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WYOTECH HOUSING
BLAIRSVILLE CAMPUS
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WELCOME TO
WYOTECH IN
BLAIRSVILLE, PA
This housing handbook is an overview of student housing options at WyoTech in Blairsville. The Blairsville
campus offers both campus-managed housing and community-referred housing. The following pages offer
an overview of recommended housing areas, housing policies and costs, as well as additional information
about living in Blairsville. The policies in this handbook are subject to change without notification.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Student Housing Options
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5 Steps to Securing Your Housing
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Roommate Assignment
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Campus-Managed Housing Options
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Moving In: Checklists and Reminders
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Policies and Your Responsibilities
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Housing and Neighborhood Resources
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STUDENT HOUSING OPTIONS
Campus-Managed Housing
WyoTech in Blairsville offers campus-managed housing that is managed and supervised by our housing office.
This housing option is subject to rules and policies set forth by WyoTech.
Dependent students with no postsecondary credit must live in campus-managed housing. Dependent students with
less than two years of postsecondary credit may be required to live in campus-managed housing depending upon
space available. Notwithstanding the above, WyoTech reserves the right to require certain students to live in campusmanaged housing based upon individual circumstances.
Benefits of Campus-Managed Housing
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Students reside in close proximity to one another. This facilitates carpooling and allows students
to establish new friendships and participate in housing activities. Students are surrounded by others who
share the same general interests and goals, which makes for a more supportive community.
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WyoTech in Blairsville campus-managed housing provides heat, electricity, cable TV, water, sewer,
garbage, and general maintenance at no extra charge to the student.
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Campus-managed housing residents have direct access to the maintenance department with
24-hour on-call emergency service.
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WyoTech in Blairsville provides staff that facilitate the safety and security of the WyoTech property and,
most importantly, students, staff, faculty and visitors.
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Community-Referred Housing
From the privacy of a single bedroom apartment to the benefits of renting a house with other students, we’ll help
you find living arrangements that will fit your needs and budget. There are a large number of communities offering
rental accommodations in the Blairsville area. Your Housing Team can offer private housing information for reasonably
affordable housing that is welcoming to WyoTech students.
Benefits of Community-Referred Housing
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Apartments may have multiple WyoTech student
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residents, which allows students to build new
Residents often carpool together to and
from campus.
friendships for both school and social activities.
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Many community-referred housing options
are family friendly.
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5 STEPS TO SECURING YOUR HOUSING
Before you start at WyoTech in Blairsville, we’ll work with you to find housing that’s right for you. In general, the
process for locating student housing follows the below steps:
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R eview Information
Make Your Decision
Review and understand all of
You will need to decide whether you will live in
the information in this packet.
campus-managed housing or community-referred
Your Housing Team is available
housing. Regardless of which housing option you
to review your housing options
choose, you will need to complete and submit a
with you and answer any
housing application. For students intending to live in
questions you may have.
campus-managed housing, you will need to submit
a $50 non-refundable application fee and a $150
security deposit with your housing application.*
*If enrollment is cancelled within 30 days of the start, the $150 security deposit is non-refundable.
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Complete Forms
Final Check
Once your housing application and
Housing contracts will be generated
Housing Contract
Completion
appropriate fees are received, you
30 days prior to the start or sooner.
WyoTech will provide a
will receive a letter confirming
Housing contracts will be provided
housing contract the day
receipt. The application is
on a first-come, first-served basis.
you move in. A copy of this
considered complete only when
Students are encouraged to complete
contract will be provided to
both the application and appropriate
the housing application as soon as
you for your records.
fees (if applicable) are received.
possible.
Changed Your Mind?
If you have changed your mind about your housing
preference, contact the Housing Team at 724-459-8666 or
800-822-8253.
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ROOMMATE ASSIGNMENT
If you choose the campus-managed housing option, roommates will be assigned by the Blairsville campus’ housing
office. Housing assignments and roommate requests are made on a first-come, first-served, when space is available
basis. Our housing office strives to make roommate assignments based on requests from students. However, we
cannot guarantee your roommate preferences.
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Roommate Requests – If you are requesting a
married couples cannot be accommodated in
and the housing application and fees for each
campus-managed housing due to WyoTech housing
roommate should be submitted at the same time, if
regulations. However, there are community-referred
possible. Every effort will be made to place residents
options that will accommodate married couples.
Roommate Consolidations – WyoTech in Blairsville
reserves the right to consolidate roommates as
vacancies occur.
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Married Student Housing Requests – At this time,
specific roommate(s), it must be a mutual request
who make mutual requests together.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I request my
own roommate?
