What Fall-and-Spring commitment does UMBC describe in its new-student housing instructions?

DIRECT ANSWER

New-student contract-term guidance reviewed October 19, 2026; the signed license and applicable release or fee rules control an individual case.

UMBC’s new-student housing instructions describe an academic-year commitment covering both Fall and Spring, except for students contracting only for Spring. Leaving voluntarily after Fall does not by itself end that agreement. Before making a second housing commitment, check the actual license and Residential Life’s cancellation or approved-release process. This guidance does not establish an individual release, cancellation charge or refund.