University of Minnesota Housing Contract 2026-2027

Provenance

• Source: local PDF provided by the user as C:/Users/admin/Downloads/GetPdf.pdf.
• Stored raw copy: raw/pdfs/2026-05-08-university-of-minnesota-housing-contract-2026-2027.pdf.
• PDF metadata title: HRL Housing Contract 2026-2027.
• Stated document title: 2026-2027 Housing Contract, University Housing Contract for Residence Halls and Apartment Complexes Terms and Provisions.
• Stated update date: October 2025.
• Issuer: university-of-minnesota Housing & Residential Life.
• Pages: 14.
• SHA-256: F40B7765486FE79B907FCBDF0E07C993D85E31A58EBB34F90FBA7A479460A5A5.

Source Scope

This source is a legally binding housing contract for University of Minnesota residence halls and apartment complexes for the 2026-2027 academic year. It defines application rules, eligibility, contract periods, billing, cancellation, release, checkout, resident responsibilities, and university termination rights.

Key Extracted Facts

• EXTRACTED: Submitting the housing application-contract creates a legally binding contract with the University of Minnesota.
• EXTRACTED: Signing an off-campus apartment lease is not an approvable reason to be released from this housing contract.
• EXTRACTED: The initial housing application fee is $75 and is non-refundable.
• EXTRACTED: Applicants may submit only one application per application period.
• EXTRACTED: Housing application receipt does not guarantee University admission or University housing assignment.
• EXTRACTED: Residents must be registered University of Minnesota students and at least 16 years old at occupancy.
• EXTRACTED: Undergraduate residents must maintain at least 9 credits per fall/spring semester; graduate residents must maintain at least 3 credits per fall/spring semester.
• EXTRACTED: Students who become non-enrolled with zero credits are not granted an exception and must move out within 7 days of becoming non-enrolled.
• EXTRACTED: Residence hall students must be on a mandatory meal plan; apartment assignments automatically cancel the meal plan unless the student voluntarily purchases one.
• EXTRACTED: Housing & Residential Life may assign or reassign students to available spaces and does not guarantee a requested facility, Living Learning Community, room type, roommate, or other preference.

Contract Periods

• EXTRACTED: Residence halls run from September 5, 2026 to May 12, 2027, ending at 8 PM on May 12, 2027.
• EXTRACTED: Keeler Apartments and Yudof Hall apartments run from August 15, 2026 to May 31, 2027, ending at 4 PM on May 31, 2027.
• EXTRACTED: Wilkins Hall apartments run from September 5, 2026 to May 12, 2027, ending at 8 PM on May 12, 2027.
• EXTRACTED: Students assigned after the original move-in date assume the remaining balance of the contract.
• EXTRACTED: Apartment fall charges begin August 15 and spring charges begin January 1.
• EXTRACTED: The maximum summer contract period is May 13, 2027 to August 15, 2027.
• EXTRACTED: Apartment summer residents who are not Fall 2027 apartment residents must move out by July 31, 2027.

Break Periods

• EXTRACTED: Thanksgiving Break is November 26-29, 2026; all halls and apartments remain open and there is no extra housing charge.
• EXTRACTED: No meals are served November 26-27, 2026; meal service resumes with breakfast on November 28.
• EXTRACTED: Winter Break runs from 8 PM on December 23, 2026 to 8 AM on January 16, 2027.
• EXTRACTED: Centennial, Sanford, and 17th Avenue residence halls may remain open over winter break depending on occupancy and maintenance schedules.
• EXTRACTED: Residence hall residents staying over winter break are charged $42 per night and must register; unregistered stay may be charged for the entire break period.
• EXTRACTED: Bailey, Comstock, Frontier, Middlebrook, Pioneer, and Territorial Halls are not open during winter break.
• EXTRACTED: Apartments including Keeler, Yudof, and Wilkins remain open during semester break.
• AMBIGUOUS: The document lists Spring Break as March 8-12, 2026 with meals closed March 7-12, 2026. This date appears inconsistent with a 2026-2027 contract year and should be checked against the official online contract before relying on it.

