What if I want to make a room change to a different room in the University Residence Halls?
Please note, once fall semester hall assignments have been made in May, it is difficult to make changes.
After July 10, if you would still prefer to live in a hall or area other than the one you are currently assigned to, you can request a room change after all students in temporary housing are placed in a permanent housing space in the fall. Although all Residence Halls are full at the beginning of the term, some students cancel their contracts or simply do not show up, making extra rooms available. You can request a room change form from your Hall Office, Resident Director, or Resident Advisor after you arrive on campus.
If you would like to request a room change that will start the spring semester, see your Resident Advisor (RA) who will submit your request to your Resident Director (RD) for approval. The deadline to submit this change request is the Friday before Fall Break begins.
How do I transfer my contract to a hall outside of University Housing?
According to the Reciprocal Agreement, a new student is eligible once a year to transfer her/his housing contract without penalty between units that participate in the reciprocal program (Private Certified Housing facilities and certified fraternities and sororities). Students who apply to move more than once will not be considered under the reciprocal agreement and will be subject to prior contractual obligations. Current undergraduate students may cancel their Spring 2010 contract with their current facility without penalty by completing the Reciprocal Agreement form and returning it by November 13, 2009, and move to the approved housing for Spring semester 2010.
My roommate may be leaving for Spring semester and I want to keep the room as a single. Is this possible?
It may be possible to buyout the double as a single after all students with contracts, but not assignments have been accommodated (temporary or new spring contracts. If a vacancy is confirmed for your room, you may request to pay an increased rate to retain the vacancy in your present room for Spring semester 2009 (e.g., rent a double as a single). The additional charge will be added to your University account effective January 18, 2009. To request this, send an email to the Housing Information office. Your email must include your name, room number, and UIN and a statement that you wish to pay to keep your room as a vacancy option if a space becomes available. See buyout rates.
How do I cancel my contract?
Use this form to cancel your contract for the following semester. If you currently live in the residence halls and are canceling effective immediately, you should see your area secretary at the area office to complete the necessary cancellation paperwork. See sections 4-6 of the contract (pdf) for applicable deadlines and terms regarding full and partial refund of the $150 advance payment. In some situations, canceling your contract can result in a settlement charge up to $2000. If you do not receive email confirming your cancellation then your contract is not considered canceled. Print and save this email for your records.
How do I change my meal plan?
You can find information about buying or changing your meal plan in the Dining section.