Housing Application

Housing Agreement Cancellations

What is a cancellation?

A cancellation is a request via the to end the agreement between the student and the University in accordance with the terms of the agreement.  Cancellation request approvals are based on the eligibility criteria listed in the Student Housing Agreement. 

Greek Village residents should review their specific housing agreement for additional information regarding a request to cancel.

Click here to review the housing agreement.

Pre-Assignment

Students are eligible to cancel at any time prior to selecting or being assigned to a space on-campus.  Any pre-assignment cancellation will not receive a cancellation fee.  The application fee is non-refundable.

Post-Assignment

Students, who have received an assignment, may request a cancellation via the based on the eligibility criteria list in the Housing Agreement.  If the request is approved, a cancellation fee may be assessed based on the date the request is made.  If the request does not meet the eligible criteria, the student鈥檚 request will be denied and held to the terms and conditions of the Housing Agreement.

No-Shows

  • Assigned students, who fail to check-in and are not registered for academic coursework by the end of the Add/Drop period, will be administratively canceled by the department and the appropriate cancellation fee(s) will be assessed to the student's Student Self-Service account.
  • Assigned students, who fail to check-in and are registered for academic coursework, will not be considered a no-show and the student will be responsible for the terms and conditions of the appropriate housing agreement.

Cancellation eligibility

Who is eligible to cancel?

  • The Student has not been assigned a Space
  • Non-Enrolled Student:
    • The Student graduates and does not continue in another 国产短视频program
    • The Student receives military order for active duty
    • The Student has a 国产短视频medical withdrawal
    • The Student withdraws and is no longer enrolled at USF
  • The Student participates in an academic program that requires residence outside Hillsborough County
  • The Student participates in a 国产短视频sponsored and/or approved study abroad program
  • The Student transfers to 国产短视频residence halls located in St. Petersburg and secures a 国产短视频Housing Agreement for a residence hall located in St. Petersburg
  • The Student is married during the term of the Agreement
 

Supporting Documentation for Eligibility

  • Non-Enrolled Student:
    • The Student graduates and does not continue in another 国产短视频program
      • No documentation is necessary at the time of the request; however, an audit will occur after commencement to determine if the student鈥檚 degree was awarded by the university. If the degree isn鈥檛 awarded, the student鈥檚 approval will be rescinded and a rental rate will be applied to the student鈥檚 account as per the housing agreement.
    • The Student receives military order for active duty
      • Student provides a copy of the orders that require the student to report during the term of the Housing Agreement.
    • The Student has a 国产短视频medical withdrawal
      • Student provides a copy of the University鈥檚 approved medial withdraw.
      • A University office (Dean for Students, Student Outreach & Support, Counseling, etc.) provides a letter of support outlining that the student鈥檚 enrollment status has changed.
    • The Student withdraws and is no longer enrolled at USF
      • Student鈥檚 Student Self-Service record indicates that the student is no longer registered for course at the University.
  • The Student participates in an academic program that requires residence outside Hillsborough County
    • Student will need to provide a confirmation letter from the sponsoring academic supervisor (course instructor or equivalent) outlining the nature of the program, location of the program, estimated amount of time away from campus, and validating the academic connection to the University.  Examples of academic programs include Study Abroad, internships, research studies, etc.  Online courses are not applicable to this section.
    • Student provides documentation that it is more reasonable to conduct a transfer of locations due to the academic program being located in St. Petersburg. The student will be expected to live on-campus in St. Petersburg.
  • The Student participates in a 国产短视频sponsored and/or approved study abroad program.
    • Student provides a copy of the 国产短视频approval letter indicating the study abroad program dates. These dates must be during the term of the Housing Agreement.
  • The Student transfers to 国产短视频residence halls located in St. Petersburg and secures a 国产短视频Housing Agreement for a residence hall located in St. Petersburg.
    • Student submits a cancellation request at one location, Tampa or St. Petersburg. A new housing application, for the same term, is submitted at the new location, Tampa or St. Petersburg, and an assignment is made.
  • The Student is married during the term of the Agreement
    • Student provides a copy of the marriage license indicating that the marriage date is during the term of the Housing Agreement.
 


How do I cancel my assignment?

All cancellation requests must be submitted via the . Phone calls, emails, or in-person requests will not be accepted.

Will I be charged a cancellation fee?

If a student has been assigned to space and the cancellation request has been approved, it will depend on when the cancellation was approved.  Please refer to the Student Housing Agreement for specific information on the cancellation fees.

Please note: Due to ongoing impacts from FASFA delays, incoming first-year students will have until May 8 at 11:59 p.m. to cancel their Student Housing Agreement without a cancellation fee.

All of my classes are online.  Can i cancel my Housing agreement?

If a student does not have an assignment, then the Student Housing Agreement may be cancelled without a cancellation fee.  If the student has an assignment, then the student may submit a cancellation request based on the eligibility criteria listed on the Student Housing Agreement.  Online classes do not meet the eligibility criteria for a cancellation.