Canceling My Contract
If a student decides to no longer live on campus and/or attend Valdosta State University the following steps must be taken to cancel their housing contract:
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Notify the Office of Housing and Residence Life in writing of their wishes to cancel their contract. This can be done via e-mail, fax, written letter to the office, or online by completing a Contract Release Form.
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Cancellations cannot be taken over the phone!
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The following dates show what refunds may be available if a contract is approved for cancellation:
For Fall Semester
New Students:
On or before June 15 – Full refund
From June16 to June 30 - $200 refund
From July 1 to July 15 - $100 refund
After July 15 – No refund
Returning Students:
On or before May 1 – Full refund
From May 2 to May 15 - $200 refund
From May 16 to May 31 - $100 refund
After May 31 – No refund
For Spring Semester (new residents only)
Prior to September 30 - Full refund
From October 1 and October 31 - $200 refund
From November 1 and November 30 - $100 refund
After December 1 - No refund
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For current Students wishing to cancel their contracts - come to the Office of Housing and Residence Life (1st Floor Powell Hall - East) to fill out a "Release of Contract"
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Current residents may apply to buy out of their contract for 50% of the remaining value of the contract. Written requests need to be received by November 15 for the Spring Semester.
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If student requesting release is a continuing freshman at Valdosta State University, the Freshman Residency Exemption Form must also be completed and approved.