Forms

Room Changes

Academic Year Room Change Request

Our ability to accommodate room/building changes is based solely on the availability of space. During the first three weeks of each semester, a "room freeze" is in effect.  This period allows for the Office of Residential Life and Housing Services to take an inventory of occupancy and vacancies.  During this time, students may submit room change requests, however changes will not begin until the freeze is over.

Different types of room changes are possible depending on the individual student's needs. Each student requesting a room change may meet with his/her Residence Hall Director to discuss options, needs and determine the best course of action.

Please note that housing rates are different from building to building, and related to room type within a building.  Also, some buildings may require enrollment in a meal plan.  Details and housing rates can be found here. 

The Academic Year Room Change process is currently not available for the Spring 2013 term.

Bed-for-Bed Exchange Forum

In an effort to explore all possible opportunities, we have designed a new process that we are hopeful may result in some successful “bed-for-bed” room exchanges.  This process is intended to provide you a forum to “swap” spaces with another student. By checking the box within the Bed-for-Bed Room Exchange section of the Housing Portal, you authorize the Office of Residential Life and Housing Services to share your contact information (email address, building location and type of room accommodation) with all other students interested in considering a bed-for-bed room change.

The bed-for-bed participant list will be distributed to interested parties on a weekly basis.  Every Monday at 12pm, a PDF of the participant list will be emailed to students who have opted into the process.  To opt into or out of the process you can check or uncheck the box within the Bed-for-Bed Room Exchange section of the Housing Portal at any time.  Only those students who have opted into to process by Mondays at 9am will be included in the weekly participant list.

Click here for Bed-for-Bed instructions.

Cancellations

Cancellations after the deadline date are accepted only for specific reasons as outlined in the Housing License.  The NYU Housing License is a commitment for both the Fall and Spring terms.  Cancellation after the deadlines (June 27, 2012 for Fall term, and December 14, 2012 for new Spring term residents) is not permitted except for the following reasons:

Withdrawal

A student who officially withdraws from the University will not be permitted to remain in housing. Housing charges will be incurred up to the point of check-out.

December Graduation

Students graduating in December may cancel their housing for the Spring term.

Leave of Absence

NYU expects its students to maintain continuous registration in an academic program with the exception of summer breaks. However, at times it is necessary or desirable for a student to take a leave from enrollment for a period of time. Such leaves may be voluntary or involuntary, and will be handled in accordance with the NYU Student Leave Policy. Students must also refer to the bulletins and websites of their specific schools or visit their schools administrative offices for additional information concerning the impact of a voluntary or involuntary leave and any additional requirements for a leave of absence.

For information about the University Student Leave Policy please click here.

To cancel housing, due to an approved Leave of Absence, students must submit official documentation with their school. Housing charges will be incurred up to the point of check-out.

There are several types of Leaves of Absence, and it is important to note that not all allow a student to retain their housing guarantee.

• Medical Leave - Students on Medical Leaves must receive clearance from The University Health Center before they can return to housing. Students will receive information and instructions via email about returning to housing.
  
• Personal Leave - Students who maintain matriculation, but are not enrolled may be approved for a personal leave. Students on a Personal Leave of Absence do not maintain their renewable housing status.
• Academic Leave - Students may receive approval from their school to study at other academic institutions. They must notify the Housing Office and provide official school documentation indicating their intent to return to housing.

Study Away

Students should submit the Study Away Notificiation & Cancellation form after they have been accepted in their study away program. Once abroad, students will receive information and instructions via email about returning to housing.

Cancellation Request Forms

You will be prompted to submit your NYUHome login information when accessing these forms.

Fall 2013 Cancellation Request Form

Spring 2014 Cancellation Request Form - No longer available.

Petition for Release 

If your need to cancel your housing and do not meet the criteria itemized under cancellations, you may petition for special consideration. The petition information and petition form are in pdf format.

Download the PDF

Other Forms

Meal Plan Change/Add Form

This form is available online via NYUHome > Housing Forms Log-In Channel. Please refer to the Calendar for cancellation and change deadline dates.

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Application Trouble-Shooting Instructions

Students who are having difficulty accessing or submitting housing forms or applications through NYUHome can download a list of trouble shooting tips here.