Sul Ross State University
A Member of the Texas State University System

Application Fee and Deposit Information

In order to request either a room or an apartment, you will need to have a current housing application on file. To complete the application process, an application fee of $50 and a housing deposit of $200 should be submitted.

All university housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis contingent upon the date of housing application, the app fee receipt, and proof of meningitis vaccination submission. Deposits must remain on file at all times during the occupancy or to reserve a space for an upcoming semester.

Deposit Refunds

The $50 applicant fee must be paid before the student moves into the residence hall. The $200 Housing Deposit must be paid prior to the start of classes and may be included in the student's financial aid award.

If the student does not occupy their on-campus residence as reserved, then the $50 application fee will be forfeited.  The additional $200 deposit may be refunded after reservations have been canceled in writing, from the Residential Living Office by August 1 prior to the fall registration, December 15 prior to spring registration, May 1 prior to the first summer registration, and June 1 prior to the second summer registration.  Otherwise the deposit is forfeited.

All students entering for the fall & spring semesters must sign a Residential Living agreement for the entire academic year.  Students entering in the spring semester will sign a Residential Living agreement for the spring semester only.

Students who move out of Residential Living before the contracted time has lapsed and withdraw from the university will forfeit the $200 Housing Deposit and will be billed for any additional charges or damages costs to the room.

Students who move out of Residential Living without proper authorization and remain enrolled in the university will not receive a refund of the deposit and all room, board and damage charges will remain on the student's account. Students who fulfill the year-long contract may request a refund of the Housing Deposit, less deductions for unnecessary wear and damage, at the completion of the required occupancy.

Housing Cancellation

You must claim your reserved room or apartment prior to the first day of classes or your housing reservation will be canceled. If you will be arriving late, the reservation can be held if you notify the Office of Residential Living before classes begin. Any student who fails to claim their reserved space will be considered a "no show" and the housing deposit will be forfeited.