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Legal Information

Living on campus at Cal State Fullerton requires agreeing to several important legal documents. These agreements outline your responsibilities, the University’s expectations, and the terms of your housing assignment. It is essential that students and guarantors review these materials carefully before submitting a housing application.

 

Guarantor Agreement

If you are under the age of 18, you and your Guarantor (i.e. parent or legal guardian) must both electronically sign your Student Housing License Agreement and acknowledge and agree to abide by the Student Housing Policies and Procedures, and Waivers and Releases for the entire period of occupancy for the Academic Year 2026-2027.

By signing as the Guarantor, your parent or court appointed legal guardian is assuming responsibility of full and prompt payment to the University of all sums payable by you the licensee pursuant to this Student Housing License Agreement.

Once you provide your Guarantor’s contact information, they will receive an email and be required to match the details you fill in. The email address for your legal guarantor cannot be the same as the your email address. Please enter all the information carefully, as your Guarantor's input must match exactly.

 

If your parent or guardian has signed as your guarantor, you may see an error message when attempting to electronically sign. Before reaching out to the Housing Office, please log out of the housing portal and reopen your housing application to check if you can proceed. If the application allows you to continue after refreshing or logging back in, your electronic signature was successfully received and you are set to proceed.

 

Waivers and Releases

In order to live on-campus, you must acknowledge the following three agreements:

• Student Housing Photo Waiver
• Student Conduct Agreement for Events and Activities
• Release of Liability, Promise Not to Sue, Assumption of Risk and Agreement to Pay Claims for Events and Activities

If you have a serious and compelling reason for wanting to decline any of the agreements below, please contact our office for assistance. Lastly, please be aware that these agreements are specifically related to events and activities hosted by Housing and Residential Engagement, and are separate from the Student Housing Policies.

Photo Waiver

Our Photo Waiver asks for your permission to allow Housing and Residential Engagement staff and student leaders to take your photo during our events and activities, where it may be later published on social media, our website and/or other printed media. If you'd prefer not to be photographed, you can always ask the staff member taking photos not to include you in the photograph.

Housing and Residential Engagement hosts a variety of activities to support and enhance your college experience. During these activities, it is common that we will take pictures and video at these events and post them on our website and social media channels. We also may use these photos in our publications that we publish so that students are aware of the opportunities within Housing.

I hereby grant permission to the CSUF Housing and Residential Engagement staff and the University to take my photo during activities and events hosted by Housing and Residential Engagement. I grant permission for the photographs and video to be used in print, web, social media and other marketing materials.

If I do not want to be photographed, I understand that it is my responsibility to inform any staff member taking photographs that I do not want to be photographed, and that the staff member will make a best-effort attempt not to include me in photos.

 

Student Conduct Agreement for Events and Activities

 

Housing and Residential Engagement hosts a variety of events and activities to support and enchance your college experience. This agreement states that if you wish to participate in these events, you must follow the expectations listed below.

General Notice

I acknowledge that while participating in the Event/Activity, I am representing the California State University (“CSU”) system, California State University, Fullerton (“University”), and the organization sponsoring/hosting the Event/Activity. As a responsible member of the CSU and University communities, I understand that I am expected to conduct myself in a manner consistent with the rules and regulations of the CSU, the University and the sponsor/host organization as well as all applicable federal and state laws. I also understand that any violation of these rules, regulations or laws may result in my expulsion from the Event/Activity and/or further disciplinary action by the University. If I am expelled from the Event/Activity, I understand and agree that the University will not be held responsible for any financial loss I may incur, including but not limited to those incurred as a result of paid registration fees, travel expenses, legal expenses, personal damages, or other expenses related to my participation in this Event/Activity and my violation of this student conduct agreement (“Agreement”). By signing this Agreement, I further agree that I will not participate in the following activities while at the Event/Activity:

• Use, possession or distribution of alcohol and/or facilitating the use, possession or distribution of alcohol by any underage individual.

• Use, possession, or distribution of any illegal or illicit drug.

• Sexual assault, sexual harassment or indecent exposure. Sexual assault is defined as the implied use or threatened use of force to engage in any sexual activity against another person’s will.

• Behavior that threatens the emotional or physical well-being and/or safety of participants including but not limited to any form of fighting.

• Unauthorized use of any fire safety equipment, including the activation of alarms or extinguishers without immediate cause.

• Possession of any weapons.

I acknowledge that if I do not wish to comply with the terms of this Agreement, that it is my responsibility to refuse to participate in any Event/Activity hosted by Housing and Residential Engagement; and that if I do choose to participate, I understand that I will be held to the terms of this Agreement.

 

Release of Liability, Promise Not to Sue, Assumption of Risk and Agreement to Pay Claims

This agreement states that if you want to participate in the events and activities that Housing and Residential Engagement hosts throughout the year, you agree to be held liable for your actions and responsible for your safety, as described below.

Activity Locations can include various locations throughout the Housing community and locations throughout Southern California.

In consideration for being allowed to participate in Housing and Residential Engagement Sponsored Trips and Events (referred to as Activity), on behalf of myself and my next of kin, heirs, and representatives, I release from all liability and promise not to sue the State of California; the Trustees of The California State University; California State University, Fullerton; CSU Fullerton Auxiliary Services Corporation and their respective employees, officers, directors, volunteers and agents (collectively “University”) from any and all claims, including claims of the University’s negligence, resulting in any physical or psychological injury (including paralysis and death), illness, damages, or economic or emotional loss I may suffer because of my participation in this Activity, including travel to, from and during the Activity.

