Housing Cancellation
We are sorry that you will not be residing with us on campus this semester! Freshmen are required to live on campus and must submit a Live-On Requirement Exception Request to be considered for cancellation.
You are eligible to request cancellation if you are:
- Graduating and won’t be here the following semester
- Studying abroad or ending an exchange program
- Withdrawing or taking a leave of absence from CSUMB
- Transferring to another college or university
- Called to active military duty
- Experiencing extraordinary circumstances
For cancellation requests at any point during the year, please refer to your 2025-2026 Housing and Dining License Agreement
Important First Step:
Notify Student Housing and Residential Life directly by submitting the Request to Cancel License Agreement form.
How to Cancel
- Open and complete the Request to Cancel License Agreement form.
- Submit any required documentation that supports your reason for cancellation.
- Email student_housing@csumb.edu with the subject line: “Request to Cancel Housing 2025–2026” and let us know that you submitted the Cancellation Request Form.
Once your request is submitted, our team will process your cancellation within 7–10 business days. You’ll receive a follow-up email confirming either approval or denial of your cancellation.
Cancellation Deadlines & Fees
Use the tables below to find your deadline and potential fees, based on the term you’re canceling.
Summer 2025 Cancellation Timeline
Based on your session, you can cancel your application up to two weeks before the session start date without incurring any fees. After this window, a $100 cancellation fee will apply. Please review Section 11 of the Summer Housing License for more details.
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Session |
Cancellation By |
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Session 1 |
Friday, May 9, 2025 |
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Session 2 |
Friday, June 13, 2025 |
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Session 3 |
Friday, May 16, 2025 |
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Session 4 |
Friday, May 9, 2025 |
Fall 2025 Cancellation Timeline
|
When You Cancel |
Cancellation Fee |
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Before Sunday, June 15, 2025 |
No fee |
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Sunday, June 15 – Tuesday, August 19, 2025 |
$150 cancellation fee |
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After Tuesday, August 19, 2025 |
$300 + 30 days of housing and dining charges (see Section 12 of your License Agreement) |
Spring 2026 Cancellation Timeline
|
When You Cancel |
Cancellation Fee |
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Before Saturday, November 1, 2025 |
No fee |
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Sunday, November 2, 2025 - Thursday, January 15, 2026 |
$150 cancellation fee |
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After Thursday, January 15, 2026 |
$300 + 30 days of housing and dining charges (see Section 12 of your License Agreement) |
- I'm on the housing waitlist. Do cancellation fees apply to me?
- No. If you are still on the waitlist and have not been assigned a housing space, cancellation fees do not apply.
- If I submit the Request to Cancel form, am I automatically approved?
- No. Submitting the form does not guarantee that your request will be approved. Each request is reviewed individually.
- Where can I find the official policies and cancellation fees?
- Cancellation policies and fee structures are outlined in your Housing License Agreement:
- Section 11 – Summer Housing License Agreement
- Section 12 – Academic Year Housing & Dining License Agreement
- Cancellation policies and fee structures are outlined in your Housing License Agreement:
- I’ve already moved in. Can I still cancel?
- Yes, but if your cancellation is approved after move-in, you’ll be required to provide a 30-day notice for your checkout date. Fees may still apply based on the timing and terms of your agreement.
- Do I still need to follow housing policies while waiting for my cancellation to be approved?
- Yes. All terms of your Housing License remain in effect until you receive a written approval confirming your cancellation.
- I'm on the housing waitlist. Do cancellation fees apply to me?