Housing Contract Cancellation
Continue to main contentHousing Cancellation Procedures
Before canceling your housing contract, review the information below to understand your reason for cancellation and any potential charges.
To cancel your contract:
- Complete and submit the Housing Contract Cancellation Form at the bottom of the page.
- If you’re requesting a Residency Release, you only need to complete the Residency Release Application; contract cancellation is included in that process.
Student Reasons for Cancellation and Fees
| Reason for Cancellation | Fee |
|---|---|
| Meals Only | $25 |
| December Graduation (must be on graduation list; cancels spring portion only) | No Fee |
| Completion of Police Academy | No Fee |
| Greek Village (must be approved to live in Mansions) | No Fee |
| Study Abroad (documentation required) | No Fee |
| Student Teaching (documentation required) | No Fee |
| Internship (documentation required) | No Fee |
| Military Commitment (must provide orders) | No Fee |
| Marriage / Dependent Child Care (marriage certificate or child’s birth certificate required) | $150 |
| Withdrawal, Academic or Administrative Suspension (must be removed from classes) | $150 |
| Transfer (must provide acceptance letter from new institution) | $150 |
Deposit Refunds
If you're canceling a 2026–2027 housing contract, the deposit refund is based on the date of cancellation:
- Thru May 1: no cancellation fee
- May 2 on: Forfeit $150 Deposit
Residency Release Cancellation Fees (Live Off Campus):
- No Contract
- No Charge
- Completed Contract/Room Assigned
- Before May 1: No Charge
- May 2- July 1: $150
- After July 1 through move-in: $750
- After move-in through the 3rd week of Classes $750 + Prorated room charge
- After the 3rd week of classes $750 and no refund of Housing and Meal Plan
How to Cancel
- Not Attending SEMO?
Submit the Contract Cancellation Form - Living Off Campus?
Submit the Residency Release Application (includes contract cancellation if approved)
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(573) 651-2274
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Towers Complex 102
Mailing Address
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Cape Girardeau, MO 63701