Elon University housing in the residence halls can be canceled for the following reasons: study abroad, withdrawal (medical and academic, transfer, graduation, and rising juniors and seniors who wish to move off campus).
Elon University housing in the apartments can be canceled for the following reasons: withdrawal (medical and academic), transfer, and graduation.
To cancel a housing assignment you must come to the Residence Life Office in Moseley 213 and complete a Housing Cancellation Form. If you are canceling for reasons of withdraw or transfer you must also complete paperwork in the Office of Student Development, Moseley 206.
Late cancellation of a housing assignment after the cancellation deadline will result in a cancellation fee. See the table below for deadlines and applicable fees.
- On or before April 31 $200 housing reservation fee refunded
- May 1 – May 31 $0 housing reservation fee refunded
- June 1 – June 30 $0 housing reservation fee refunded plus $200 late cancellation penalty fee assessed if enrolled
- July 1 – July 31 $0 housing reservation fee refunded plus $400 late cancellation penalty fee assessed if enrolled
- August 1 – first day of class $0 housing reservation fee refunded plus $600 late cancellation penalty fee assessed if enrolled
Once you have completed the form, please allow 2-3 weeks for Residence Life and the Bursar’s Office to process your cancellation. Your housing reservation fee will be refunded to you in the same manner that it was paid. For instance, if you paid with a credit card, the money will be refunded to your credit card account.
Once the official academic year has begun you are in a binding legal agreement with the university for Fall, Winter, and Spring Semesters. If you are an enrolled Elon student this contract can only be cancelled by going through the Appeals process. Approval through the appeals process is not guaranteed.