Campus-Managed Housing
Community-Referred Housing
Yes. You and your potential roommate
Choose multiple-room units that will
should request the assignment at the
allow you to have roommates. Check
time you apply for housing, on your
with your landlord on the maximum
housing application. You should both
number of people that may occupy a
submit the application and fees at the
particular rental unit.
same time, if possible.
Do I have to bring a
TV, radio, phone or
computer to use in my
room?
Yes. While cable TV and an internet
Check with your landlord on amenities
connection is provided in your room,
available with your rental unit.
you will need to bring a TV and an
Ethernet cable with you. There is no
wireless internet and wireless routers are
not allowed. Local phone service and a
phone is provided in each apartment
What do I bring to
set up my new room?
A checklist is included on page 10 of this
Check with your landlord on amenities
handbook to help with your move. You
available with your unit. A checklist is
can also contact your the Housing Team
included on page 10 of this handbook
with any specific questions before you
to help with your move. You can
start school.
also contact the Housing Team with
any specific questions before you start
school.
When can I move
into my new student
housing?
* No wireless routers are permitted.
You will receive a notification by mail for
Check with your landlord for move-in
times and dates for move in.
date options. You may be able to rent
your unit earlier than the school’s start
date, if you choose.
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CAMPUS-MANAGED HOUSING
WyoTech in Blairsville offers campus-managed housing. This housing is located close to campus and student services
are provided.
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10 miles to
Pittsburgh
Raceway Park
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North
Indy Park
724-459-8666
This facility is located 1 mile east of campus and
offers apartment-style living. In these 4-bedroom,
2-bath units, each student has a private bedroom
equipped with high-speed Internet and cable
connections. Students have 24/7 access to on-site,
swipe card laundry facilities, gym and recreational
room. Only Visa, Mastercard or Discover debit,
credit or prepaid cards will be accepted.
For bus service information,
visit www.indiGObus.com.
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Distance from
Campus/Amenities
Indy Park
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4-bedroom,
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1 mile
24-hour fitness
2-bath
apartments
center
Size
10x10
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bedrooms
Utilities
Provided
Electric/gas
Bedrooms:
Cable
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Water/sewer/
garbage
Local
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laundry facilities
Outdoor
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4-burner
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long beds
Desk with chair
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Dresser
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High-speed
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Internet
Air
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conditioning
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electric
housing
range/oven
application
Microwave
Full-size
telephone
recreational
areas
Kitchen
Facilities
Twin extra
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24-hour swipe
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card* operated
Furnishings
refrigerator
Common Area:
Breakfast bar
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Sofa
with stools
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Coffee table
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Sink
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Lounge chair
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TV stand
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For additional information on housing, including photos, please visit www.wyotechliving.com
*Visa, Mastercard or Discover debit, credit or prepaid cards only
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MOVING IN: CHECKLISTS AND REMINDERS
Housing Checklist
Residents frequently bring more personal items and
Optional Items
clothing than they will actually use. We suggest that
qTV – Basic cable TV connections are provided, but
residents bring only the essential items indicated below.
the resident must provide the television set. A small
television is recommended.
L iving Essentials
qExtra long twin-sized bed at Indy Park
q Towels and wash cloths
q Cooking and eating utensils
q Cleaning supplies
q Bathroom supplies
Suggested Clothing
qJeans and everyday clothing (appropriate to local
weather)
qInternet – High speed internet connections are
provided. Please bring your own Ethernet cord.
qPersonal computer
qRadio or small stereo with alarm clock
Also, please bring the following housing paperwork
with you when you move in:
qMeningitis Vaccination Form
qShot Record to serve as proof of meningitis
vaccination
q Jacket or coat (appropriate to local weather)
q Leather work shoes or boots
qDress pants, white shirt, tie and dress shoes for
possible on-campus job interviews
qIf enrolled in Applied Service Management (ASM)
courses, WyoTech provides two dress shirts. Students
must bring their own dress pants, dress shoes, and
tie to wear to class.
Personal Effects
Students who live in campus-managed housing who choose to leave during scheduled breaks should plan to take
their valuable items with them. WyoTech is not responsible for stolen or damaged items.
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Required Documents
The following forms will allow you to select and secure your housing preference:
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Housing Application- An application for housing, both campus-managed and community-referred, to begin
the housing process.
– A $50 non-refundable application fee must be submitted with housing applications requesting campus-managed housing.
– A $150 housing security deposit must be submitted with housing applications requesting
campus-managed housing. This deposit is refunded if the applicant cancels his/her application
more than 30 days prior to his/her start date.
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Meningitis Policy Compliance Form- A form with information regarding meningitis and vaccination
options. This signed form should be submitted with your signed housing contract.
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Housing Contract- A contract between you and WyoTech that secures campus-managed housing. This
contract will be provided when you move in and a copy will be issued for your records.
