Cancellation Deadlines & Fees
Students who have signed the Master Housing and Meal Agreement (a part of the Living Plans and Learning Community) and are assigned housing are assigned for the full academic year (Fall, J-term and Spring semesters). Students who need to or choose to cancel housing at any point are subject to cancellation penalties if they do not submit the Housing Cancelation Form prior to the cancellation deadlines listed below.
| Fall Housing Deadlines** | Penalties Apply Beginning | 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 |
| Traditional Hall | June 1st at 12:00am | $335 Penalty | $355 Penalty |
| Traditional Hall | July 1st at 12:00am | $670 Penalty | $710 Penalty |
| South Hall | May 1st at 12:00am | Penalties vary. Please see the South Hall Housing Guide for more information | |
| Spring Housing Deadlines** | |||
| Traditional Hall | December 1st at 12:00am | $335 Penalty | $355 Penalty |
| Traditional Hall | January 1st at 12:00am | $670 Penalty | $710 Penalty |
| South Hall | December 1st at 12:00am | Penalties vary. Please see the South Hall Housing Guide for more information | |
** For example, a cancellation received on November 30 at 11:59 pm = No penalty. A cancellation received December 1 at 12:01 am = Cancellation penalty applies. This example is applicable to all published deadlines.
Students should submit a Housing Cancellation form for any reason they plan to leave university housing including:
- Graduating
- Studying Away
- Withdrawing
- Moving to a Parent Address
- Moving Off Campus
- Students who submit that they are moving off campus for J-term or Spring must meet the Residency Requirement. Campus Life will verify student eligibility and follow up with the student if they are not eligible.
Canceling for the Current Semester
Students who are withdrawing or moving out of university housing during an active term will have 48 hours after submitting the Housing Cancellation form to move out of their room and hall. Please refer to the table above for cancellation penalties that may apply depending on your Housing Cancellation form submission date.
Students should note that canceling during Fall semester will result in a cancellation of Fall, J-term, and Spring semester housing. If you are planning on returning for J-term or Spring semester, you will need to reapply for a new housing assignment through the Living Plans and Learning Community Application.
Canceling J-term Only
Students who are leaving campus after Fall semester and do not plan to return to campus until Spring semester should complete a Housing Cancellation Form for J-term Only.
Students who cancel housing for J-Term and plan to return for Spring semester are permitted to leave belongings in their room during J-Term. Students will lose card swipe access during J-term that will be reinstated for Spring semester. See our Year at Glance page for the exact date halls will reopen for Spring.
Students who are studying away during J-term but need access before or after travel dates can contact RLIF@PLU.edu for access to their hall for select dates. Campus Life also partners with Wang Center to coordinate which J-term study away trips may need extra access during J-term.
Students planning on departing campus after Fall semester and not returning for the remainder of the academic year are expected to move out at the end of Fall semester. Students who are moving out should coordinate their Community Director or RA to schedule a checkout. Please refer to the Checkout Guidelines for expectations for moving out.
Check out Campus Life’s Year at a Glance page for the exact Fall Closing date [typically 6:00pm the Friday of finals week].
Students attending J-term on campus and plan to move off after J-term should submit a Housing Cancellation form for Spring Only. Students who cancel for Spring only will be expected to move out on the last day of J-term classes at 6:00pm. Please refer to the Checkout Guidelines for expectations regarding moving out.
Q: Do I still need to cancel my housing if I’m graduating?
Yes. The housing and meal agreement contract you signed prior to moving onto campus is an agreement for the entire academic year. Campus Life will assume that you are returning after Fall semester if you do not submit a Housing Cancellation form.
Q: Am I allowed to stay on campus after I graduate?
No. Only students who are registered for classes for the term they are being housing are able to stay on campus.
Q: What’s the Meal Plan for J-Term and is it required?
Please review the Meal Plan J-Term Meal Plan site for details.
Q: If I receive a cancellation fee if, where do I pay it?
Cancellation fees will appear student accounts as charges. Students can view fees or outstanding balances by viewing their Banner account
If I have a friend who would like to move into the room I am departing from, can they have it?
It depends. There are a number of factors that our office considers with these requests, please email us at rlif@plu.edu as soon as you know this information so we can provide support in a timely manner.
When are students allowed to move back for J-Term or Spring?
Check out the Year At A Glance Page – you will find all move in and move out date information for current and future semesters.
If I study away for either J-Term or Spring what does that mean for my housing?
If you are leaving campus to Study Away for J-Term with plans to return for Spring:
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- You will need to cancel your housing for J-Term with a housing cancellation form,
- You are able to keep your belongings in your same hall and room you had for Fall
- You will need to cancel your housing for J-Term with a housing cancellation form,
If you are leaving campus to Study Away for Spring:
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- You will need to cancel your housing for Spring with a housing cancellation form,
- You will be required to move out before the end of J-Term
- You will not be able to store items in your current room, but you may store items in your halls storage area, please connect with your hall staff for details
- You will need to cancel your housing for Spring with a housing cancellation form,
If you are leaving campus to Study Away for J-Term and not planning on returning for Spring:
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- You will need to cancel your housing for J-Term and Spring with a housing cancellation form,
- You will be required to move out before the end of Fall Semester
- You will not be able to store items in your current room until your return, but you may store items in your halls storage area, please connect with your hall staff for details.
- You will need to cancel your housing for J-Term and Spring with a housing cancellation form,
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