Contract to Live on Campus

You're going to love it here.

Congratulations on making the smart choice by choosing to live on campus! Students who live on campus not only earn better grades and are more likely to graduate in four years, but they acclimate to college life more quickly by getting involved while forming lifelong friendships.

Access the Housing Contract

Rates & Payment

Live-In Requirement

Policies & Procedures

Completing Your Contract

To understand your living options, you will want to read the information on this website carefully. Then you should complete the Housing & Dining Services Contract online. Please contact us if you have questions or concerns about the contract process.

An application fee of $100 plus a housing deposit fee of $150 ($250 total payment) must be paid to complete your Housing & Dining Services Contract.  The application fee is non-refundable; the housing deposit fee will apply to your first-semester room charges in the residence halls.*

Complete your contract as soon as possible -- especially if you want a single room or a special/academic interest floor, because they fill up quickly and are assigned on a date priority basis.

*If you decline enrollment before May 1, the $150 housing deposit is refundable.  Cancellations or deferments after May 1 will forfeit the entire $250 remittance.

 

New Students Students new to living on campus can complete a housing and dining contract at any time. The contract for the following academic year is generally available at the beginning of January. The date you complete your housing contract will affect your room assignment, so don’t delay! 2025 Room Assignment Dates: Notification Emails: July 25, 2025

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Returning Students Students currently living on campus will begin the contract renewal process in February. We encourage residents to keep an eye open for our Housing Renewal Party at the start of the spring semester. Once that event occurs, returning students can select their room for the next academic year with some limitations.  2025 Room Selection Dates: ​Returner Room Selection Closes: July 10, 2025 Room Assignment Notification Emails: July 25, 2025

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Room Allocation Process:

Room assignments for the 2025-2026 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. Type of Room Requested: The type of room you request (e.g., single, suite, double, etc.) will be considered. Most rooms are double occupancy, so you should plan on having a roommate.
3. Room Rate Preference: The double and single rooms in North Hall, the new residence hall opening for Fall 2025, will have a higher rate. You will be asked whether you do NOT wish to be assigned a room at this 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 are also based on your top three LLC preferences. If you have selected a roommate, both of you must be in the same LLC. If the LLC you selected is full, your roommate preference may not be met. If your primary priority is getting into your preferred LLC, please notify the Housing Office, but be aware that you may not be assigned with your selected roommate.

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.

• Students assigned to McIntyre Hall will be expected to move to South Hall between the fall and spring semesters. The LLCs assigned to McIntyre will be reallocated to South Hall.

Cancellation Information

Those exempt from the requirements to live on campus may cancel their academic-year contract before August 11, 2025. Students who applied for the spring semester only must cancel before the first Tuesday in January. All cancellations must be in writing. The application fee is non-refundable. Contract cancellations after August 11, 2025, 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 11, 2025, 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.