Renter’s Insurance
Whether you choose campus-managed or community-referred housing, neither WyoTech nor the owners of
the housing premises, if other than WyoTech, are liable for loss or theft of personal property or for damages or
destruction of such property by fire, water, or other causes. Residents are strongly encouraged to obtain personal
property/rental insurance or review their parent’s/guardian’s homeowner’s insurance plan to determine if
coverage is provided.
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POLICIES AND YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
This section, in conjunction with the housing contract,
Residents of campus-managed housing are expected
contain the terms and conditions under which WyoTech
to be respectful of these concerns, and represent
in Blairsville’s campus-managed housing services are
WyoTech in a positive manner within our community.
offered. For community-referred housing policies, check
with your landlord.
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neighborhood environment jeopardizes the integrity
The mission of WyoTech student housing services is to
of not only the residents, but also the school itself.
provide a safe residential environment that supports the
educational goals of the school. By contracting to reside
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as well as other housing information given to you and
stated on your housing contract. Please read these
documents thoroughly.
Good Neighbor Policy
Our goal is for all residents to contribute positively to
the community environment in and around their areas.
in WyoTech student housing, you agree to abide by
the policies and procedures outlined in this handbook,
Behavior that is detrimental to the quality of a
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Students who violate this policy may lose parking
privileges.
Housing Policies
WyoTech’s housing facilities is considered a part of the
campus despite being separated from the main campus.
It is a goal of the WyoTech Blairsville campus to
WyoTech retains the authority to monitor the manner in
promote positive relationships with our neighbors that
which the housing facilities are maintained and utilized
reflect positively on the school and its students.
by residents, and to continue an on-going maintenance
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WyoTech’s Blairsville students should understand that
program for all units.
the permanent residents in their neighborhood have
Housing regulations, which are designed by the
made long-term commitments to their environment,
WyoTech student Housing Office to provide safe and
while students are temporary members of the community.
secure housing for residents, are listed in this
handbook and other information which may be issued
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Residents of student housing need to be mindful of
as well as housing staff members are available to help
area and consistently show them proper respect.
clarify these regulations and to assist the residents,
Concerns of our neighbors include rowdiness, loud noise,
unsafe driving practices, and environmental issues.
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to you by the school. Safety and security personnel,
the needs and concerns of the neighbors around their
and to ensure the safety, comfort, and well being of
all residents. Our goal is to create an environment that
contributes to student success.
The following is a listing of WyoTech housing policies
halogen lamps is also a fire safety violation. “Black
that apply to all residents and guests:
lights” are not permitted in WyoTech housing. Starting
open fires, the use of personal barbecues, the use of
1.Alcohol – The possession, consumption, and/or
decorative lights in violation of Section 7 of the
distribution of any alcohol and/or alcohol container
Housing Policy list, and tampering with fire safety
is prohibited on or around housing premises. All
equipment are all violations. The storage of flammable
incidents involving alcohol will be reported to a
fluids is not permitted in or around any housing
local law enforcement agency and may lead to
unit. The charge for the unlawful discharge of a fire
notification of the parent or guardian of under aged
extinguisher, use of candles and setting false fire
violators, as well as eviction from WyoTech housing.
alarms is $130. Residents must be in compliance
2.Cleanliness – Residents are required to maintain
with all local fire codes. Fire safety violations are also
their assigned unit in a clean and safe manner so as
subject to sanctions by a local law enforcement
not to create health or safety hazards.
agency. Violations of Fire Safety Rules and
Regulations will be fined no less than $100 per
3.Cooperation and Compliance – All residents- and
incident by WyoTech housing. The city may also cite
their guests- are expected to cooperate and comply
violations of code according to their own schedules.
with the reasonable requests of WyoTech staff.
Willfully and knowingly providing false or
7.Decorative Lights – The housing manager
misleading information is also a violation.
may authorize the use of decorative lights. Those
exceptions would include:
4.Dartboards – Due to the potential for damage,
dartboards of any kind are not allowed in housing.
5.Disorderly Conduct – Behavior (physical or
verbal) that is detrimental to the living environment
and the general well being of housing residents is
not permitted. Unit entry and exit via windows is
considered as disorderly conduct and is not permitted.
Use approved entrances/exits only.
a.Use twinkle lights only.
b.Lights may be displayed from Thanksgiving until
the return from Christmas break.
c.Only one strand of lights may be used per outlet.
d.You may not drive nails or tacks through the
lights’ wire or insulation.
to declare light usage as inappropriate and can set
6.Fire Safety – Propping open fire doors is not
permitted and may result in a fire safety violation
fine. The use of open-flame devices or the burning
of any substance is not permitted in or around any
housing unit including but not limited to candles
and incense. Use of high-heat (300 watts or higher)
e.The housing manager may use his/her discretion
further guidelines as he/she sees fit.
f.ONLY artificial trees are permitted.
