Contract Terminations
Withdrawal from the University
If you are withdrawing from the University after the start of the academic year, you will be granted a release from your contract with University Housing; however, you will forfeit your $300 deposit. After you have completed the withdrawal process at the Dean's office in your academic department or the Registrar's Office, go to the Assignment Office in Slichter Hall to complete the contract release process. All requests for contract release on the grounds of withdrawal will be verified with the Registrar's Office. If the withdrawal is taking place at the end of the fall semester, the spring semester registration records will be checked to verify that you have not enrolled.
Moving Off Campus
Releases from your Housing Contract to live elsewhere while you are enrolled at UW-Madison are not guaranteed. The room and board rates set by the Division of University Housing are based on the assumption that the halls will be filled throughout the academic year. Other residents should not have to absorb losses resulting from your empty space. A contract release can mean a loss of revenue which eventually must be passed on to residents in the form of increased room and board rates.
Dismissal from University Housing
If you are dismissed from University Housing due to violations of your Housing Contract, your contract will be terminated and you will forfeit your housing deposit. Disciplinary proceedings and the grounds for dismissal from University Housing are explained under Student/Community Expectations. Additionally, you may not be eligible for a contract for the University Residence Halls in the future.
Student employees who are dismissed from University Housing may also lose their employment assignment.
