Room Assignments
Housing Contract Information
What is a Housing Contract?
- A Housing Contract is a legally binding document that, when signed electronically, commits a student to live on campus during the upcoming year and reserves a space for the student according to the Terms and Conditions of the Contract.
- Students must complete a Housing Application in order to be considered for a Housing Contract offer.
- The University does not guarantee on-campus housing for any student after their freshman year.
How are Housing Contracts offered?
- Current freshmen will be given priority for Housing Contracts. Contracts are then offered on a first come, first serve basis to applicants who are currently living on campus, then to new incoming transfers, and finally to students who are currently living off campus.
- If you are offered a Contract and wish to reserve a space on campus you should review the Terms and Conditions of the Contract and electronically sign the Contract if you agree to the Terms and Conditions.
- The contract will be binding for the entire academic year for which it is signed and may only be cancelled within 5 business days after it is signed.
When should I complete a Housing Contract and how do I do so?
- Fall 2013-Spring 2014
Applications for the Fall 2013-Spring 2014 academic year will be available starting at 10pm on Monday, October 1, 2012 via the Online Housing System. Based on space availability you will receive an e-mail with either a contract offer or a message about your application.
What happens after I sign a Housing Contract?
- Students with signed housing contracts will be able to complete the online room selection process in February and March 2013.
How do I cancel my Housing Contract?
- To cancel your Housing Contract within 5 business days after electronically signing it, please stop by the Office of Residence Life - Housing Department located in Huffman Hall A101.
- To request cancellation of your Housing Contract at any other time you will need to use the online Contract Release Request. Please contact the Housing Office at 540-568-4663 or res-life@jmu.edu for additional information.
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The Office of Residence Life at James Madison University is committed to designing and maintaining a caring environment that encourages academic success, respect, personal growth and responsibility to one's community.
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