8.Fireworks – The use and/or possession of fireworks
is illegal in Pennsylvania (including on housing
premises) and also constitutes a fire safety violation.
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9.Guest/Underage Guest – Residents are not
14. Obscenity – Posters, wall hangings, computer
permitted to have overnight guests. Guests under
screens, books, and/or magazines depicting nudity,
the age of 18 are not permitted. Guests must
vulgar language, or racial degradation; promoting
provide legal proof of age upon request and will
drug culture or violence; or of an obscene nature are
be asked to leave the premises if age cannot be
not permitted.
verified. A trespass notice will be issued by local law
enforcement and/or security staff to violators of this
15.Pets – Pets of any kind are not allowed in any
housing unit under any circumstances.
policy. All guests must leave property by 12 a.m.
10.Identification – Residents are expected to identify
16.Smoking – Smoking is not permitted inside any
housing unit.
themselves to housing staff and patrol members
upon request. Willfully and knowingly providing
false or misleading information is a violation.
locations at all buildings. Residents who smoke
are expected to dispose of cigarette butts
11.Illegal Drugs – The use, possession, and/or
properly. The use of Hookahs or other smoking
distribution of any illegal substance and/or
paraphernalia are not permitted on or around the
paraphernalia is prohibited on or around housing
housing properties. Residents smoking outdoors are
property. All incidents of illegal drugs and/or
expected to dispose of cigarette butts properly.
paraphernalia will be reported to a local law
enforcement agency and may lead to notification of
Cigarette butt cans are provided at outdoor
17.Vandalism – The willful destruction and/or
the parent or guardian and eviction from WyoTech
alteration of WyoTech housing property and the
housing. Students suspected of use, possession, and/
property of others is prohibited. This includes the
or distribution of any illegal substance may be subject
dumping of waste products and/or vehicle fluids
to drug testing. Illegal substances will also include
anywhere on housing premises.
the sale or illegal use of certain solvents and noxious
substances that fall into four categories; Solvents,
18.Vehicle/Parts Policy – Residents will receive a copy
of building-specific parking regulations from their
Aerosols, Gases & Nitrites. Common terminology:
Huffing, Sniffing, Snorting and Bagging.
respective housing office.
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Parking – Each housing area provides limited
12.Littering – The intentional dumping of litter
off-street parking. One (1) vehicle per resident
anywhere on housing premises is not permitted. This
may be parked in housing lots. Residents must
includes the improper disposal of cigarette butts.
make arrangements to park additional vehicles,
including project cars, motorcycles, snowmobiles,
13.Noise – Quiet hours are from 12:01 a.m. to
etc., at alternate locations.
12 p.m. (noon). Noise which disturbs other residents
is never acceptable. Stereos (both auto and residential),
B)Permits/Proper Licensing – All vehicles must be
televisions, vehicle noise, and voices must be kept
registered at the WyoTech Housing Office and
at a reasonable volume so as not to disturb other
display a parking permit (available at no charge)
residents.
when parked on any WyoTech property. Those
vehicles parked on WyoTech property without
a parking permit displayed, with expired license
tags, or in inoperable condition are
subject to removal at the owner’s expense.
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C)Parking Violations – Parking violations include —
but are not limited to — vehicles parked in fire
violence and/or harassment of fellow residents or
lanes, handicapped spaces (without the proper
WyoTech personnel in any form is prohibited.
permit displayed), reserved spaces, or on sidewalks;
blocking dumpsters, exits and entrances; and
occupying two spaces. Parking violations are
subject to towing at the owner’s expense.
D)
Fire Safety Code – Electric outlets are not available
20.Weapons – Firearms of any kind (handguns, rifles,
air guns, airsoft guns, etc.) are not allowed on or
around housing premises. Other weapons such as
blowguns, large knives, bows and arrows, clubs,
and paintball guns are also not permitted. WyoTech
for resident use outside resident living units.
does not have any storage facilities available for such
Extension cords are not permitted to run across
items. Possession of such items may lead to eviction.
walk paths from windows, doors, etc.
19.Violence – The threat and/or practice of physical
E)Driving – The posted speed limit in all housing
Any items determined to be in violation of the rules
and policies, including the fire safety code, may be
lots is 5 miles per hour. Exhibition driving, which
subject to confiscation and disposal at the owner’s
includes the display of speed, squealing tires,
expense. WyoTech will not be held responsible for
blatant engine revving, etc., is not permitted in
loss or damage to confiscated items.
housing lots. WyoTech’s good neighbor policy does
apply to all of our community; drive accordingly.
F)Maintenance – No oily, noisy or debris-causing
repairs are to be made on the property. The
draining of any fluids is strictly prohibited.
