Application Fee – To live in campus housing, students must complete the housing contract as well as pay a nonrefundable $100 Application Fee. An Application Fee of $100 is required of all students applying to live in campus housing. This fee is non-refundable unless the student is denied admission to the university If a student is denied admission, the student must notify Residence Life, in writing, to request a Housing Application Fee refund.

• Contract Termination by the University – The University reserves the right to terminate the Housing Contract at any time for violation of the terms and conditions stated therein or for any other reason that the University, in its sole discretion, deems to be good cause

Contract Period – The Contract Period is for the entire academic year (Fall and Spring Semesters). If entered into after the academic year starts, the contract applies to the remaining balance of the academic year through May (August to May). The summer contract period is for either or both summer terms. Contracts are enforced for the duration of a student’s college career at Tarleton unless one has fulfilled all contractual obligations or notifies Residence Life, in writing that they will not be returning to campus housing for the following year.

Rental Period – The Rental Period begins when campus housing officially opens and ends 24 hours after the student’s last final examination. However, campus housing is officially closed during breaks throughout the year: Winter Break, before Summer Session I, and after Summer Session II.

Eligibility – Priority for living in campus housing is given to new, incoming first-year students. Due to demand, students in the second year of their contract and continuing students who wish to remain on campus should apply and complete their self-assignment early in the reapplication process held during the spring of their first year on campus

Transferability – The housing contract is with the individual and may not be transferred or assigned by any party other than by Residence Life. Cancellation/Refund Policy – as stated in the Period of Contract, the student contract term is for the entire academic year. A student who desires to cancel his/her contract must submit an Off Campus Request Process, by the deadline, for review or choose to buy out the contract. If an individual is permitted to cancel his/her contract, any refund of housing fees will be made on a prorated basis. If a student is graduating or prematurely leaving the university before the end of the contract period, the student should reach out and notify Residence Life that they are not returning. A student who wishes to withdraw should submit notification, using the withdrawal form, to Enrollment Management.