Future Residents

First step, the Housing Agreement

The Housing Agreement is a legally binding document. Please review your housing needs and financial resources prior to signing and submitting the Agreement. Students will not be released from their space for financial reasons. Housing does not guarantee a specific unit, rate, complex, or space assignment.

Housing assignments are based on need and availability. If your preferences are not available we will not assign you. For that reason we encourage you to list as many options as they can.

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Release of Information

Due to federal regulations, in order for us to assist family members with questions about their student’s housing and financial information, the student must submit a Release of Housing Assignment and Financial Information Form to the Housing Office.

Overnight Orientation

Orientation program dates for first year students include an overnight stay. Orientation students will need to provide their own sheets, towels, and other overnight necessities during their stay. Parents and guests are NOT eligible to stay in the residence hall during Orientation.

Can I cancel my housing?

To initiate a cancellation of the Housing Agreement, whether you have been assigned or are still awaiting an assignment, a student must submit a Cancellation Request Form. The Housing Agreement may be canceled, if one of the following conditions is met:

1. The student withdraws from the university
2. The student participates in an academic program that requires residency outside the Miami-Dade ⁄ Broward area (documentation is required)
3. The student is dismissed or suspended for academic reasons
4. The student graduates and does not continue as an enrolled student in another program
5. The student gets married after signing the Housing Agreement (documentation is required)

To obtain an approved cancellation of the Housing Agreement, the student is responsible for providing evidence of the occurrence of the one of the conditions for cancellation stated earlier no later than the seventh week of the semester.

No refunds shall be made after the seventh week of the semester. Cancellation will not be effective until the information is filed with and verified by the Housing Office. In the event the cancellation is based on the student not enrolling for the following semester, enrollment by the student in the following semester voids the cancellation of the Agreement and the student remains obligated to comply with the terms of the Housing Agreement. If a cancellation request is approved, the University will assess a fee based on the date cancelled. Please review the Terms and Conditions of the Housing Agreement, to determine the amount that will be assessed. Approved cancellations on and after the first day of classes are subject to a $500 fee.

Do I have to leave my room assignment during school breaks?

Students may remain in their room at no additional charge during semester breaks as long as they have a signed Housing Agreement for the next term and all housing fees have been paid. Residential areas remain open during all holidays and vacation periods.