Future Residents

Did you know that living on campus is a wonderful way to make lifelong friendships, be involved on campus and have a little less stress in your life? Imagine getting up, rolling out of bed and literally walking out the door across campus to class or the library. Your entire commute time is just under 5 minutes! Imagine, no traffic jams or hour long commutes to and from school. By staying on campus you can take full advantage of all that FIU has to offer. Go to a movie on campus, a music concert, or hang out with your friends at a football game.

If that doesn’t entice you, did you know living on campus is also a great investment in your future? Studies have shown that students who choose to live on campus are not only more involved and satisfied with their overall college experience, but they also tend to persist and graduate at higher rates than their off campus counter parts. At FIU Housing you will find something for everyone. We hope you consider living with us, and make FIU Housing and Residential Life your home away from home!

Housing does not guarantee a specific unit, rate, complex, or space assignment.

The Housing Agreement is a legally binding document.

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 Agreements are processed on a first come first served basis and by date received. Your selected options will serve as a guide for your assignment; we do not guarantee selected preferences. If unable to meet your preferences, we will offer you a space based on the availability at the time you were assigned. New student assignments do not begin until May for the following Fall ⁄ Spring terms.

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.

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.