License Agreement

By signing the Student Housing License Agreement, a student is indicating that they are an adult who is mature and capable of handling the responsibilities of living on campus which include being accountable for their behavior, recognizing the compromises necessary when living with others and confronting someone who violates their rights.

The terms and conditions as well as policies and regulations govern all residents. By completing and signing the license agreement, a student agrees to all of these provisions. Please read these provisions carefully before submitting a completed license agreement on the Housing Portal.

License Agreement Documents

2025-26 Academic Year Documents

Exemptions, Cancellations and Contract Releases

University residency requirement exemptions are available to incoming first-year students who meet specific eligibility criteria. Exemption requests must be submitted by the student's Intent to Enroll deadline.

Exemptions

Cancellations are available to students who are not required to live on campus or those withdrawing from the university. Cancellation requests must be submitted by the cancellation deadline to avoid penalties.

Cancellations

Contract Release Requests are available to students who meet specific eligibility criteria.

Contract Releases

Exemptions

SDSU recognizes that exemptions to the University Residency Requirement may be appropriate for students who meet specific eligibility criteria. Incoming first-year students may request an exemption to the residency requirement by completing the Exemption Request Form. Exemption requests must be submitted to the Office of Housing Administration no later than the student's specific Intent to Enroll deadline. Supporting documentation is required for all applicable criteria. 

Criteria

  • Married/domestic partnership and/or with legally dependent children
  • Part-time enrollment
  • Medical or disability-related hardship
  • Financial hardship
  • Age 21 or older
  • Living in the local admissions area
  • Other compelling circumstances

Cancellations

Cancellation Deadlines:

  • 2025-26 Academic Year: July 21, 2025
  • Spring 2026 Only: Dec. 19, 2025
  • 2026-27 Academic Year: July 20, 2026

Students who are not required to live on campus or those who have withdrawn from the university may cancel their license agreement. To avoid penalty charges, cancellations must be completed before the cancellation deadline (at least 30 days prior to the move-in date for the applicable contract period). 

To initiate a cancellation, the student must submit a request via their @sdsu.edu email to the Office of Housing Administration at [email protected]. The email must be received by the cancellation deadline and include the following:

  • Full name
  • Red ID number
  • Brief explanation regarding cancellation

Students who are required to live on campus are not eligible to cancel their license agreement, but may request a Contract Release if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Students who cancel their license agreement after the cancellation deadline are subject to penalty charges based on their enrollment status:

  • Students Withdrawing from SDSU: Students who withdraw from the university and cancel their license agreement after the cancellation deadline will be assessed a 30-day rent cancellation fee.  
  • Enrolled Students: Students who remain enrolled at SDSU and cancel their license agreement after the cancellation deadline will be charged the end-of-contract fee and $25 meal plan cancellation fee (if applicable).

Students seeking to cancel their license agreement after the cancellation deadline may request a Contract Release if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Contract Releases

Students seeking to cancel their license agreement after the cancellation deadline may submit a Contract Release Request if they meet specific eligibility criteria. Students must be logged in to their @sdsu.edu email to access the request form. If a student is no longer enrolled at SDSU and cannot access the form, they should contact [email protected] to request a PDF version.

Criteria

  • Withdrawal from SDSU
  • Medical or disability-related hardship
  • Financial hardship
  • Participation in a study abroad or non-local internship program
  • Participation in a semester exchange program
  • Graduation during the contract period
  • Deployment for active military duty
  • Signing a lease with M@College (2nd year university housing requirement only)

Sophomore Meal Plan Release Requests

Meal plans are required for both first-year and sophomore students living on campus. However, meal plan release requests are considered for students entering their sophomore year. This release request is intended for students who will be sophomores living on campus during the 2026-27 academic year. SDSU Dining and the Office of Housing Administration recognize that dining needs can vary, and eligible students who believe their circumstances may warrant a release from the sophomore meal plan requirement can submit a Sophomore Meal Plan Release Request for review. Requests will be considered under the following circumstances:

  1. Complete the Sophomore Meal Plan Release Request.
  2. Register with Student Disability Services (SDS) by July 1, 2026.
  3. SDS will review documentation and provide a recommendation.
  4. Students will meet with a dining dietitian to assess whether dietary needs can be reasonably accommodated within campus dining.
  5. If accommodations cannot be well met, a release will be granted.

  1. Complete the Sophomore Meal Plan Release Request.
  2. Submit a brief narrative outlining your circumstances.
  3. The Office of Housing Administration will work with the Financial Aid Office to review your financial aid status, including your Student Aid Index (SAI).
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