Contract Breakage

Your housing contract is a legally-binding document that encompasses the entire academic year (both Fall and Spring semesters). If extraordinary circumstances or unexpected difficulties occur, the Department of Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services may consider a contract breakage. Breakages are evaluated based on extreme need demonstrated by appropriate documentation. Very few breakages are granted outside the outlined criteria on the Request for Permission to Break Student Housing Contract form. Even approved requests are subject to breakage fees and the loss of the housing deposit.

To request a breakage of your housing contract:

  1. Visit or call the Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services office in Hammons House 104 and ask that the “breakage request form” link be shared via email. Office staff will give instructions on the necessary supporting documentation based on the reason for the request. 
  2. Review the form and request to speak with our Coordinator of Housing Policy if you have any questions. 
  3. Compile the required documentation outlined in the form and submit the breakage request .
  4. If you select “Other” as your reason for breakage request, you will need to upload a detailed letter explaining your circumstances, along with any other supporting documentation.
  5. Submit your breakage request and documentation to Hammons House 104 via the online request form. If your request required additional documentation you will be contacted. Any associated fees for approved breakages are based on the date the request is considered complete. Requests are not considered complete until all required supporting documentation has been received. 

Breakage requests are reviewed in the order in which they are received and will be processed as quickly as possible. You will be notified via email when your request has been processed.

You should not sign or commit to any off-campus lease agreement without an approved breakage request.

Fraternity and Sorority Life:

A flowchart detailing the criteria for breaking contract to live in a chapter house is available.