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.
- The University regards its contract for housing and dining services as a legal document which when signed and returned by the student commits the institution to provide the specified services, and also obligates the recipient to payment for services received under the terms of the contract. This contract is for the full academic year.
- 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?
- 2014-15 Academic Year
Applications for the 2014-2015 academic year will be available starting at 1:15 pm on Monday, October 7, 2013 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 Online Room Selection process in March and April 2014.
How do I cancel my Housing Contract?
- To cancel your Housing Contract within 5 business days after electronically signing it, email res-life@jmu.edu.
- The Office of Residence Life is committed to the concept of university life as a learning experience. We expect our students to have full knowledge of commitments to which they obligate themselves and the appropriate understanding and acceptance of consequences when they cannot fulfill their responsibilities.
- Students who would like to be considered for a contract release 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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