You agree that while living in SVA Summer Housing, you must comply with the policies listed below. Violation of these policies can lead to immediate termination and removal from SVA housing, without refund.

The College shall be authorized at any time to enter the assigned room for health and safety inspections, inventory, and maintenance repairs or to monitor compliance with the College’s rules and regulations. The College will provide at least 24-hours prior notice before entering the assigned room, except in the case of an emergency.

The follow are prohibited in SVA Summer Housing:

Tampering with fire extinguishers, alarms, sprinkler systems, smoke detectors, emergency exits or other safety equipment
Possession and/or use of extension cords to power multiple appliances (as opposed to power strips, which are permitted)
Possession and/or use of flammable decorations, appliances, or other property that may be deemed a fire hazard, including but not limited to candles, incense, and evergreens
Possession of unauthorized furniture
Possession of weapons, including, but not limited to knives, mace, explosives, fireworks, firearms, or ammunition
Possession of storage of a gas engine or any form of combustible fuel in the residence hall
Keeping pets or animals in any residence hall
Possession, use or distribution of an alcoholic beverage
Possession, use, or distribution of an illegal or controlled substance and/or related paraphernalia
Smoking in the residence halls, or possession of smoking devices such as bongs or hookahs
Throwing or allowing to fall from residence hall windows, doors, terraces, ledges, roofs, or other areas, any object or substance
Unauthorized solicitation or recruitment of any kind
Failure to maintain acceptable standards or personal hygiene or room cleanliness to the extent that such failure interferes with the general comfort, safety, security, health or welfare of a member of the residence hall community
Disorderly, disruptive, or aggressive behavior that interferes with the general comfort, safety, security, health or welfare of a member of the residence hall community or the regular operation of the College.
Any harassment or abusive behavior towards another individual
Physical violence, actual or threatened, against any individual or group of persons
Engaging in, or threatening to engage in, any behavior that endangers the health or safety of another person, property, or oneself
Unauthorized access to or use of restricted areas in or about a residence hall, including but not limited to roofs, ledges, terraces, basements, storage areas, or emergency exits
Participating in or contributing to the unauthorized entry of another individual, including fraudulent misrepresentation, using false identification, etc, into any part of an SVA residence hall
Theft, vandalism, or damage to another resident’s property or SVA property
Excessive noise as defined by any New York City ordinance or a residence hall policy on noise
Failure to present a valid ID card or properly identify oneself when entering a residence hall or when requested to do so by any authorized SVA staff member
Unauthorized possession, use or duplication of a residence hall room key
Unauthorized residence hall room change
Installing an unauthorized lock on a bedroom, bathroom, or suite door
Failure to lock room doors
Exhibiting or affixing any unauthorized sign, advertisement, notice or other lettering, flags, or banners, that are inscribed, painted or affixed to any part of the inside or outside of a residence building (other than items affixed entirely inside a resident’s room in a non-damaging manner)

Residence Guest Policy

All residence halls maintain 24-hour security.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the overnight guest policy is currently suspended.
The security officers are responsible for monitoring the guest and security policies. When entering the building, residents must present their valid, government or school-issued photo identification card to the security officer.
If a security officer asks a resident and/or their guest to produce an ID, they must honor this request.
Residents are held responsible for the action of their guests.
If a resident has a concern regarding security services, they should speak to a residence life staff member.
Residents must accompany their guests at all times.

Cancellation Policy

Any request to cancel an entire housing reservation must be made by submitting a cancellation form to the Office of Summer Housing ONLY via email. Cancellation forms can be found on https://sva.edu/students/life-at-sva/housing/summer-housing/faq-and-policies
Room registration is not transferable.
Cancellation requests are processed based on the date of receipt.
All requests to cancel housing are subject to a cancellation charge outlined below:

Cancel before or on April 21, 2023, 4 PM EST: Refund of housing costs, less a $1000 cancellation fee

Cancel after April 21, 2023, 4 PM EST: NO REFUND

Further information regarding SVA policies are available in the FAQ guide that was sent with your housing assignment.

I have read the above contract and agree to abide by all the provisions therein. I understand that the premises are a residence of the School of VISUAL ARTS and are to be used only by duly registered students of the College and only while a student thereat. I understand and agree that I must evacuate the premises immediately upon my termination of my status as student. I also understand that I must conform to the policies of the residence hall where I live and that I am financially responsible for the room/s to which I have been assigned for the entire contract period.

The 24th Street Residence