The License Agreement is for the entire academic year (or the remainder of the academic year if assigned after the start of the fall semester).
Students desiring to cancel their Residence Life License Agreement must submit a Request for Cancellation of Residence Life License Agreement on their housing portal. The License Agreement includes a commitment for the full duration of the academic year for which it is granted and should be taken into consideration when submitting a Request for Cancellation.
Residence Life Cancellation Fees and Housing Refund Policy
If a student has received an approved Request for Cancellation form, the student will be subject to the following cancellation fee and refund policy:
Cancellation and Proration Tables
Fall Semester
| Date Cancellation is Received | % Housing Costs Refunded | Cancellation Fee | Housing Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Returning Students- Before June 1 New Students- August 1 |
100% | None | Credited to Student Account |
| Returning Students- Between June 1 and August 1 | 100% | None | Forfeited |
| August 1 to the first Move in Day | 100% | $250 | Forfeited |
| Through the end of Add/Drop Period | 100% | $250 | Forfeited |
| Add/Drop +1-7 calendar days | 80% | $250 | Forfeited |
| Add/Drop +8-14 calendar days | 60% | $250 | Forfeited |
| After Add/Drop +15 calendar days | 0% | None | Forfeited |
Spring Semester*
| Dates Cancellation is Received | % Housing Costs Refunded | Cancellation Fee | Housing Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before January 3 | 100% | None | Credited to Student Account |
| Between January 3 and Move In Day | 100% | $250 | Forfeited |
| Through the end of the Add/Drop period | 100% | $250 | Forfeited |
| Add/Drop +1-7 calendar days | 80% | $250 | Forfeited |
| Add/Drop +8-14 calendar days | 60% | $250 | Forfeited |
| After Add/Drop + 15 calendar days | 0% | None | Forfeited |
*Only applicable for students admitted in the spring or if your cancellation is approved.
In rare instances and for limited reasons, exceptions may be made to the cancellation policy as described above. Possible exceptions include.
List of Possible Exceptions
- Withdrawal from University
- Transferal to another University
- Military Deployment
- Academic Suspension
- Academic Dismissal
- Graduation
- Clinical or Student teaching experience
However, exceptions are not granted in the following cases:
- Financial concerns
- Moving off-campus/Commuting
- General dissatisfaction with residence hall or roommate(s)
- Residence Hall and/or University community standards sanctions
- Poor Academic Performance
Students must submit a REQUEST FOR CANCELLATION for which can be found via the housing portal. Any additional documentation to support the request must be submitted to Residence Life via email.