Cancellation, Release, And Refund Rules

• EXTRACTED: New first-year applicants may cancel until August 1, 2026 and receive a refund of the $200 Housing Guarantee Payment.
• EXTRACTED: After August 1, 2026, the Housing Guarantee Payment is forfeited; if it was deferred for financial aid, the student is billed $200.
• EXTRACTED: First-year applicants who cancel after August 1 can avoid additional room and dining charges only if official cancellation is received before 8 AM on the first day of fall semester classes and they have not checked in or received keys.
• EXTRACTED: New non-first-year students assigned to vacant spaces beginning February 2026 are given 7 business days after assignment notice to submit the $200 Housing Guarantee Payment.
• EXTRACTED: Returning students sign up beginning February 2026 and are given 7 calendar days after selecting or being notified of assignment to submit the Housing Guarantee Payment.
• EXTRACTED: Once a student checks in and receives a key, or confirms an assignment with the Housing Guarantee Payment where applicable, they must complete the contract release process to be considered for release.
• EXTRACTED: Release during the contract period may be granted for withdrawal/leave of absence, graduation, marriage, non-metro study abroad or University-related internship, or active military duty, subject to documentation.
• EXTRACTED: Extenuating circumstances may be reviewed but are not guaranteed, including non-replaceable loss of financial support after agreeing to the contract or a medical/psychological condition that did not exist before move-in or was severely exacerbated after agreeing.
• EXTRACTED: If a contract release is approved, the University retains $200 for housing and charges a $250 meal-plan cancellation fee; otherwise the resident is responsible for all financial obligations.
• EXTRACTED: Residents released due to withdrawal can become responsible for the contract balance if they re-register during the academic year.

Resident Risk And Responsibility Points

• EXTRACTED: Personal property in University housing is the resident’s responsibility; residents are advised to procure renter’s insurance.
• EXTRACTED: Internet, laundry, furniture, appliances, and window treatments are included in rates, but residents must follow network and room-equipment policies.
• EXTRACTED: Residents are liable for damage, modification, or excessive cleaning in their room/apartment or University housing, including guest-caused damage.
• EXTRACTED: Remaining residents in an under-occupied room/suite/apartment may be required to consolidate or pay a higher under-occupied-space rate.
• EXTRACTED: Housing-related charges are not adjusted for construction inconveniences or service delays outside Housing & Residential Life’s control.
• EXTRACTED: Lost or unreturned room/apartment keys cost $60; lost or unreturned mailbox keys cost $35.
• EXTRACTED: Each resident receives two complimentary lockout occurrences and is charged $35 per occurrence after that.
• EXTRACTED: Failure to follow checkout procedures causes a non-refundable $50 service fee plus repair/damage charges.
• EXTRACTED: Late checkout may add $50 for each hour past the scheduled checkout time.
• EXTRACTED: Housing & Residential Life may inspect rooms/apartments within 30 days before contract end, and may conduct non-emergency inspections with 24-hour notice.

University Rights And Obligations

• EXTRACTED: Housing & Residential Life may refuse an application-contract for lawful reasons including ineligibility, housing policy violations, poor payment history, outstanding balance, extensive prior damage, or a determination that the applicant’s presence is not in the student’s or University’s best interest.
• EXTRACTED: The University may terminate a contract for breach of University policies, rules, or regulations.
• EXTRACTED: A resident may be removed from University housing within 24 hours after serious student conduct action.
• EXTRACTED: Judicially terminated residents are financially responsible for 30% of the remaining contract charges regardless of whether a replacement resident is found.
• EXTRACTED: The University is responsible for complying with applicable laws and codes, maintaining sanitary and habitable common areas, making necessary repairs within a reasonable time after notice, and maintaining building systems beyond typical repair time needed if systems fail.
• EXTRACTED: Residents must comply with state laws, local codes, University policies, Student Conduct Code, housing policies, and Community Behavioral Standards.
• EXTRACTED: Online contract changes may be available at housing.umn.edu/contract by July 1, 2026 and become part of the housing application-contract.

Links

• Topic: university-housing
• Entity: university-of-minnesota

Open Questions

• Verify the Spring Break 2026 dates against the final online contract because they appear inconsistent with the 2026-2027 academic year.
• If this source will guide an actual housing decision, check the official housing.umn.edu/contract version after July 1, 2026 for updates.