Vehicles that are obviously leaking fluids — oil,
coolant, etc. — may not be parked in housing lots
and are subject to tow at the owner’s expense.
Residents are encouraged to inquire about and
make use of in-class maintenance at WyoTech.
G)
Parts and Accessories – WyoTech does not
Unit Entry
WyoTech recognizes and respects your privacy;
however, WyoTech reserves the right to enter units
in response to life, safety and health threatening
emergencies, and disturbances. In addition, authorized
personnel will enter your housing unit for regular
inspections (we do not schedule them) and/or for
maintenance, repairs, or improvement of facilities at
reasonable times. In all such cases the residents will
be aware of the entry through a notice left behind
by personnel. WyoTech staff will enter all housing
have any facilities available for the storage of
units during scheduled breaks for inspection, cleaning,
automobile parts, tires, pick-up toppers, project
maintenance, and repairs.
vehicles, or other accessories. Residents are not
permitted to store parts and/or accessories in
Unit Searches
their residential units under any circumstances,
When there is reasonable cause to believe that a
and are encouraged to look into rental storage
violation of the housing regulations has occurred or
facilities.
is taking place, authorized members of the WyoTech
H)
Car Washing – There is no washing of vehicles
permitted on the property.
housing staff may conduct an unannounced search
of a housing unit to determine compliance with the
regulations or with federal, state, and local laws. Locked
boxes, changed doorknobs, etc., are not permitted.
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Disciplinary Action
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Violations of the housing policies may result in disciplinary
influence, the student may be required to take a
action. Following are the different levels of action —
drug test. If the student has a positive drug test, the
and their definitions — which may be taken in the event
student may be evicted from WyoTech housing and
of a violation:
be subject to disciplinary action from the school.
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Warning – The resident receives a written or verbal
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If a student is caught with alcohol or alcohol
warning about a violation. More than one warning
containers in WyoTech housing, the student may
may place the resident on probation.
be evicted from WyoTech housing and be subject
to disciplinary action from the school.
Probation – Written notice stating any further
violation of any Housing Policies may result in eviction.
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Students residing in the same apartment, which
Probation may be in effect until the resident’s
shares a common area, may be tested for alcohol
graduation or until they move from housing.
or controlled substances if alcohol or drug use is
suspected within that apartment.
Eviction – The resident must vacate and remove
all personal belongings from housing within the time
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If a student is found in violation of the weapons
specified on the Notice of Eviction, and loses the
policy, the student may be evicted from WyoTech
privilege to be on any housing property.
housing and subject to disciplinary action from
the school.
In most cases disciplinary action is progressive, meaning
that a resident who receives one level of action may
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If a student acts in an abusive or violent manner,
receive the next level of action on a subsequent violation.
that student may be evicted from WyoTech housing
However, WyoTech maintains a zero-tolerance policy
and subject to disciplinary action from the school.
regarding alcohol, illegal drugs, weapons and violence.
The policy is as follows:
Zero-Tolerance Policy
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To protect the safety of the tenant, WyoTech reserves
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If a student is found to have participated in any act
determined as unsafe or hazardous to student safety,
that student may be evicted from WyoTech housing
and subject to disciplinary action from the school.
the right to search a tenant’s person or vehicle if
Students served with an eviction will have 24 hours
suspicion exists that the tenant is violating any
to vacate the housing unit. WyoTech reserves the
portion of the zero-tolerance policy.
right to impose any level of action regardless of the
If a student is caught in possession, under the
influence, or distributing illegal substances and/or in
possession of drug paraphernalia or contraband, the
student may be evicted from WyoTech housing and
subject to disciplinary action from the school.
If a student is caught smoking or if there is clear
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evidence of student(s) smoking in the apartment(s),
he/she may be evicted for a safety violation. Residents
must be in compliance with all local fire codes.
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If suspicion exists that a student is under the
resident’s previous history. Community service
assignments may be considered as an option and/or
addition to disciplinary action.
Eviction
If you are evicted from WyoTech housing for disciplinary
or other reasons, you will be responsible for paying all
outstanding rental charges and pay a $500 eviction fee.
Contract Policies
Rental Rates and Payment Plans
WyoTech housing rental rates are based on a daily rate.
Eviction may take place immediately upon notice, but
Please find the current housing rental rates for your
will usually be effective no later than 24 hours after the
anticipated start date in the enclosed housing contract.
disciplinary procedure.