I am voluntarily participating in this Activity. I am aware of the risks associated with traveling to/from and participating in this Activity, which include but are not limited to physical or psychological injury, pain, suffering, illness, disfigurement, temporary or permanent disability (including paralysis), economic or emotional loss, and/or death. I understand that these injuries or outcomes may arise from my own or other’s actions, inaction, or negligence; conditions related to travel; or the condition of the Activity location(s). Nonetheless, I assume all related risks, both known or unknown to me, of my participation in this Activity, including travel to, from and during the Activity.

I agree to hold the University harmless from any and all claims, including attorney’s fees or damage to my personal property that may occur as a result of my participation in this Activity, including travel to, from and during the Activity. If the University incurs any of these types of expenses, I agree to reimburse the University. If I need medical treatment, I agree to be financially responsible for any costs incurred as a result of such treatment. I am aware and understand that I should carry my own health insurance.

I understand the legal consequences of signing this document, including (a) releasing the University from all liability, (b) promising not to sue the University, (c) and assuming all risks of participating in this Activity, including travel to, from and during the Activity.

I understand that this document is written to be as broad and inclusive as legally permitted by the State of California. I agree that if any portion is held invalid or unenforceable, I will continue to be bound by the remaining terms.

Lastly, I acknowledge that if I do not wish to comply with the terms of this Agreement, that it is  my responsibility to refuse to participate  in any Event/Activity hosted by Housing and Residential Engagement; and that if I do choose to participate, I understand that I will be held to the terms of this Agreement.

I have read this document, and I am signing it freely. No other representations concerning the legal effect of this document have been made to me.

 

Immunizations Information

Immunizations Information

Immunizations offer safe and effective protection from vaccine-preventable diseases. The United States is experiencing re-emergence of these diseases, in part due to factors such as un-immunized and under-immunized persons and global travel. The American College Health Association (ACHA) strongly supports the use of vaccines to protect the health of our individual students and our campus communities. Before you start college, you should make sure that you are up-to-date on all immunizations including the following:    measles, mumps, rubella; tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis; varicella; and hepatitis B. In addition, students living in on-campus housing are recommended to get the    meningococcal conjugate vaccine. For additional information, please visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s website,  www.cdc.gov link opens in a new window  or contact the Student Health and Counseling Center.

What you should know about meningococcal disease:

• Meningococcal (me-nin-je-kok-ul) disease is a serious illness caused by bacteria that can infect the blood or areas around the brain and spinal cord. Infection can lead to brain damage, disability, and rapid death.
• Meningitis is the most common form of meningococcal disease. Common symptoms of meningitis include stiff neck, headache, and high fever.
• College freshmen, particularly those who live in dorms, are more likely to get the disease. About 100 cases occur on U.S. college campuses each year, resulting in 5-15 deaths.
• Meningococcal vaccine can protect against four of the five most common groups of bacteria that cause meningococcal disease.

The meningococcal conjugate vaccine is recommended for college freshmen living in on-campus student housing. For more information about immunizations, please  visit this website link opens in a new window .

 

 

Housing Policies

Our goal at Housing and Residential Engagement at California State University, Fullerton, is to foster a safe, inclusive, and respectful living environment that supports academic success and personal growth. We expect all community members to uphold the standards of conduct outlined in the Title 5 California Code of Regulations, Section 41301 Standards for Student Conduct, and our Housing and Residential Engagement policies.

Living in a community requires collaboration and mutual respect for individual and group rights. Our policies promote cooperation, ensuring all residents and university staff's safety and comfort. Violations of these policies may lead to consequences such as restorative sanctions, the cancellation of the Student Housing License Agreement, referral to the University Police, and involvement of the Dean of Students Office and/or Office of Student Conduct.

We are committed to transparency and continuous improvement, recognizing that policies may evolve. Any behavior inconsistent with our values and expectations, harming or impacting the community, will be addressed promptly and appropriately.

Together, we strive to create a vibrant and supportive community where every member can thrive academically, socially, and personally.

While policies are accurate at the time of publication, routine university policy-making procedures allow changes to be made at any time. While every policy cannot be listed, student behavior inconsistent with the direction of Housing and Residential Engagement will be appropriately documented and addressed.

You may view the housing policies here.

 

Student Housing License Agreement

It is critical that students understand that this is a legally binding  agreement, which means that once it is signed with the Campus Wide ID, and a student has been assigned a bed space, then a student is legally bound and is financially responsible for the space for the period of occupancy listed. We do offer an opportunity for students to cancel their housing application and assignment via our portal    (Please See Section VI for our Cancellation Policy).

At CSUF, we also aim to prepare our students for off campus living and situations that they may encounter once they graduate from our institution. When students move off campus they will be asked to sign a lease when they rent their first apartment. Leases similar to our license agreement are legally binding agreements in which the individual will be financially responsible for the space for the term of occupancy. Therefore, it is important that you understand the responsibility you are undertaking when signing a legally binding agreement as off campus landlords will hold you financially responsible if you attempt to break your lease.

 

Note that signing the Student Housing License Agreement does not guarantee that you will be assigned a bed space.

 

2026 -2027 Student Housing License Agreement Coming Soon

 

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