Contract to Live on Campus

Room Allocation Process

Room assignments for the 2027-28 Academic Year will be determined through an allocation process managed by the Housing office. Your responses to the questions in the housing application will play a critical role in how you are assigned a room. The allocation will be based on the following factors, prioritized in the order listed:

1. Completion Date of Housing and Dining Application: The earlier you submit your completed application, the better your chances of securing your preferred room.

2. Room Location Preference: Your selected hall preference (New Hall – North or South, Legacy Hall – McIntyre Hall, Upperclassman Hall at Orr) will be prioritized based on application completion date.

3. Type of Room Requested: The type of room you request (single, suite, double, etc.) will be considered. Most rooms are double occupancy, so plan on having a roommate.  Keep in mind that single and suite type rooms are billed at a higher rate.

4. Self-Selected Roommates: If you have selected a roommate, both students must confirm this choice. Note: Roommate preferences are prioritized, so if your selected roommate is in a different Living Learning Community (LLC), it may affect your room allocation.

5. Living Learning Community (LLC) Assignment: Room allocations also consider your LLC placement.

Important Notes:

• If you have a preferred roommate you should either have the same LLC selection or one of you needs to select no preference as the LLC choice.
• Per Wyo. Stat. 9-25-101-103, the University is required to collect data and to offer sleeping quarters and arrangements based on biological sex. See 2025 - HB0072.

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Cancellation Information

Those exempt from the requirements to live on campus may cancel their academic year contract prior to the second Friday in August. All cancellations must be in writing. The application fee is non-refundable. Contract cancellations after these dates must be completed through the Contract Release process. The Housing Director must approve any exceptions to this policy of Housing or his/her designated administrator.

Exemption to New Student Live-In Policy

Exemption options are available in your Housing Portal. On page two of the housing contract, you can complete the housing contract or the exemption from first-year living. Select the exemption option and complete the remaining steps. You will receive written notice when your exemption has been reviewed. 

Contract Release

After August 14, 2026, you must be officially released, in writing, from your Housing & Dining Services Contract to discontinue room and Dining Plan charges. Procedures for release are available in the Housing, Dining, and Residence Life office. Requests for release must be completed and submitted to the Director of Housing for review and response. This policy may be appealed under guidelines established by the President or his/her designee. Failure to use the room and/or Dining Plan does not automatically release you from this contract and its financial obligations.

Contract Buyout Policy

Those exempt from the requirements to live on campus prior to the contract start date may choose to terminate this contract by paying 50 percent of the remaining financial obligation of room and dining plan charges for the academic year. Please visit your residence hall coordinator for additional information regarding this process. The application of this policy may be appealed under guidelines established by the President or his/her designee. 

Disciplinary Eviction

If you are evicted from the residence halls for disciplinary reasons, you may be responsible for paying all outstanding room and Dining Plan charges. Eviction may take place immediately upon notice. 

Non-Payment Eviction

If you are evicted from the residence halls or dining services for non-payment of contract charges but remain enrolled at the University of Wyoming, you are responsible for paying all remaining room and board charges for the contract period and properly checking out of your residence hall. Eviction may take place immediately upon notice.

Withdrawal from the University

If you withdraw or are suspended from the University, you must initiate the process with the Office of Student Life and officially check out of your residence hall within 24 hours of the withdrawal date. Room and meal plan charges will be prorated based on proper completion of the Contract Release form and a proper residence hall room checkout. Please see your residence hall coordinator for a copy of the contract release form. The unused portion of the room and Dining Plan charges will be credited to your account and will be based on the date you officially checked out of your residence hall.

Graduation, Exchange Programs, Internships, and Student Teaching

If you cancel your contract due to graduation, exchange programs, student teaching, and/or internships outside of Laramie, Wyoming, you will have your contract terminated.