Residence Halls Apartments Distance Education
Students wishing to cancel their housing contracts must submit a cancellation request. To do so, log into the housing portal then click on the "Contract/Lease Cancellation Request" link. Your request will be reviewed, and you will receive an email reply regarding your contract status. A cancellation fee may apply depending on when you cancel your contract and whether or not you are still attending Western Michigan University.
Cancellation fee information
Enrolled and not enrolled status refers to a student's status during the terms of the contract.
Residence hall penalties apply even if the contract is signed after June 1. Apartment penalties apply even if the contract is signed after the initial due date.
Before residence halls open
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Fall and spring semesters
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| Non-enrolled student |
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| Cancel through July 1 |
$0 |
| Cancel July 2 through July 31 |
$100 |
| Cancel Aug. 1 through 5 p.m. of last business day before the halls open |
$200 |
| Enrolled student |
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| Cancel through July 1 |
$300 |
| Cancel July 2 through July 31 |
$400 |
| Cancel Aug. 1 through 5 p.m. of last business day before the halls open |
$500 |
Spring semester only contract
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| First-time non-enrolled student |
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| Cancel anytime up to 5 p.m. of last business day before the halls open |
$100 |
| First-time enrolled student |
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| Cancel anytime up to 5 p.m. of last business day before the halls open |
$200 |
Summer I and/or summer II session contract
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| Non-enrolled student |
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| Cancel anytime up to 5 p.m. of last business day before the halls open |
$50 |
| Enrolled student |
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| Cancel anytime up to 5 p.m. of last business day before the halls open |
$125 |
After residence halls open
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| Withdrawing or non-enrolled student |
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| Assessed normal room and board costs from the official hall opening date through the effective cancellation or check out date. |
| Enrolled student |
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| Assessed the full amount of the contract term for the academic year. |
Failure to check in
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| Non-enrolled student |
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| Assessed a $400 cancellation fee and the reservation payment is forfeited. |
| Enrolled student |
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| Assessed the full amount of the contract term for the academic year. |
Returning residents
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| Residents who participated in the fall sign-up procedure during the previous spring will have to pay a cancellation fee if they opt not to return to the residence halls after submitting a signed contract. See above for details. |
Apartments
Arcadia Flats and Western View
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10.5 Month Contract
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| Non-enrolled student |
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| Cancel through March 1 |
$0 |
| Cancel March 2 through July 1 |
$100 |
| Cancel July 2 through 5 p.m. of last business day before the start of the contract |
$200 |
| Failure to check in |
$400 |
| Cancel after check in – Assessed full amount of the contract term. If you do not meet University eligibility requirements to enroll, you are assessed a prorated amount from the start date through the effective cancellation or check out date, whichever is later. |
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| Enrolled student |
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| Cancel through March 1 |
$100 |
| Cancel March 2 through June 1 |
$300 |
| Cancel June 2 through 5 p.m. of last business day before the start of the contract |
$500 |
| Failure to check in – Assessed full amount of the contract term. |
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| Cancel after check in – Assessed full amount of the contract term. |
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Goldsworth Valley and Stadium Drive Apartments, Spindler Hall
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Academic Year (Fall and Spring Semesters)
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| Non-enrolled student |
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| Cancel through July 1 |
$0 |
| Cancel July 2 through July 31 |
$100 |
| Cancel Aug. 1 through 5 p.m. of last business day before the start of the contract |
$200 |
| Failure to check in |
$400 |
| Cancel after check in – Assessed a prorated amount from the start date through the effective cancellation or check out date, whichever is later. |
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| Enrolled student |
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| Cancel through June 1 |
$300 |
| Cancel June 2 through July 31 |
$400 |
| Cancel Aug. 1 through 5 p.m. of last business day before the start of the contract |
$500 |
| Failure to check in – Assessed full amount of the contract term. |
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| Cancel after check in – Assessed full amount of the contract term. |
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STUDENTS WITH ALL Distance Education CLASSES ONLY
Before residence halls open
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Fall and spring semesters
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| Non-enrolled student |
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| Cancel July 17 through Aug. 3 |
$0 |
| Cancel Aug. 4 through 5 p.m. of last business day before the halls open |
$200 |
| Enrolled student |
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| Cancel July 17 through Aug. 3 |
$0 |
| Cancel Aug. 4 through 5 p.m. of last business day before the halls open |
$500 |
After residence halls open
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| Withdrawing or non-enrolled student |
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| Assessed normal room and board costs from the official hall opening date through the effective cancellation or check out date. |
| Enrolled student |
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| Assessed the full amount of the contract term for the academic year. |
Failure to check in
