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Remember that you are signing a contract so read it thoroughly and become familiar with the cancellation policies before submitting it online.
Typical penalties for students cancelling their housing contract includes: Forfeit of the pre- payment Charge of 50% of the remaining contract No refunds for the meal plan once the semester has started Pre-payment Refund The pre-payment is refunded up until June 1 if a resident applies to live in housing beginning fall and then cancels their contract. The pre-payment is refunded up until November 1 if a resident applies to live in housing beginning spring and then cancels their contract. |
Housing & Meal Plan Changes/Cancellation Help! My plans changed and I want to cancel my housing and/or meal plan! Things happen and students may determine that they need to leave housing and/or cancel their meal plan. Here are the facts you need to know… Housing Cancellation ProcessStep 1: In writing, send a letter or email to the Coordinator of Student Housing stating you are canceling your contract and the reason. Attach any supporting documentation that you feel is necessary to support your reason for breaking your contract and then submit it to the Office of Residence Life in AUD 480. Step 2: Your cancellation letter will be reviewed by the housing committee and a decision as to whether or not you will be released from your contract will be decided. Your cancellation will be processed within four to six weeks and you will receive a letter stating whether or not any refund will be granted. Please note that during the months of July and August cancellations may take up to six weeks to process. Step 3: A letter stating whether or not you have been released from your contract, your scheduled move-out date (if applicable) and what charges will apply will be sent to you via your mymail account. Please remember that based on the condition of your room after you move out, additional penalties may apply. You will need to follow the move out procedures outlined in your handbook. Step 4: Cancellation charges and any penalty room charges will be added to your account once you have officially moved out of the residence hall. Typical charges include a forfeit of your $500 pre-payment and 50% of your remaining contract. Meal charges are non-refundable once the term begins. Housing Room/Building Changes Question: Are you changing to a lower priced room, changing buildings or changing your contract from annual to academic? Step 1: Complete the Contract Amendment form located at the Office of Residence Life in AUD 480. Step 2: The Director of Residence Life will review and respond to your request in two to four weeks. The letter will have additional information regarding the next steps that may need to be taken. Step 3: Additional charges may apply for rooms that are downgraded and/or contract terms that are amended from annual to academic. Meal Plan Cancellation or ChangeRefund Policy If a meal plan is cancelled after the first week of the semester beginning, no discounts or refunds will be issued for unused meals, days or flex dollars for the current academic term. No other charges will apply for the remaining portion of the meal plan contract after the current term. Question: Are you changing rooms from a suite to an apartment in the UC? Students moving to apartments in the UC can cancel their meal plans but will not receive any refunds. Refer to University Center’s meal plan cancellation policy. Question: Are you leaving housing and canceling your meal plan? Students who are leaving the residence hall may cancel their meal plan, however, no refunds will be given for any unused portion during the semester that they are leaving. Question: Are you wanting to downgrade your meal plan? Students will be able to downgrade their meal plan during the first week of each term at the Office of Residence Life, AUD 480. |
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