Cancellation Policy
The Residential Living Agreement is a one-year contractual arrangement between the Hofstra University Office of Residence Life and a Hofstra student. The agreement provides for student housing for both the fall and spring semesters. Any student who fails to remain in housing for the entire academic year without prior written approval for cancellation (graduation, study abroad, student teaching, military service, official University withdrawal, and official leave of absence) will be charged a cancellation fee. In addition, students may incur charges for the January Session if they maintain occupancy of the room.
Residents who wish to appeal the cancellation fee or residents who are seeking a waiver of the cancellation fee due to graduation, study abroad, student teaching, military service, official University withdrawal, and official leave of absence may use the cancellation appeal form.
Refund Schedule
During the first week of the fall semester, students receive a 100% refund of their housing payments minus the $300 housing deposit and residence hall fees. Students vacating the residence halls during weeks two through four will forfeit their residence hall fees and will receive a refund according to the schedule below:
75% refund for week two
50% refund for week three
25% refund for week four
After the fourth week of the semester, no refund is given. In addition, any students who maintains their matriculation with the University but leave the residence hall will incur a cancellation fee.
During the first week of the spring semester, new resident students receive a 100% refund of their housing payments minus the $300 housing deposit and residence hall fees. Continuing students who leave during week one will receive a 100% refund of their housing payments minus the residence hall fees, including applicable intersession fees. All students vacating the residence halls during weeks two through four will forfeit their residence hall fees and will receive a refund according to the schedule below:
75% refund for week two
50% refund for week three
25% refund for week four
After the fourth week of the semester, no refund is given. In addition, students who maintain matriculation with the University but leave the residence hall will incur a cancellation fee.
Room damages will be assessed upon checkout of the residence hall for all students.
For questions regarding the timing of housing refunds, please contact Student Financial Services at 516-463-8000.
Fall 2024 Refund Schedule
| Undergraduate/*Grad Students | *Law Students | School of Medicine | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% | 08/31/24 - 09/07/24 | 08/17/24 - 08/24/24 | 07/27/24-08/03/24 |
| 75% | 09/08/24 - 09/14/24 | 08/25/24 - 08/31/24 | 08/04/24-8/10/24 |
| 50% | 09/15/24 - 09/21/24 | 09/01/24 - 09/07/24 | 08/11/24-08/17/24 |
| 25% | 09/22/24 - 09/28/24 | 09/08/24 - 09/14/24 | 08/18/24-08/24/24 |
| 0% | 9/29/24 - 12/21/24 | 09/15/24 - 12/21/24 | 08/25/24-12/21/24 |
*Law and graduate students will be refunded a prorated amount based on the above schedule.
Spring 2025 Refund Schedule
| Undergraduate/*Graduate Students | *Law Students | |
|---|---|---|
| 100% | 1/26/25-2/01/25 | 1/12/25-1/18/25 |
| 75% | 2/02/25-2/08/25 | 1/19/25-1/25/25 |
| 50% | 2/09/25-2/15/25 | 1/26/25-2/01/25 |
| 25% | 2/16/25-2/22/25 | 2/02/25-2/08/25 |
| 0% | 2/23/25-5/17/25 | 2/09/25-5/17/25 |
*Law and graduate students will be refunded a prorated amount based on the above schedule