New/incoming first-year and transfer students must submit a $200 housing deposit to be given access to a housing application. The $200 housing deposit is refundable upon request only through May 1. New/incoming first-year and transfer students who submit a $200 housing deposit will be assessed a $200 housing deposit forfeit charge if they:
- do not submit a housing application or
- cancel a submitted housing application or
- cancel their housing assignment prior to taking occupancy
Returning URI students do not submit a housing deposit to be given access to a housing application. Returning students who cancel their housing assignment prior to taking occupancy will be assessed a $400 housing cancellation charge.
Students who take occupancy during either Academic Year Housing or Spring Semester (only) Housing, then later cancel their housing assignment, will be assessed a cancellation charge for their assigned room and telecommunications fee as follows.
Cancellation Schedule
Fall Semester
| Week | Ends | Cancellation Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Friday, Sept. 11 | 10% of Fall fees |
| Week 2 | Friday, Sept. 18 | 20% of Fall fees |
| Week 3 | Friday, Sept. 25 | 30% of Fall fees |
| Week 4 | Friday, Oct. 2 | 40% of Fall fees |
| Week 5 | Friday, Oct. 9 | 50% of Fall fees |
| Week 6 | Friday, Oct. 16 | 60% of Fall fees |
| Week 7 | Friday, Oct. 23 | 70% of Fall fees |
| Week 8 | Friday, Oct. 30 | 80% of Fall fees |
| After Week 8 | — | 100% of Fall fees (No refund) |
Winter Break / J‑Term
| Week | Ends | Cancellation Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Friday, Jan. 1 | $119 |
| Week 2 | Friday, Jan. 8 | $238 |
| Week 3 | Friday, Jan. 15 | $357 |
| Week 4 | Friday, Jan. 22 | $476 |
Spring Semester
| Week | Ends | Cancellation Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Friday, Jan. 29 | 10% of Spring fees |
| Week 2 | Friday, Feb. 5 | 20% of Spring fees |
| Week 3 | Friday, Feb. 12 | 30% of Spring fees |
| Week 4 | Friday, Feb. 19 | 40% of Spring fees |
| Week 5 | Friday, Feb. 26 | 50% of Spring fees |
| Week 6 | Friday, Mar. 5 | 60% of Spring fees |
| Week 7 | Friday, Mar. 12 | 70% of Spring fees |
| Week 8 | Friday, Mar. 19 | 80% of Spring fees |
| After Week 8 | — | 100% of Spring fees (No refund) |
The official housing cancellation date, not the submission date of the online Housing Cancellation Request form, will dictate the cancellation assessment by HRL. Final completion of all checkout procedures including, but not limited to, submitting a Housing Cancellation Request form, removing all belongings from the room and living space, cleaning the room and living space, and completing checkout instructions in conjunction with final access will determine the official housing cancellation date.