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Housing Requirements and Cancellation

Students are required to live in University-approved housing (residence halls, äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ Apartments, or Greek chapter houses) for six semesters. Housing contracts are completed online through MyHousing and cover the full academic year (Fall and Spring). Once a housing agreement is signed and a room is selected, students will not be released from these obligations.

Students must be at least 17 years old on move-in day to live in äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ residence halls. Room and board rates are published in the Tuition and Fees schedule.

Housing Cancellation

• Students not returning to University housing must submit an online cancellation request
  • Fall semester - request before March 1.
  • Spring semester - request before December 1.
• Students returning for the Fall who have not pre-enrolled for classes by July 1 will forfeit their room reservations.
• Midyear cancellations are permitted for off-campus study/study abroad, or when a student leaves the University due to graduation, transfer, or leave of absence.
• Students may not cancel their housing contracts midyear to move off campus or into a fraternity or sorority house.

Fall Incoming students (New Students): go to the Incoming Student Page for more information on housing applications, assignments, and deadlines.

Fall Returning students: go to the Current Students Page for more information on Housing Applications, Assignments, and Deadlines.

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Appeals to Housing Charges

Students may appeal housing charges for the following reasons:

• The charge was assessed in error.
• Extreme circumstances warrant an exemption.
• The assessment did not follow institutional procedures.
• New information may affect the assessment.

Appeals must:

• Be submitted in writing within 60 days of the charge assessment.
• Identify the grounds for the appeal.
• Explain the circumstances and provide relevant information for review.

The Housing Appeals Committee includes representatives from the Business Office, Office of Residential Life Advisory Committee, ORL professional staff, and the Assistant and Associate Deans of Students. The Assistant Director of Residential Life and Director of Student Involvement co-convene the committee as non-voting members.

Students will be notified of the decision within two weeks of the committee meeting or by the end of the month in which the meeting occurs, whichever comes first. Students should defer payment of disputed charges until a final decision is made.

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Greek Chapter Houses

Upper-division students affiliated with a social fraternity or sorority who have completed two semesters of residence hall living are required to live in their chapter house and participate in the chapter house dining plan, where available.

Residential Greek chapters are expected to maintain a living environment that supports their founding values, traditions, and the development of members through shared experiences. Chapters are also responsible for self-governance and ongoing recruitment to maintain membership levels appropriate for their assigned housing capacity.

If a chapter reaches full capacity and has additional members who require University housing, ORL will assist in providing residence hall assignments as space allows.

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Off-Campus Requests

äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ is an independent, residential, liberal arts university.

Students requesting off-campus housing must complete the Off-Campus Application in MyHousing and meet one of the following criteria:

• Complete six semesters in University-approved housing, including residence halls, Greek chapter houses, or study abroad
• Are married
• Are 22 or older
• Are the primary guardian of a child
• Live with parents/guardians within 30 miles of campus (also complete the Commute from Home Form)
• Have an extreme medical condition (requires approval and documentation through Student Accessibility Services and ORL)
• Transfer to äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ with an associate degree

Approval: Meeting a criterion does not guarantee approval. Students must complete the appropriate MyHousing application and receive written approval from the Office of Residential Life (ORL) before signing an off-campus lease or rental agreement. Additional documentation may be required for medical or accessibility-related requests.

Financial Aid: Living off campus may affect financial aid. Contact the Financial Aid Office before making housing arrangements.

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Part-Time Students

Part-time students may live in University housing only with approval from the Office of Residential Life (ORL) and the Dean of Students Office. Students changing from full-time to part-time status during a semester must receive ORL approval to remain in campus housing.

Part-time students are subject to the same residential policies and conduct expectations as full-time students.

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Residence Hall Activity Fee

Students living in residence halls are charged a $15 semesterly activity fee, established by the Residence Hall Association and ORL. The fee is billed directly to student accounts and supports residential life programs that provide social and educational opportunities throughout the year.

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Dining Plans and Changes

Dining Plan Requirements

All students living in University residence halls must have a full dining plan. Available options are listed on the . Rates are published in the Tuition and Fees schedule.

Dining plans/Munch Money are valid for the selected semester only and do not carry over to the next semester.

Allergies and Dining Exemptions

Students with uncommon, severe food allergies or strict religious dietary requirements that cannot be accommodated by Sodexo Dining may request a dining plan exemption. Supporting documentation is required. Visit the Medical and Mental Health Accommodations or Religious Food Exemptions pages for more information.

Vegetarian, vegan, and other health-conscious dietary preferences can be accommodated through campus dining and do not qualify for a meal plan exemption.

Changing Your Dining Plan

All dining plan changes must be submitted through MyHousing. Watch your emails for dining change information and deadlines.

Dining plan change periods are:

• Fall semester: Typically opens in March and closes one week before classes begin.

• Spring semester: Typically opens in October and closes on the last day of Fall semester finals.

Specific dates are posted in MyHousing. Once the change period closes, dining plans cannot be changed until the following semester.