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| Non-enrolled student |
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| Assessed a $400 cancellation fee and the reservation payment is forfeited. |
| Enrolled student |
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| Assessed the full amount of the contract term for the academic year. |
Returning residents
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| Residents who participated in the fall sign-up procedure during the previous spring will have to pay a cancellation fee if they opt not to return to the residence halls after submitting a signed contract. See above for details. |
APARTMENTS: All Distance Education classes only
Arcadia Flats
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10.5 Month Contract
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| Non-enrolled student |
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| Cancel July 17 through Aug. 3 |
$0 |
| Cancel August 4 through 5 p.m. of last business day before the start of the contract |
$200 |
| Failure to check in |
$400 |
| Arcadia Flats residents signed up to live in temporary housing have the opportunity to cancel their temporary housing for the fall semester by August 3 at no penalty. You are welcome to keep your spring contract active. After August 3, there will be a $400 penalty for cancelling. |
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| Cancel after check in – Assessed full amount of the contract term. If you do not meet University eligibility requirements to enroll, you are assessed a prorated amount from the start date through the effective cancellation or check out date, whichever is later. |
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| Enrolled student |
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| Cancel July 17 through Aug. 3 |
$0 |
| Cancel Aug. 4 through 5 p.m. of last business day before the start of the contract |
$500 |
| Failure to check in – Assessed full amount of the contract term. |
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| Cancel after check in – Assessed full amount of the contract term. |
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| Arcadia Flats residents signed up to live in temporary housing have the opportunity to cancel their temporary housing for the fall semester by August 3 at no penalty. You are welcome to keep your spring contract active. After August 3, there will be a $500 penalty for cancelling. |
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Western View
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10.5 Month Contract
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| Non-enrolled student |
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Cancel July 17 through Aug. 3
*new residents only |
$0 |
Cancel August 4 through 5 p.m. of last business day before the start of the contract
*new residents only |
$200 |
Cancel June 26 - July 27
*returning Western View residents only |
$0 |
Cancel Cancel July 28 through 5 p.m. of last business day before the start of the contract
*returning Western View residents only |
$200 |
| Failure to check in |
$400 |
| Cancel after check in – Assessed full amount of the contract term. If you do not meet University eligibility requirements to enroll, you are assessed a prorated amount from the start date through the effective cancellation or check out date, whichever is later. |
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| Enrolled student |
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| Cancel July 17 through Aug. 3 |
$0 |
Cancel Aug. 4 through 5 p.m. of last business day before the start of the contract
*new residents only |
$500 |
Cancel June 26- July 27
*returning Western View residents only |
$0 |
Cancel July 28 through 5 p.m. of last business day before the start of the contract
*returning Western View residents only |
$500 |
| Failure to check in – Assessed full amount of the contract term. |
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| Cancel after check in – Assessed full amount of the contract term. |
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Goldsworth Valley and Stadium Drive Apartments, Spindler Hall
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Academic Year (Fall and Spring Semesters)
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| Non-enrolled student |
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| Cancel July 17 - Aug. 3 |
$0 |
| Cancel Aug. 4 through 5 p.m. of last business day before the start of the contract |
$200 |
| Failure to check in |
$400 |
| Cancel after check in – Assessed a prorated amount from the start date through the effective cancellation or check out date, whichever is later. |
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| Enrolled student |
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| Cancel July 17 - Aug. 3 |
$0 |
| Cancel Aug. 4 through 5 p.m. of last business day before the start of the contract1 |
$500 |
| Failure to check in – Assessed full amount of the contract term. |
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| Cancel after check in – Assessed full amount of the contract term. |
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Spring Semester Only Contract
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| Non-enrolled student |
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| Cancel anytime up to 5 p.m. of the last business day before the start of the contract |
$100 |
| Failure to check in |
$200 |
| Cancel after check in – Assessed a prorated amount from the start date through the effective cancellation or check out date, whichever is later. |
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| Enrolled student |
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| Cancel anytime up to 5 p.m. of the last business day before the start of the contract |
$250 |
| Failure to check in – Assessed full amount of the contract term. |
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| Cancel after check in – Assessed full amount of the contract term. |
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Summer Sessions (Summer I and II)
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| Non-enrolled student |
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| Cancel anytime up to 5 p.m. of the last business day before the start of the contract |
$50 |
| Failure to check in – Assessed full amount of the contract term. |
$100 |
| Cancel after check in – Assessed a prorated amount from the start date through the effective cancellation or check out date, whichever is later. |
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| Enrolled student |
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| Cancel anytime up to 5 p.m. of the last business day before the start of the contract |
$125 |
