Residents who are cancelling an upcoming contract before moving in must email their cancellation request to housing@pdx.edu. Residents needing to cancel their current contract after having moved in must complete a Contract Cancellation Request Form via the Housing Portal to avoid improper cancellation charges. UHRL will send an email upon approval of cancellation request. Cancellation fees may apply.
If you have any questions about our cancellation policies or fees as outlined below and in our Terms & Conditions, please contact UHRL prior to submitting your cancellation request.
The $140 Spring Prepayment will be refunded only if Resident provides UHRL with written notice of Contract cancellation on or before May 1, 2025. Cancellations after May 1, 2025 will not receive a refund of the Spring Prepayment. Students with active Contracts during Spring 2025 will have Spring Term charges reduced by $140.
2025-2026 Cancellations Before Move-in
2025-2026 Cancellations After Move-in
2025-2026 Cancellations Before Move-in
Below are the cancellation fees that apply if you cancel the Housing Contract after Reserving a Room and before moving in.
If you have moved in for the 2025-2026 Academic Year, see Cancellations After Move-in.
*Students who live with UHRL during the Summer 2025 Contract Term are considered to be "in-room" for Fall Term starting September 1, 2025.
*Students who move in prior to September 25th due to approved PSU programs are considered to be "in-room" for Fall Term as of 9/1 or their move-in date, whichever is later. Cancellation fees + daily pro-rated early move-in fees will apply.
Cancelling Fall Term 2025 Before Move-inDate Cancelled
(After Reserving Room) | Cancellation Fee
(Not enrolled in PSU Fall classes) | Cancellation Fee
(Enrolled in PSU Fall classes) |
|---|
| 6/16 - 8/31 | $423 | $847 |
| 9/1 - 9/24 | $847 | $1694 |
| After 9/24 | All Fall Term Charges | All Fall Term Charges |
Cancelling Winter Term 2026 Before Move-inDate Cancelled
(After Reserving Room) | Cancellation Fee
(Not enrolled in PSU Winter classes) | Cancellation Fee
(Enrolled in PSU Winter classes) |
|---|
| 11/22 - 12/5 | $423 | $847 |
| 12/6 - 1/02 | $847 | $1694 |
| After 1/02 | All Winter Term Charges | All Winter Term Charges |
Cancelling Spring Term 2026 Before Move-inDate Cancelled
(After Reserving Room) | Cancellation Fee
(Not enrolled in PSU Spring classes) | Cancellation Fee
(Enrolled in PSU Spring classes) |
|---|
| 2/28 - 3/27 | $423 | $847 |
| After 3/27 | All Spring Term Charges | All Spring Term Charges |
UHRL will check registration records after the second week of each term for all residents who cancel their contract due to non-enrollment/withdrawal and will adjust the buy-out fee for any resident who is registered at that time.
2025-2026 Cancellations After Move-in
Below are the cancellation fees that apply if you cancel the Housing Contract after moving in for the 2025-2026 Academic Year. Residents are responsible for checking out of their unit by noon on their scheduled move-out date. Students not enrolled in minimum credits must move out by the Sunday following withdrawal from classes.
*Summer 2025 residents who are confirmed to live in UHRL for the 2025-2026 academic year are considered to be "in-room" for Fall Term beginning September 1, 2025.
*Students who move in prior to September 25th due to approved PSU programs are considered to be "in-room" for Fall Term as of 9/1 or their move-in date, whichever is later. Cancellation fees + daily pro-rated early move-in fees will apply.
Cancelling 2025-2026 After Move-in: Graduation, Study Abroad, Academic Program Leave, Active Military Duty1, or Withdrawal2 from PSU Classes| Date Cancelled | Cancellation Fee | Required Move-out Date |
|---|
| 8/15-8/31 | $423 + daily pro-rate for early Fall Move-in | 8/31/2025 |
| 9/1-9/24 | Fall Term + daily pro-rate for early Fall Move-in | Immediately |
| 9/25 - 11/21 | Fall Term | 12/13/2025 |
| 11/22 - 12/12 | Fall Term + $212 | 12/13/2025 |
| 12/13 - 1/02 | Fall Term + $423 + daily prorate of Winter Break | 1/04/2026 |
| 1/03 - 2/27 | Winter Term | 3/21/2026 |
| 2/28 - 3/20 | Winter Term + $212 | 3/21/2026 |
| 3/21 - 3/27 | Winter Term + $423 + daily prorate of Spring Break | 3/28/2026 |
| After 3/27 | Spring Term | Immediately |
1 - Cancellations due to Active Military Duty will be pro-rated for each night in room
2 - If a student withdraws from the University during Winter Term, and reenrolls for Spring Term, they will be responsible for all of Spring Term housing charges.
Cancelling 2025-2026 After Move-in: Moving out of University Housing and still enrolled in PSU Classes| Date Cancelled | Cancellation Fee | Required Move Out Date |
|---|
| 8/15 - 8/31 | $847 + daily pro-rate for early Fall move-in | 8/31/2025 |
| 9/1 - 9/24 | Fall Term + daily pro-rate for early Fall move-in | Immediately |
| 9/25 - 10/24 | Fall Term | 10/26/2025 |
| 10/25 - 12/12 | Fall & Winter Term | 12/13/2025 |
| 12/13 - 1/30 | Winter Term | 2/01/2026 |
| 1/31 - 3/20 | Winter & Spring Term | 3/22/2026 |
| 3/21 - 6/12 | Spring Term | 6/13/2026 |