Housing Forms and Documents
Housing Contract Terms and Conditions
Each student agrees to the terms and conditions of the housing contract when they complete the online application. You also agree to abide by the Housing & Residential Education student handbook.
Forms for Future Students
Do You Need a Housing Exemption?
Most first-year students are required to live on campus. If you believe you qualify for an exemption, submit a request through your housing portal. Make sure to submit your request as early as possible so we have time to review it before housing assignments are finalized.
Choose the form that best fits your situation:
- If you’re living in the local area – complete the form titled “Residency Requirement Exemption – Local Area Students.”
- If you need an exemption for another reason – complete the form titled “Petition for Release from First-Year Live-On Requirement.”
Forms for Current Students
Want to sublease your Arlington Park apartment?
Subleasing can be a great way to keep your space while you’re away. Just make sure everything’s approved before making arrangements. You can sublet your space during the summer session as long as the person you’re subletting to is:
- Another UNC student
- Not already signed up for summer housing
Planning to sublet during a different term? Reach out to the Housing team first to discuss your options.
Need a pet-sitter?
If you are a resident in a pet-friendly space, another residential student can look after your pet while you are away. You’ll need to get permission from any roommates and submit the form in your housing portal. Find the “Pet Friendly – Pet Sitter Release” form under “My Forms” on the left side.
Want to Move Rooms?
If you live on campus and would like to request a room change, log into your housing portal and click on “Room Change Request” under forms. Requests are processed in the order they’re received and depend on space availability in your current hall. Be sure to submit your request early if you’re hoping to make a change: space is limited and moves aren’t guaranteed.
- Fall Semester Moves: Request form opens September 4, 2026
- Spring Semester Moves: Request form opens January 25, 2027
Need to leave your campus housing?
If you’re a current resident and need to leave campus housing, you can submit a request to be released from your contract. To get started, go to your housing portal and find the “Petition for Release” form under “My Forms” on the left side. Keep in mind:
- Submitting a request does not guarantee that your contract will be canceled.
- Each request is reviewed individually.
- Reach out to us if you have trouble: we’re here to help you!