Housing Contract Cancellation
Introduction
Cancellation of the Campus Housing Contract
Residents are bound by the terms of the Campus Housing contract agreement and are responsible for room, technology access, and, if applicable, meal plan charges, unless a release is approved by the Director of Administration or their designee.
Residents terminating their agreements will be charged room rates and/or a cancellation charge based on the refund/rate schedule.
Residents terminating their agreements will need to cancel meal plans directly through Dining Services.
To submit a contract cancellation, please submit our cancellation form here.
For questions related to contract cancellation, please email us at housing@uic.edu.
Academic Year and Summer Refund and Rate Schedule
Please the cancellation fee charge and refund of semester/term Housing room rate for each respective current or future term below.
Fall 2025 Semester
| Date of cancellation (prior to moving in) or date resident vacates Campus Housing | Cancellation Charge | Refund of semester/term Housing room rate |
|---|---|---|
| Before September 6 | $500 | 100% Refund |
| September 6 - September 12 | $500 | 80% Refund |
| September 13 - September 26 | $500 | 70% Refund |
| September 27 - October 10 | $500 | 60% Refund |
| October 11 - October 17 | $500 | 50% Refund |
| October 18 - October 31 | $500 | 40% Refund |
| After October 31 | $500 | 0% Refund |
Spring 2026 Semester
| Date of cancellation (prior to moving in) or date resident vacates Campus Housing | Cancellation Charge | Refund of semester/term Housing room rate |
|---|---|---|
| Before January 24 | $500 | 100% Refund |
| January 24 – January 30 | $500 | 80% Refund |
| January 31 – February 13 | $500 | 70% Refund |
| February 14 - February 27 | $500 | 60% Refund |
| February 28 - March 6 | $500 | 50% Refund |
| March 7 - March 20 | $500 | 40% Refund |
| After March 20 | $0 | 0% Refund |
Appeal of Contract Cancellation Charges
Students that have cancelled their Housing contract may appeal the $500 cancellation charge and any non-refunded Housing charges. Meal plan charges may also be appealed by contacting Dining Services directly, as Campus Housing does not have authority to grant meal plan appeals.
Students must complete an appeal form and submit all appropriate documentation relevant to their situation. Once an appeal is submitted, it will be considered by the Director for Administration and their designated staff. This committee considers the individual situation and decides to grant or deny the appeal based upon review of information and any additional documentation provided.
Contact the Campus Housing main office (312-355-6300) with questions.
Meal Plan Cancellation
Meal plan management including cancellation of an existing meal plan can be done by visiting the dining.uic.edu. For further information and support, please contact the Dining Services at dining@uic.edu.