Returning Students
Housing Overview and Deadlines
Returning students who wish to live on campus for the upcoming academic year must complete all required steps by the published deadlines. Housing selection eligibility depends on deposit submission, completion of required forms, credit registration, and account standing.
1. Eligibility Requirements
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- Submit the $250 housing deposit by March 1 to participate in Housing Selection.
- Complete the Residence License Agreement (RLA) and mandatory housing questions by March 1.
- Resolve all holds on your student account.
- Be a full-time matriculated returning student.
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Meet registration credit requirements:
- Register for at least 8 credits by July 15 (Fall) or January 8 (Spring).
- Register for 12 or more credits by the start of the semester.
Note: Students who do not meet registration deadlines will lose housing and will not be refunded their deposit.
2. Key Housing Deadlines
Housing Deposit and Application Requirements
| Item | Deadline | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Deposit ($250) | March 1 | Required for participation in Housing Selection. Late deposits accepted but not eligible for room selection. |
| Residence License Agreement (RLA) | March 1 | Must be submitted to match with roommates or receive an assignment. |
Registration Requirements
| Semester | Credit Requirement | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 8 credits minimum | July 15 |
| Spring 2025 | 8 credits minimum | January 8 |
| All Semesters | 12 credits minimum | By semester start |
Housing Cancellation and Deposit Refund Deadlines
These deadlines apply to withdrawal from campus housing without financial liability:
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- Fall housing: Cancel before May 1 for no liability.
- Spring housing: Cancel before December 1 for no liability.
After these dates, the housing deposit is forfeited.
3. Housing Cost Liability Schedule
Fall 2026 Liability
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- Before August 24: 0 percent liability
- August 24 to September 18: 50 percent liability
- After September 18: 100 percent liability
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Spring 2027 Liability
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- Before January 20: 0 percent liability
- January 20 to February 19: 50 percent liability
- After February 19: 100 percent liability
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No-Show Fee
If a student does not report to campus housing and does not contact Residential and Student Life by September 4 (Fall) they will be considered a no-show and charged a $250 penalty in addition to losing their deposit.
4. Apartment Eligibility
To be eligible for an apartment community (The Commons, Alumni Village, or The Olde), students must meet at least one of the following criteria:
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- Be 21 years old, or
- Have 40 or more completed credits
Eligibility does not guarantee placement due to limited capacity.
5. Important Notes
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- Students with late deposits will not participate in Housing Selection and will be assigned housing in mid-summer.
- The housing license is a 9-month financial commitment.
- Students with account holds or missing requirements cannot participate in selection.