Housing Cancellation Policy
The housing contract is legally binding for the entire academic year. Incoming students who choose not to attend TAMUK after having submitted a contract should also complete a request to cancel their contract or face fees. All fees are applied even if you do not register for classes at TAMUK.
All request may take up to three (3) weeks to process. The length of the review process depends on which reason you are canceling and the volume of previously submitted cancellation requests. Cancellations waivers may be granted in certain circumstances such as graduation, military service, or other extenuating circumstance.
For Fall/Spring contracts, if you only want to cancel your fall reservation and keep your spring booking active, email us at residencelife@tamuk.edu.
Housing Cancellation Steps
All residents must cancel their application online by completing a Housing Cancellation Request. Please complete the Housing Cancellation Form to cancel your application.
Cancellation Deadlines and Refunds
Deadlines |
Current Resident |
New Resident |
| Before July 1st | $100 of the $150 Room Reservation / Damage Deposit refunded | $50 Cancellation Fee, and Full Refund of Security Deposit |
| July 1 – July 31 | $400 Early Termination Notice Fee, Forfeit Room Reservation / Damage Deposit | $400 Early Termination Notice Fee, Forfeit Room Reservation / Damage Deposit |
| August 1 & After | $500 Early Termination Notice Fee, Forfeit Room Reservation / Damage Deposit | $500 Early Termination Notice Fee, Forfeit Room Reservation / Damage Deposit |
| If a student checks into the residence halls: | Prorated Room and Board Charges if applicable and forfeit of $150 Room Reservation / damage Deposit. | Prorated Room and Board Charges if applicable. |
| Note: If you have not paid a Room Reservation / Damage Deposit, it will be billed to your student account | ||
Deadlines |
New Student to On-Campus Housing |
| Before Dec. 1 | $100 of the $150 Room Reservation / Damage Deposit refunded |
| Dec. 1 – January 31 | $400 Early Termination Notice Fee, Forfeit Room Reservation / Damage Deposit |
| January 1 & After | $500 Early Termination Notice Fee, Forfeit Room Reservation / Damage Deposit |
| If a student checks into the residence halls: | Prorated Room and Board Charges if applicable and Forfeit $150 Room Reservation / Damage Deposit. |
| Note: If you have not paid a Room Reservation / Damage Deposit, it will be billed to your student account | |
$500 Early Termination Notice Fee, Forfeit Room Reservation / Damage Deposit will apply.
Only exceptions are Fall graduating seniors and Spring student teachers outside of the Kingsville area. Must provide documentation.
Acceptable reasons to submit a cancellation request
If you no longer plan to attend TAMUK or plan to withdraw within the next 48 hours.
Please submit a completed cancellation request online.
IMPORTANT: If you cancel your contract, then later decide to enroll at a later date during the academic year, the housing contract and all charges will be reinstated.
If you are graduating in December you need to fill out a cancellation request.
Please submit the following:
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A completed cancellation request online
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A copy of the approved graduation application.
If you are graduating in May there is no need to fill out a contract cancellation.
Students who plan to be away from TAMUK participating in a University-sponsored internship or student teaching position can choose to cancel their housing contract. If you have a position that is outside of the Kingsville area.
Please submit the following:
A completed cancellation request online.
Verification of the position from the sponsoring University department. Email documents to residencelife@tamuk.edu.
Students in military services with orders to deploy or attend training.
Please submit the following:
A completed cancellation request online.
Verification of the orders will need to be submitted. Email documents to residencelife@tamuk.edu.
To cancel your contract, please complete the form below.
If you are a current resident of University Housing wanting to break your housing agreement, please fill the Cancellation Form and the Exception Form linked below: