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Cancellation

Students who submit a housing agreement agree to the terms and conditions​ of that agreement, including the cancellation policy.

The 2022-23 housing agreement begins August 28, 2022. If a student moves in prior to this date, the housing agreement begins on the first day of occupancy. Therefore, cancellations must be received prior to the first day of ​occupancy. If you have further questions, please email housing@depaul.edu.

Cancellation Dates for 2022-23 Academic Year

Once a student is confirmed for housing, cancellation fees will apply as stated in Section 4 of the Ter​ms and Condi​​tions​.

*If you are intending to cancel your 2022-23 housing agreement, please email housing@depaul.edu.

​First-year Students Cancelling without Penalty​
​May 1, 2022
​​Transfer Students Cancelling without Penalty
June 1, 2022
If Not Living on Campus Fall Quarter
August 28​, 2022, or prior to first day of occupancy, whichever is earlier.
If Not Returning to Campus for Winter Quarter November 16, 2022 

NOTE: You must be completely moved out of your Fall unit no later than 12:00 p.m. CST on Wednesday, November 23, 2022.
For New Winter Quarter Residents
January 1, 2023
If Not Returning to Campus for Spring Quarter March 8, 2023

NOTE: You must be completely moved out of your Winter unit no later than 12:00 p.m. (CST) on Saturday, March 18, 2023​​.

All cancellations must be made in writing directly to DePaul Housing; verbal cancellations will not be honored. A cancellation is complete when the steps below are successfully completed.

  1. Visit the DePaul Housing main office in Centennial Hall, Suite 301. If not currently on campus, email housing@depaul.edu stating intention to cancel the housing agreement.

  2. Remove all personal belongings from the unit. The unit should be left in its original condition.

  3. Return the room/apartment key to the DePaul Housing main office key drop box at Centennial Hall, Suite 301. Mail keys must be returned to the mailroom in the Lincoln Park Student Center, Suite 317.

All students who cancel have the option to request a walk-through of their unit, with a housing representative, to review its condition. To request a walk-through, email housing@depaul.edu at least 72 hours prior to the intended move-out date.

All cancellations must be made in writing directly to DePaul Housing; verbal cancellations will not be honored. A cancellation is complete when the steps below are successfully completed.

  1. Visit the DePaul Housing main office in Centennial Hall, suite 301. If not currently on campus, email housing@depaul.edu stating intention to cancel the housing agreement.

  2. Remove all personal belongings from the unit. The unit should be left in its original condition.

  3. Complete the University Center check-out form and return keys and University Center ID card.

All students who cancel have the option to request a walk-through of their unit, with a housing representative, to review its condition. To schedule a walk-through, please visit the Resident Services Desk on the second floor of the University Center at least 72 hours prior to the intended move-out date.

The last day to cancel for new incoming students is May 1, 2022. Cancellations received prior to this date will have their $400 housing prepayment, if applicable, refunded.

All campus housing cancellation notifications must be made in writing directly to DePaul Housing; notifying DePaul University’s Admissions Office, Student Records, or other DePaul University offices is not enough. Verbal cancellations will not be honored. Cancellation notifications are confirmed once a student successfully completes the entire checkout process with DePaul Housing. The cancellation policy applies to all students who have been confirmed for campus housing. 

Full-quarter/-semester charges for the current quarter/semester will remain and a $1,500 cancellation fee will be assessed for all students who cancel prior to the end of any given quarter/semester and after the start of the term of this Agreement or first day of occupancy, whichever is earlier. These charges apply regardless of the reason for cancellation, including students who cancel due to a withdrawal from the university or students who are removed from campus housing or dismissed from the university, for conduct or academic reasons.

A $1,500 cancellation fee will be assessed to students who cancel if they (1) are continuing students who cancel after being confirmed for campus housing and prior to the start of this Agreement or first day of occupancy, whichever is earlier; or (2) students who cancel during winter break.

A $400 cancellation fee will be assessed to students who cancel if they are (1) a first-year, non-transfer student and cancel after May 1, 2022 and prior to the start of this Agreement or first day of occupancy, whichever is earlier; (2) a transfer student and cancel after June 1, 2022 and prior to the start of this Agreement or first day of occupancy, whichever is earlier; or (3) confirmed on or after May 1, 2022, for first-year, non-transfer students, prior to the start of this Agreement or first day of occupancy, whichever is earlier; or confirmed on or after June 1, 2022, for transfer students and cancel prior to the start of this Agreement or first day of occupancy, whichever is earlier. 

NON-ENROLLED STUDENTS:

All new incoming students who (1) do not cancel prior to the start of the term of this Agreement, (2) do not arrive to campus, and (3) are not enrolled on the first day of classes for any given quarter/semester will be administratively cancelled and a $1,500 cancellation fee will be assessed.

All students, who took occupancy in a prior quarter/semester, who (1) do not cancel prior to the start of a subsequent quarter/semester and (2) do not check in will remain responsible for the full quarter/semester housing charges and a $1,500 cancellation fee will also be assessed.

Students will not receive a cancellation fee if they (1) cancel while still on the campus housing waiting list; (2) cancel prior to being confirmed for campus housing; (3) are a first-year, non-transfer student who cancels prior to May 1, 2022; or, (4) are a transfer student who cancels prior to June 1, 2022. All students who have submitted a $400 prepayment will have their $400 prepayment refunded if they cancel prior to the deadlines as listed in this paragraph.  




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