Prior to the start of the academic year

Elon University housing in the residence halls can be cancelled for the following reasons: study abroad/away, 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 cancelled for the following reasons: withdrawal (medical and academic), transfer, and graduation.

Late cancellation of a housing assignment will result in a cancellation fee. See the table below for deadlines and applicable fees.

On or before May 31 No cancellation penalty fee
June 1 – June 30 $200 late cancellation penalty fee assessed if enrolled
July 1 – July 31 $400 late cancellation penalty fee assessed if enrolled
August 1 – first day of class $600 late cancellation penalty fee assessed if enrolled

NOTE: Students who receive a housing assignment on or after April 1 have 72 hours after notification of the assignment being made to cancel at no fee.

After the start of the academic year

Once your lease agreement starts for an apartment, or the official academic year has begun for students in a residence hall, you are in a binding legal agreement with the university for fall, winter, and spring semesters.

Student may terminate this Agreement after the start of a semester only for the following reasons: graduation, withdrawal, or circumstances that are determined by the University, in the University’s sole discretion, to be beyond the student’s control (each, an “Authorized Reason”). Documentary evidence is required to demonstrate cause for termination. The student will be charged the prorated amount for the days of the semester that housing is held in reservation by that student. Student shall remain liable for housing and food (meal) plan charges until written notice is received and termination approval is given by Residence Life. 

For apartment spaces

After the start of the academic year, you may cancel your housing by completing the lease turnover process. This involves finding another student to take over your current space for the remainder of the lease contract (May 31).

For more information on the lease turnover process please review the Lease Turnover website and speak with staff in your neighborhood office.