Housing and Residence Life
Housing Policies & Contracts
All residents must adhere to the University of Memphis Housing and Residence Life policies and contracts. Select the dropdown options below to access the Housing Policies and Housing Contracts.
*Your signed Housing Contract may be accessed from your Housing Portal.*
Cancellations
All housing contracts are legally binding agreements. By signing, residents acknowledge their responsibility to fulfill the terms outlined in the contract. Requests to cancel a housing contract are subject to review and may result in applicable cancellation fees as detailed in the agreement. Submission of a cancellation request does not automatically result in cancellation approval. We encourage all students to review the terms and conditions before submitting their contract.
Prior to Fall Move-In (Pre-Occupancy) Cancellation Fee Payment Chart
Below are the charges that may apply if you choose to cancel your housing contract before your scheduled move-in date.| Timing of Cancellation | Condition | Fee Assessed |
|---|---|---|
| Within 7 calendar days of housing assignment notification | Student cancels during the grace period | $0 |
| Cancellations received through April 30 |
Prior to occupancy | $250 |
| Cancellations received May 1 – May 31 |
Prior to occupancy | $500 |
| Cancellations received June 1 – June 30 |
Prior to occupancy | $750 |
| Cancellations received July 1 – July 31 |
Prior to occupancy | $1,000 |
| Cancellations received August 1 – Move-In Week |
Prior to occupancy | $1,500 or 1/2 of semester housing greater (whichever is greater) |
| *Once the Fall contract has started and the student has taken occupancy, the student will be financially responsible for the full academic year housing charges.* | ||
Prior to Spring Move-In (Pre-Occupancy) Cancellation Fee Payment Chart
Below are the charges that may apply if you choose to cancel your housing contract before your scheduled move-in date. This information applies to students who are new to housing, not current residents. Students continuing their academic year or contract year will be charged the full academic year housing costs.| Timing of Cancellation | Condition | Fee Assessed |
|---|---|---|
| Within 7 calendar days of housing assignment notification |
Student cancels during the grace period |
$0 |
| Cancellations received December 1 – January 1 |
Cancellation received prior to spring occupancy |
. $500 |
| Cancellations received January 2 – January 15 |
Cancellation received prior to spring occupancy |
$1,000 |
| *Once the Spring contract has started and the student has taken occupancy, the student will be financially responsible for the full academic year housing charges.* | ||