Cancellation Policy and Charges

Cancellation by the University

The university reserves the right to terminate this contract due to emergency needs or other occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the university. In the event the university terminates this contract due to any act, order, regulation, or request of any governmental authority or agency or other occurrences including, but not limited to, natural disasters, floods, fires, tornadoes, riots, epidemics, pandemics or quarantines, the university will offer fair and reasonable credits of fees paid by impacted residents as appropriate and based on information available at that time. If the university invokes these force majeure rights the university will notify the impacted residents as soon as practicable.

Cancellation by the Resident

You may request cancellation of this contract through an on-line request form with Student Housing. Cancellation charges vary depending on the date and reason for request, as well as your student status at the university.

Before Check-in

This contract may be cancelled by submitting an online request. Cancellation charges (including applicable food plan charges) will apply.

After Check-in

After check-in, you must be approved for cancellation in order to be financially released from the full contract terms. The cancellation request is submitted through an on-line request. The official cancellation date is the date you check out and leave, not the date of cancellation request. Cancellation charges (including applicable food plan charges) will apply.

Cancellation requests are typically approved in the following circumstances:

• Withdrawal from the university, failure to enroll, or academic dismissal
• Assignment to a KU-sponsored internship, research project, or other KU program which requires living away from Lawrence
• Completion of graduation requirements during the term of this contract
• Marriage during the term of this contract
• Compulsory military duty

Cancellation requests are considered for other unusual and compelling circumstances, including financial and medical hardship, which justify individual consideration. Documentation is required.

Cancellation requests are generally not approved when you remain enrolled but wish to move off campus, including to Greek chapter houses. Full academic year contract fees will apply.