Housing Cancellation
The annual housing agreement is a contract for housing for the full academic year which cannot be cancelled to reside off campus. Although you are not required to live here, you are financially responsible for the cost of housing and the meal plan for both semesters.
Please be aware that the following reasons will be considered for cancellation of the housing contract: withdrawal from the University, reduction to less than 6 credits, studying abroad, student teaching or a university internship that eliminates the need for on campus housing. In extreme cases, the committee will consider significant unforeseen extenuating financial or medical reasons.
In all cases, if you choose to request a housing cancellation you must provide supporting documentation that shows proof of your extenuating circumstances.
Forms will not be submitted to the committee without explanation and documentation.
Please keep in mind that submitting a cancellation request does not guarantee approval.
If you feel that you meet the requirements for a housing cancellation, please e-mail our office at reslife@southernct.edu
- Any student who requests housing for the fall and spring semester (by paying a non-refundable housing deposit and submitting a housing application) has until June 30th to cancel their request for housing to be released from the academic year housing agreement.
- Any student who requests housing for the spring semester ONLY (by paying a non-refundable housing deposit and submitting a housing application) has until November 30th to cancel their request for housing to be released from the academic year housing agreement.
| Refund Deadline for Fall & Spring Applications | Refunded Amount |
| Prior to and including June 30th | 100%* |
| No refund after July 1st | 0% |
| Refund Deadline for Spring ONLY Applications | Refunded Amount |
| Prior to and including Nov 30th | 100%* |
| No refund after Dec 1st | 0% |
*Please note, the housing deposit is non-refundable.
If you wish to cancel housing and withdraw from the university, the refund policy for housing fees will mirror the university Refund Policy for Tuition and Fees. See the refund chart below for more details.
| Refund Deadline | Refunded Amount |
|---|---|
| Prior to and including the first day of classes | 100%* |
| During the first week of classes | 90% |
| During the second week of classes | 60% |
| During the third and fourth week of classes | 40% |
| No refund after the fourth week of classes | 0% |
*Students who occupy their room for any period of time prior to cancellation will be billed on a prorated basis for housing and meal plan charges to the date of check out and key return.
Returning students choosing to withdraw must contact the Advising Center/Registrar and the Office of Residence Life. New incoming students choosing to withdraw must contact the Admissions Office and the Office of Residence Life.