Students Who Plan to Study Abroad

If you’re planning to participate in a Global Opportunity—such as study abroad or another off-campus program—the Office of Global Education and Field Study is your go-to resource for details about the application process, eligibility, and important deadlines. This page is designed to help you understand how your participation in these programs may affect your on-campus housing. Here, you’ll find information about housing applications, cancellations, and assignments before and after your time away, so you know what to expect when planning your return to campus.

Before Housing Selection:

  • If you know you will be abroad in the fall before the housing process begins, you do not need to apply for a full-year housing assignment.

  • Instead, submit a Spring Only housing application in the Housing Portal starting in September.

  • Spring housing assignments will be made based on available space beginning in mid-December.

After Completing Housing Selection:

  • Your fall housing assignment will be canceled once your study abroad participation is confirmed.

  • You must submit a Spring Only application (available in September).

  • Assignments are based on availability and preferences at the time of placement.

  • You cannot reserve or return to the same space you selected during housing selection.

  • Submit a housing cancellation request for your fall assignment in October or November.

  • Fully move out by the end of fall closing.

  • Apply for housing through the portal for the following academic year.

  • Once your spring abroad participation is confirmed, your spring assignment will be canceled, but your fall assignment remains valid.

  • Students away for two blocks or fewer may keep their current housing assignment.

  • Exception: Students away during Blocks 7 & 8, or Block 8 only, must fully move out before departure.

  • On-campus housing is not guaranteed for your final spring semester.

  • Priority is given to first-, second-, and third-year students who are required to live on campus.

  • Spring housing for seniors returning from abroad may be limited.

  • Once canceled, your original housing assignment cannot be guaranteed.

  • Contact the Residential Experience (ResX) office to request a new assignment.

  • Reassignments are based on current availability at the time of the request.

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