Study Abroad

Students may opt to study abroad in the Fall or Spring semesters. For information on housing sign up and vacancy filling, review the returning student housing selection information. 

Generally, the Office of Residential Living cannot guarantee vacancies in preferred rooms or apartments.

Study Abroad Hold

Students studying abroad in the fall semester do not participate in housing selection unless they have an approved study abroad hold. After Selection, Residential Living will place a Fall-Only student in their place in order to guarantee a vacancy in the spring semester. All students, including those approved for a Study Abroad Hold, must still complete the housing application for the spring semester. 

• Hold Application: Available on Hoya Housing
  • Holds are awarded at random for those who complete a Study Abroad Hold application by the deadline. Availability is extremely limited and varies from year to year based on spring occupancy. Approval is NOT guaranteed; please plan accordingly.

Study Abroad FAQs

• Notification: You do not need to notify Residential Living; the Office of Global Education will inform our office of your status.
• Conditional Nomination: You can participate in housing selection until your abroad plans are finalized.
• Financial Responsibility: There are no penalties for breaking the housing agreement to study abroad.