Additional Blairsville Housing Policies
WyoTech offers the following rental payment plans:
1.A lump sum payment of total rent charges for your
In addition to WyoTech’s Code of Conduct, the
academic program length, less a 5% discount. The
accompanying list of policies applies to all
lump sum payment must be paid within seven days
campus-housing residents and their guests and is
of the contract start date.
designed to ensure that the facilities are utilized in
the manner for which they are intended. WyoTech
safety and security staff monitors the compliance of
the residents with these regulations. Residents are
expected to respond to and cooperate with all staff
when encountered. Failure to adhere to these policies
may result in the loss of the resident’s eligibility to
reside in campus-managed housing. Violations of certain
policies may result in immediate eviction, whereas other
violations can result in probation or a warning. Copies of
all documentation pertaining to the eviction or probation
of a resident will be placed in the resident’s housing file.
In addition, the resident’s parent(s) or guardian(s) may
be notified, if under aged.
2.Monthly installments, payable in advance, beginning
on the school registration date, and on the first of each
month thereafter. Housing payments received after the
fifth day of the month could be subject to a $50 late fee.
Contract Dates
The contract is in effect during the time period indicated
in your housing contract. You must give the housing
office 60 days written notice if you wish to renew your
housing contract. Failure to provide this notification will
result in your housing contract terminating on the end
date indicated on your housing contract. Your housing
contract charges will continue until you complete an official
checkout of your assigned unit.
If a student is caught smoking at the apartments, he/she
may also be evicted for a safety violation.
Application/Contract Cancellation
The housing application and housing contract are required
to secure campus housing. A $50 application fee and $150
security deposit are required to be submitted along with
the housing application. If cancellation occurs more than
30 calendar days prior to the student’s start date, all
housing monies paid, less the $50 application fee, will be
returned within 30 days. If a cancellation occurs less than
30 calendar days prior to the student’s start date, the
campus will retain both the $50 application and the $150
security deposit.
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Break of Contract
c) consolidate vacancies by requiring residents to move.
If you move out of housing without an official release,
When a vacancy occurs, WyoTech reserves the right
you will be assessed a $500 fee in addition to any fees
to show the suite, room or apartment and assign a
or charges that you may owe under the contract.
new occupant.
Rent Refund
If you cease to be enrolled at WyoTech prior to the
expiration date of your housing contract, you will receive
a refund of any prepaid rent not used less any damages
Students will be housed based upon room availability.
If a student switches class schedule at any time, the
student may be required to move. No fee will be
assessed for this move.
or fees you may have incurred. The prorated amount is
Furthermore, WyoTech reserves the right to reassign
based on the number of days you occupied the housing
any resident who is infringing on the rights of his/her
premises.
roommate to study, sleep, or in response to disciplinary
concerns.
Unit Assignments and Changes
WyoTech strives to match residents with requested
roommates indicated on the housing contract.
However, we cannot guarantee your roommate
preference. All roommates must pay the $50
application fee and a $150 security deposit prior to
their rooms being assigned. Only the assigned residents
may occupy a housing unit. WyoTech reserves the right
to change housing unit assignments at any time prior
to check-in.
WyoTech will not unlawfully discriminate in the
assignment of rooms on the basis of race, color,
Once WyoTech has received your housing application, a
letter will be sent from the campus as acknowledgement
of receipt along with any items that are missing in order to
process the application. The campus Housing Office will
work with you to ensure that all requirements are met.
Rooms are filled on a first-come, first-served,
space-available basis. For this reason, you should return
your application with all applicable fees as early as
possible.
WyoTech reserves the right to assign students to
alternate housing when necessary.
religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation,
Requests to change units are to be submitted to the
or physical ability. WyoTech further recognizes and
housing office manager after the first week of class
appreciates the educational value of diversity and
attendance. Requests to change units before that date
does not consider differing backgrounds, physical
will be restricted to emergency situations only. If your
characteristics, race, religion, or sexual orientation
request to change housing units is approved, you must
to be acceptable grounds for honoring housing unit
return your unit to its original move-in condition or you
assignment change requests.
will be responsible for any cleaning and/or damage
WyoTech reserves the right to: a) change housing
unit assignments; b) relocate individuals or groups
of individuals if a disruptive environment exists; or
charges. This includes common areas as well. Housing
changes are subject to availability of vacant units and
approval by the housing manager. Tenant requested
moves will be assessed a fee of $100 at the discretion of
the housing manager. Fee must be paid prior to move.
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Blairsville Checkout Procedures
Residents moving within the housing units must also
When checking out, the following procedures must
follow the same procedure. Failure to follow the checkout
be followed. Failure to follow the proper checkout
procedures for in-house moving will result in a $50
procedures may result in the assessment of a $50
improper checkout fee.
improper checkout fee.
1.The premises should be left clean with all garbage
taken to the outside dumpsters.
2.The walls should be wiped down and free of any
posters, pictures or adhesives.
3.The carpets must be vacuumed (if applicable).
No alteration of flooring should have occurred
above normal wear and tear. This includes damage,
discoloration or stains.
