JMU Housing Cancellation Form

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JMUOffice of University Housing + Housing Contract Cancellation Policy 2022-2023
6. CANCELLATION POLICY:

a. Three Day Grace Period. If a request to cancel is received within three (3) business days of the date the contract is signed, the contract will be cancelled without penalty.

b. Cancellations Prior to June 1. No penalty.

c. Cancellations After June 1 and on or Prior to July 1. An additional cancellation fee of $150 is charged.

d. Cancellations After July 1 and on or Prior to August 1. An additional cancellation fee of $300 is charged.

e. Cancellations After August 1 and Prior to First Day of Classes of Fall Semester. Charged 25% of the Fall rent of the lowest priced room offered for the Fall term.

f. Cancellations Due to No Show for Fall Semester

i. No Show, Not Enrolled. If you do not check in to your housing assignment prior to the first day of classes (no show) and do not register for classes at JMU, you are responsible for 25 percent of the rent for your assigned space for the Fall semester.
ii. No Show, Enrolled. If you do not check in to your housing assignment prior to the first day of classes (no show) and do not resign from JMU, you are responsible for 75 percent of the remaining Fall rent for the lowest priced room offered.

g. Cancellation for Enrolled Students During the Academic Year. Enrolled students will be charged in full for the Academic Year for cancellation of the housing contract.

h. Cancellations for Non Enrolled Students During the Fall Semester
i. Before and During the 8th Week of Class. If you resign or drop your classes during or prior to the 8th week of the Fall semester, your rent will be prorated to the date of move out, and you are responsible for 25 percent of the remaining rent for your room for the Fall semester. Spring charges will be removed.
ii. After the 8th Week of Class. If you resign or drop your classes after the 8th week of the Fall semester, you are responsible for full housing charges for the Fall semester, and you will be charged an additional $200 contract cancellation fee.

i. Cancellations After Fall Semester and Before Spring Semester
i. New residents. If you did not live on campus for the Fall semester and cancel a housing contract prior to the first day of classes for the Spring semester, your Spring housing charges will be removed and you will be charged a $500 cancellation fee.
ii. Continuing residents. If you are a continuing resident in an Academic Year contract but do not enroll or drop your classes prior to the first day of class for the Spring semester, you will be charged a $500 cancellation fee.

j. Cancellations Due to No Show for Spring Semester for New Residents
i. No Show, Not Enrolled. If you do not check in to your housing assignment prior to the first day of classes (no show) and do not register for classes at JMU, you are responsible for 25 percent of the rent for your assigned space for the Spring semester.
ii. No Show, Enrolled. If you do not check in to your housing assignment prior to the first day of classes (no show) and do not resign from JMU, you are responsible for 75 percent of the remaining Spring rent for the lowest priced room offered.

k. Cancellations for Non-Enrolled Students During the Spring Semester
i. Before and During the 8th Week of Class. If you resign or drop your classes during or prior to the 8th week of the Spring semester, your rent will be prorated to the date of move out, and you are responsible for 25 percent of the remaining rent for your room for the Spring semester.
ii. After the 8th Week of Class. If you resign or drop your classes after the 8th week of the Spring semester, you are responsible for full housing charges for the Spring semester.
JMU Office of University Housing Housing Contract Cancellation Request Form 2022-2023
Any resident who has signed a Housing Contract with John Melvin University (hereafter, “JMU”), must complete and submit this form in writing to the Office of University Housing, located at JMU to request to cancel their Housing Contract.

The following documents should be attached to this form when submitted:

o A typed letter explaining in detail why you are requesting cancellation of the Housing Contract;

o Verifiable third party documentation that can corroborate, validate, and/or support your reason(s) for requesting cancellation; and

o Acceptance letter into new institution (only for students transferring to a new institution).

SECTION 1: General Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
example@example.com
For which term are you applying to cancel?*

Academic YearSummerSpring Only
Reason for Requesting to Cancel Housing Contract:*

Withdrawing from JMUGraduationTransferring from JMUStudent conduct sanctionMilitary/National Guard call-upMedical reasonsBirth of childAcademically ineligible to remain enrolledOther (please explain in detail letter)
Are you still enrolled at JMU for the current semester (at time of application)?*

YesNo
Are you enrolled at JMU for the upcoming semester?*

YesNo
Are you currently living in on-campus housing?*

No, I have not move din yetNo, I have moved out alreadyYes
SECTION 2: Acknowledgement of Cancellation Fees/Charges

If your request to cancel your housing contract is DENIED, you are responsible for 100% of the room charges for the remainder of the contract term. If your request to cancel your housing contract is APPROVED, the terms regarding cancellation are contained within your signed Housing Contract apply, and they are listed on the first page of this document:

By signing below, I acknowledge that I wish to cancel my housing contract, and I am aware of the contract cancellation charges outlined in the Housing Contract. I understand the charges described in my Housing Contract will be applied to my student account and that I am responsible for payment of those charges.
Name

First NameLast Name
Student's Signature

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DECISION:

ApprovedDenied
APPLICABLE CANCELLATION SECTION:

6.a. 3-Day Grace Period6.b. Prior to June 16.c After June 1, Before July 16.d. After July 1, Before August 16.e. After August 1, Before first day of class6.f.i. No Show, Not Enrolled6.f.ii. No Show, Enrolled6.g. Still Enrolled6.h.i. Not Enrolled During Fall, Before 8th Week6.h.ii. Not Enrolled During Fall, After 8th Week
OTHER JUSTIFICATION (if applicable)
CHARGE AMOUNT:
Director Signature

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Date

MonthDayYear
Date
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JMUOffice of University Housing + Housing Contract Cancellation Policy 2022-2023

JMU Office of University Housing Housing Contract Cancellation Request Form 2022-2023