Moving In & Out

Voyageur Place

Moving In

The following should be completed prior to Moving in.

1. Must complete an online application and pay application fee of $20.
2. You will be emailed a letter of offer to the e-mail address you provided us with.
3. You must accept the emailed letter of offer and pay your deposit of $1000.00 (online).
4. An email with the terms of the Lease will be sent to you. You must accept the terms.
5. Get your student card. (this is not mandatory but to avoid line ups and to speed up the process when you move in, it is recommended you get your student card during the summer).

Proceed to the Gold Lounge located on the main floor of Athabasca Hall (located beside Saskatchewan Hall to the west, behind the Faculty Club to the North and east of the PAC) and complete the following:

1. Receive your Room Assignment
2. Pick up your mail key
3. Meet the Faculty in Residence (FIR) Professor and other Residence Life Staff
4. If you have not signed your Lease that will be done here
5. Residence Payments can be made at this time if not done prior

Upon completion of the steps in the Gold Lounge you will do one of the following:

• If you have a student card proceed to Residence Office located in Saskatchewan Hall 128.

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   1. You will get your student card coded here for your room.
   2. Proceed to room and complete Move in Room inventory list
   3. Move into room
   4. Return Room Inventory List to your RA or the Residence Office immediately

• If you do not have a student card proceed to the Card Office located in the Book Store.

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   1. Get your Student Card
   2. Proceed to Saskatchewan Hall 128 to get your card coded
   3. Proceed to room and complete Move in Room inventory list
   4. Move into room
   5. Return Room Inventory List to your RA or the Residence Office immediately

Your student card is your Student Identification card, building key, room key, meal card, PAC access, and library card.

When you arrive in you room you will find a carbon copy form titled Voyageur Place: Move-In/Move-Out ROOM Inventory List. You must complete the form in full noting any deficiencies, damages or cleaning concerns on the form. Return the completed copy to your RA.

In your room you will also find a sheet containing some of the basic rules and things to know about Residence.  As required by your lease, please ensure you also read the handbook.

If you are living in a double room you will also find a Roommate Agreement.  Please go through this with your roommate and return it to your RA as soon as possible. 

If you have any questions or concerns talk to your RA.

 

Moving Out

NOTICE TO VACATE

Refer to your lease agreement for vacating information.

REMINDER RE: ACCOMMODATION EXTENSIONS

If you need to stay past the last day of your contract April 30th at noon, you need to extend with the office by the deadline in email sent to your usask email account. From May 1-15 you may extend for accommodation (only) you will be charged per day, at single and double room rate depending on your accommodation. Check with the Residence Office for the rate charges. If you require accommodation later than May 15th, accommodation is available in Seager Wheeler Hall. This application deadline will also be communicated to you through your usask email account.  Missing the deasline will result in a $75.00 administration fee being applied to your extension.

When vacating, you must leave your room clean and make arrangements with the Residence Office or RA to have your room inspected and complete your Move In Room Inventory List (the one you filled out at the Beginning of the year). The cost of missing items of furniture and furnishings, damage beyond fair wear and tear, and cleaning service will be charged at the going residence hourly rate. On vacating, clean shall be interpreted to mean:

1. Wash and clean the mirror
2. Wash and clean desk and desk drawers
3. Remove all pictures, posters, etc from all surfaces in the room and was walls
4. Wash all light fixtures and replace all burnt out bulbs (contact your caretaker for bulbs)
5. Clean inside of windows including window tracks; replace dismounted drapery tracks and hooks
6. Clean heat radiator cover
7. All carpeted areas must be vacuumed
8. Make sure bookshelves are cleared of all material and cleaned
9. Remove all garbage from the room and wash garbage can
10. All bedding is to be left folded on the bed
11. All material is rmoved from the clothes closet
12. Room door is cleaned of all messages and /or graffiti (inside and out)
13. Room is left in the same state of cleanliness as upon taking occupancy

Make any necessary arrangements with your roommate to ensure your share of cleaning responsibilities has been fulfilled. Failure to clean your room to the Residence Department standards will result in cleaning fees starting at $25 per hour.

Your keys must be turned in to your RA or the main office at the time you move out. A charge of $25.00 for mail box key (s) not returned will be assessed.

You are required to sign a contract which is legally binding for the full school year, September to April inclusive, and you are financially responsible for the full period of your contract. Details are found in your Lease Agreement. You cannot change this obligation without the approval of the Residence Manager.

Under the following special circumstances, subject to the Residence Managers approval, your contract may be terminated early:

1. A resident withdraws from University
2. A resident has certified Medical reasons
3. You can find a replacement who will accept double room accommodation

Your request for cancellation must be in writing and submitted to the Residence Office. Before making plans to leave residence, you must meet with the Assistant Residence Manager. Refer to your Lease Agreement.