Every resident, otherwise known as "the Licensee," accepts the terms of the Student Housing License Agreement prior to moving into the Residential Community. The Student Housing License Agreement is a binding legal contract for the academic year, meaning that once signed, residents are expected to live in on-campus housing from Move-in Day in August through 24 hours after their last final just before Commencement in May.
Please visit the Academic Year License Agreement to review the agreement you agreed to when accepting a housing assignment.
If you choose to petition this agreement, please know the license agreement remains in effect while the petition is reviewed and you are obligated to make all payments according to the Rate & Installments Schedule.
There is a $250 service fee for petitions turned in with less than a 30-day notice. Students petitioning in the Fall semester to not return for the Spring semester must turn in their petition prior to November 15 to not be charged this fee.
NOTE: Submitting a Petition to Break the License Agreement does not imply approval. It is highly recommended students not sign a lease off-campus or make other rental commitments until the Petition has been approved.
Categories for Consideration
If your situation has changed since you checked into your housing assignment this academic year and you are no longer able to live on campus due to one of the following reasons, you will need to submit a Petition to Break Your Housing License Agreement for:
Medical Reason(s)
A medical situation has arisen since you moved in, or a medical condition has continued to develop where living on campus poses a danger to your health
Unexpected Financial Reason(s)
Your financial situation has changed since you moved in
Unexpected Hardship
An unforeseen family or personal reason has developed since you moved in
The Petition to Break the License Agreement for Extraordinary Reasons is reviewed by a committee. Follow-up discussions either in person, by email, via Zoom, or over the phone may take place for medical, financial, and personal reasons. It is the student's responsibility to submit evidence of their claim. If a student refuses to submit paperwork, then the Petition to Break the License Agreement will be denied. Generally, you will receive notification of the decision within seven to ten business days.