4.Drawers and shelves should be cleaned inside and out.
5.Bathrooms should be cleaned thoroughly including
the tub, toilet, sink, glass and mirrors.
6.Refrigerator and stove are to be wiped down
and sanitized.
7. All keys must be returned to the office.
8. Parking permit must be returned.
9. All sections of the checkout form must be completed.
10.Any break of contract or unauthorized relocation to
another room will result in a fee of $500.
11.Students withdrawing or being suspended must
follow the same procedure; failure to do so will
result in a $50 improper checkout fee.
12.Additional charges may be assessed within 60 days
Your Responsibilities
Eligibility for Housing
To be eligible for housing you must:
A)Be enrolled in and/or attending classes at WyoTech.
If not currently enrolled, permission to stay in
housing must be secured in writing from the
Housing Office.
B)Agree to abide by the Housing Regulations for the
duration of your residence.
Acceptance into WyoTech Housing
In order to be accepted into WyoTech housing you must:
1.Complete, sign and return the housing application
and other required paperwork prior to the deadline
for your particular program’s start date.
2. Include a $50 non-refundable housing application fee
with your completed housing application.
3.A $150 security deposit is required at the time the
housing application is sent.
4.When received, review and sign the WyoTech
housing contract to officially secure your housing.
5.Pay your monthly rental fee in advance, no later
than the school registration date established for
your particular class start date. If you are receiving
of vacating the unit following the maintenance and
financial aid in the form of a rent and living loan
cleaning staff’s final inspection.
certified by WyoTech, the rent will automatically be
13.The resident has 30 days after charges are posted to
appeal any charges to the Housing Office.
deducted and paid on your behalf..
Note: Failure to satisfy 1 and 2 could result in your
housing assignment being delayed.
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Resident Responsibilities
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their doors locked and carry their keys with them at
Residents are expected to maintain their assigned
unit in a responsible manner and to notify WyoTech
all times. If a resident is locked out of their unit, they
of any items in need of service and/or repair.
should first attempt to contact the Housing Office.
Outside of office hours, residents should contact
Prospective residents are encouraged to carefully read
Security at (724) 464-9909. You may be charged
the information in this handbook before deciding to
up to $30 for this service. We reserve the right to
enter into a contractual agreement for housing.
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be responsible for all applicable locksmith charges.
needs of all students. Should you decide to take
Residents will be charged for lock changes if the loss
advantage of the opportunity to live in campus-
of keys compromises the security of the housing/
managed housing, the WyoTech student Housing
postal units.
residential experience.
Unit Care – Residents are required to maintain their
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Utility Usage and Conservation – Residents
are asked to help conserve energy and save costs
by turning down heat and turning off electrical
unit in a clean and safe manner so as not to impose
devices — lights, stereos, TVs, etc. — when leaving
health or safety hazards. WyoTech suggests these
for the day or for extended lengths of time. Keep
guidelines for maintaining a clean apartment:
windows closed when operating the heater or air
– Garbage taken out daily.
conditioning.
– Dishes washed after every use.
–The toilet and bathtub and sink should be
scrubbed weekly.
–The stove and/or oven, refrigerator, and
microwave cleaned regularly.
– Floors swept, mopped, and/or vacuumed weekly.
Note: The Housing Office will inspect all
Abandoned Property
When residents vacate a housing unit and leave personal
property in or about the premises, that property will
be considered abandoned and left to the disposal of
WyoTech. Residents who do not completely move
out by the scheduled check-out date forfeit personal
property remaining on or about the premises and such
units on a regular basis to ensure that residents
property may be packed and removed by WyoTech at
are contributing to a safe and healthy living
the owner’s expense. A packing fee of $25 per hour and
environment. If the cleanliness of the unit does
cleaning fees of $30 per hour per housing staff member
not meet the above criteria, a cleaning staff will
may be assessed. The minimum charge is $25. Disposal
clean the unit at $30 per hour at the cost of the
of abandoned property and materials may be subject to
resident, and additional fines may be assessed.
WyoTech disposal procedures. Material of a hazardous
Residents must ONLY use poster putty for hanging
posters, pictures, etc. WyoTech reserves the right to
limit the amount and type of wall hangings. Tape,
nails, and screws may not be used. In all cases,
residents will be responsible for any damages caused
by wall hangings.
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call a locksmith on your behalf. The resident will
This type of living arrangement may not meet the
Office will work with you to create a positive
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Keys and Lockouts – Residents are expected to keep
nature may be disposed of immediately and a disposal
fee incurred. Property left outside or around housing
areas will be subject to disposal at any time.
Housing Damages and Security Deposits
Residents will be held responsible for damages to the building, damaged or missing furniture, and any service costs
due to actions and/or neglect. Residents are also responsible for the actions of their guests.
