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En espa?olFirst Time Freshman Housing Timeline

Fall and Spring - Long Session
August 1 Applications to live on campus are accepted for Fall/Long Session for the next fall once you are Admissions complete.
November First time freshman contract offers begin. When you sign your contract, please be sure to update your housing choices online.
April Non first time freshman (including transfer and CAP students) contract offers begin.
May 1 Your $300 advance payment is refundable only if you are a first time freshman not attending the University and you inform Admissions and Housing of your decision before May 1. You may cancel your contract online from Update Housing Choices. After May 1st, the Advance Payment is not refundable in any event. After August 1, your $300 advance payment is applied to a $500 liquidated damages charge.

If you are not a first time freshman, the advance payment is not refundable. If you cancel after May 1 your $300 advance payment will be applied to a $500 liquidated damages charge.
July Building and room assignment information is emailed. Your room number, bath type, roommate name, home telephone number and email address are included. You will also receive additional information about check-in with this email. You must schedule a check in time.
Aug. 1If you are a first time freshman and cancel your contract after August 1, your $300 advance payment is applied to a $500 liquidated damages charge.
Aug. 20, 2010 Residence halls open. You may check in early for an additional daily charge of $50 per night. The dates available for check in are listed in the check in scheduler.
Aug. 22, 2010 Last day to claim your room in the residence halls by 4 p.m. If you do not claim your room you will be considered a no show and charged $500 liquidated damages.
Aug. 25, 2010 First day of class.
Spring Semester Only
June 1, 2009 Applications are accepted to live on campus for Spring 2010
Summer
Feb 1, 2010 Applications are accepted to live on campus for Summer 2010

If you are a returning resident, your timeline can be found at Returning Resident FAQs


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