students may stay in break housing during the break. During winter break, the university will close all residence halls.Rooms must be vacated no later than 24 hours following the student's last scheduled final examination unless the student is graduating.University residence halls will open as announced on the University Academic Calendar prior to registration for each semester.A signed contract may not be cancelled during the 9-month academic year if you are enrolled at MSU.For additional details, please view your specific housing term contract listed above, or contact the Housing Office at (662)325-3555. If you must check out during a semester, you must notify HRL by submitting an online cancellation request form via my.Cleaning fees begin at $25 and increase depending on the extent of the cleaning that is necessary.Failure to properly check-out with an RA or RD will result in the student being assessed a $50 improper checkout penalty.Keys must be returned, and other checkout procedures completed prior to checking-out with a residence hall staff member.All personal belongings must be removed from the room.Refrigerators and microwaves must be defrosted, emptied and cleaned.Rooms must be vacated no later than 24 hours following the student's last scheduled final exam or 48 hours after withdrawal from MSU.Rooms must be left in clean and in rentable condition upon check out.

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