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WyoTech provides a Room Inspection Report sheet before check-in. Please fill this out thoroughly and
return it to the Housing Office after check-in.
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Repair of damages and cleaning, if necessary, will be charged based on the current list of room charges. The
minimum charge will be $30. Unless an individual resident accepts responsibility for the damage charges, the
charges will be equally distributed among the residents assigned to the unit.
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A security deposit of $150 must be made with the completion of the housing application. WyoTech will hold
this deposit for the entire period of the housing contract. The deposits are used to cover charges imposed by
WyoTech including cleaning/damage charges or violations. The deposit will be returned to the resident within 30
days of the date the housing unit is vacated, pending proper checkout by the resident. Residents are required to
maintain deposits at $150 and will be asked to bring them up should they fall below this level.
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HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCES
After-Hours Emergencies
Note: Due to the extremely busy week prior to
If you need assistance after hours, please call security at
the scheduled housing check-in and the numerous
724-464-9909.
maintenance and cleaning tasks that must take place
If you have a true emergency such as fire or serious
injury, dial 911.
careful note of the check-in date for your class start and
plan your travel arrangements to Blairsville accordingly.
Bus Service and Car Pooling
Bus service is provided free of charge to residents of
If you have specific concerns or questions about this,
please feel free to contact the Housing Office.
Blairsville campus-managed housing. Car pooling
Indy Park Apartments
opportunities are also generally available as you meet
Laundry Facilities
other students in class and in housing. A bus schedule
is distributed to all new starts in their move in packet.
The housing office staff is not allowed to provide rides
for students. Students needing a ride should contact
student services.
Early Arrivals/Local Hotels
If you plan to arrive in Blairsville prior to the housing
check-in date indicated on the housing insert, we
suggest you make advanced reservations at one of the
following motels:
Blairsville
Comfort Inn
724-459-7100
Hampton Inn
724-459-5920
Indiana
Comfort Inn
724-465-7000
Indiana Inn
724-349-4600
Holiday Inn
724-463-3561
Best Western
724-349-9620
Latrobe
Wingate Inn
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therein, we cannot allow for early check-ins. Please take
724-539-0400
724-459-8666
Swipe card laundry facilities are located on-site at our
campus-managed housing facilities.
Storage Facilities
Shopping
WyoTech’s Housing Office does not provide storage
Many grocery and convenience stores are located
units. However, there are several public facilities in the
throughout the Blairsville/Indiana communities. There are
Blairsville/Indiana area that rent storage space.
Walmart Supercenters located one mile from Indy Park.
Blairsville
D&D Mini Storage
724-459-6060
Blair Realty Self Storage
724-459-7040
Bonarrigo Storage
724-259-6020
Entertainment
The presence of Indiana University of Pennsylvania,
only 14 miles away from Indy Park, creates numerous
opportunities for sports and music activities during the
school year. Past concerts have included Yellowcard,
Indiana
Self Storage
724-463-3822
The Dave Matthews Band, Dashboard Confessional and
A Storage Inn
724-349-6611
Ludacris. Movie theaters, bowling alleys, and a variety of
restaurants throughout Indiana County can also
Medical Facilities
provide a welcome break. Athletic facilities, including
Indiana Regional Medical Center is located within
an on-site basketball court and soccer field are available
15 minutes of Indy Park, and provides 24-hour
at Indy Park as well.
emergency medical services. Indiana Regional Medical
Center also offers a facility less than one mile from Indy
Online Resources
Park. This facility provides urgent care services to students.
WyoTech’s Blairsville Housing
Information:
Blairsville Family Health Center is located less than
one mile from WyoTech’s Blairsville campus and provides
medical services including the meningitis vaccination to
students. Their phone number is 724-459-5203.
www.wyotechliving.com
Indiana County Tourist Bureau:
www.visitindianacountypa.org
Indiana Gazette:
Indiana Regional Medical Center Urgi-Care Center is
located less than one mile from WyoTech and provides
medical services to students. Their phone number is
724-459-4762.
For emergency medical services, dial 911.
www.indianagazette.com
Blairsville Website:
www.blairsvillepa.com
Indigo Bus:
www.indigobus.com
Kovalchick Convention and
Athletic Complex:
kovalchickcomplex.com
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
If you need further information regarding the WyoTech housing application process, the WyoTech housing handbook
or any of the Blairsville campus student housing information sheets, please feel free to contact WyoTech’s Blairsville
campus or the Housing Office of your assigned property. You can also visit www.wyotechliving.com.
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WyoTech’s Blairsville Campus
Indy Park Apartments
800-822-8253
15 Technology Drive, Suite 100
Blairsville, PA 15717
Phone: 724-459-8666
Fax: 724-459-8688
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