| S/N | Offences/Housing Related Matter | Fees Involved
(GST Inclusive) w.e.f. 1 November 2024 |
| 1 | Vandalism to facilities. | Replacement cost based on Schedule of Rates (SOR) under Housing Term Contractor for any damage/loss. |
| 2 | Any loss or damage to Access Points (regardless of functionality). | $1000, or at prevailing rate based on SOR under Housing Term Contractor |
| 3 | Unauthorised duplication of key/ access card. | Replacement cost for any damage / loss incurred. |
| 4 | Unauthorized removal of common furniture / electric appliances.
(Possession of common furniture / electric appliances constitute an act of misappropriation). |
Replacement cost for any damage / loss incurred. |
| 5 | Refrigerator / portable air- conditioning / air cooler found in the room without proper authorization | Administrative fee & utility charges applicable for the use of the following electrical appliances.
An administrative fee for non-declaration of $50 will also apply. |
| 6 | Refrigerator / portable air- conditioning / air cooler utility charges. | Please refer to the following utility charges for following electrical appliances.
Utility Charges Small Refrigerator: $90/Semester Large Refrigerator: $138/Semester Portable Air-Conditioning (Residents Own Purchased Units): $42/Week For UTR and RCs only: Portable Air-Conditioning units (Units Loaned from HS): $63/Week |
| 7 | Do-It-Yourself (DIY) wiring and operating other electrical set ups or appliances that do not form part of the provision or inventory e.g. cooking equipment and personal washing machines etc. | Replacement cost based on SOR under Housing Term Contractor for any damage.
Removal cost and utility cost at prevailing rate. |
| 8 | Failure to upkeep cleanliness in kitchen / common areas.
(Including appliances/equipment e.g. refrigerator, hotplate, microwave oven, electric oven, bathroom etc.). |
Replacement cost based on SOR under Housing Term Contractor for any damage &/or cleaning fee incurred. |
| 9 | Failure to upkeep cleanliness in the accommodation and the furniture provided in the accommodation.
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Replacement cost based on SOR under Housing Term Contractor for any damage &/or cleaning fee incurred. |
| 10 | Placing personal items e.g. shoes, slippers, mats, racks, clothing etc. along corridors and on staircases.
(These items may pose as a fire hazard or tripping hazard that will impede the evacuation of Residents in an emergency)
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These items will be disposed by the cleaning staff without further notice.
Housing Services will not be responsible for any losses. |
| 11 | Setting of fire. Use of candle or any type of open-flame in the room / residence (e.g. incense sticks, sparklers etc.) | Replacement cost based on SOR under Housing Term Contractor for any damage &/or cleaning fee incurred. |
| 12 | Using and obstructing accommodation especially all common areas of the apartment/building as illegal storehouse for transshipment arrangements etc.
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Clearing / cleaning fee incurred of up to $300. |
| 13 | Lockouts | No admin fee imposed for the first 2 weeks of the semester.
Fees for lock-outs from Week 3 of Semesters 1 and 2 onwards are as follows:
$7 per lockout, for lockouts during office hours. $12 per lockout, for lockouts after office hours. |
| 14 | Loss or damage to access card, and keys and combination lockset.
(where applicable) |
$12 per replacement of mechanical key type, e.g. letterbox key, cabinet key, wardrobe key or equivalent.
$32 per replacement of access card. $62 per replacement of mechanical lockset (in cases of where security of the room may be compromised.) |
| 15 | Failure to return access card, residence keys personally to Management office upon check out | Replacement cost for any damage / loss incurred. |
| 16 | Room Change / Room Swap within Hostel / Overstay Fee | Admin fee of $25 per change (subjected to Housing Services Office’s approval) on top of prevailing hostel fees. |
| 17 | Inter-hostel Transfer | Additional cleaning fee of $35.00 on top of the prevailing hostel fees. |
| 18 | Improper Checkout Fee | $62 |
| 19 | Restitution Fees | Restitution Fees chargeable for
1) Unauthorised Room Sharing
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| 20 | Late Collection of Luggage Storage | Residents who fail to collect their items from the luggage storage slot by the stipulated date will incur a fee of $6 per day. |
| 21 | Late Application Fee | Residents who miss the application window will incur a fee of $12.00. |
Guidelines for early checkout and hostel transfer
| S/N | Reasons for early check-out | Charges |
| 1 | Student going for SEP
— Field work/Internship (local and overseas) * Applicable only if student is checking out early. Students who ask to check in late are charged full semester fees. (Applicable to late check ins). |
Before Check in:
Acceptance fee to be refunded
After Check in: Resident to provide 2 weeks’ notice prior to check out date (student are allowed to stay during the notice period) Unused hostel fee to be refunded. Acceptance fee can be used to offset hostel fee. Meal plan to be pro-rated. Residents can choose to stay till the end of the notice period. |
| 2 | Student on Leave of Absence or Termination of Study.
— Termination or withdrawal from College (Non-disciplinary) — Withdrawal — Conversion from Full-time to Part-time — Medical grounds * Applicable only if student is checking out early. Students who ask to check in late for this reason is subjected to approval. (Applicable to late check ins) |
Before Check in:
Acceptance fee is refunded.
After Check in: Hostel fee to be pro-rated. Acceptance fee can be used to offset hostel fee. Meal plan to be pro-rated. |
| 3 | Dissertation submission (for Postgraduates) | Before Check in:
Acceptance fee is forfeited.
After Check in: a) Check out before the end of instructional week 2: Acceptance fee to be forfeited. Hostel fee to be pro-rated. Meal plan to be pro-rated.
b) Check out after instructional week 2: Resident liable for the entire semester. |
| 4 | Other reasons
— Exchange students: course ends early — MBA students: course ends early * No refund regardless of check out date |
Before Check in:
Acceptance fee is forfeited.
After Check in: a) Check out within 2 weeks of official check in date: Acceptance fee to be forfeited. Hostel fee to be pro-rated. Meal plan to be pro-rated.
b) Check out after 2 weeks of official check in date: Resident liable for the entire semester. |
Framework for Inter-Accommodation Transfer
| S/N | Reasons for early check-out | Charges |
| 1 | Transfer during Vacation period | Hostel fee to be prorated
Acceptance fee to be transferred to receiving hall / residence |
| 2 | Transfer during Semester period | Before Check in:
Acceptance fee is transferred to receiving hall / residence
After Check in: Hostel fee to be pro-rated Acceptance fee can be used to offset hostel fee. Meal plan to be pro-rated Cleaning fee of $35.00 (GST incl.) is chargeable |
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