Petition Process
Do you wish to petition your cancellation fee?
Here is a brief out-line of the process.
1. Download and complete this form:
Official Petition Form2. Submit via e-mail the "Official Petition Form" and all supporting documents to housing@neu.edu . Be sure to include your name and the words cancellation petition in the subject line. (i.e. Subject: John Doe/Cancellation Petition) You can also fax your documents to (617) 373-8794. Be sure to include a cover page with your NUID number and label it a "Cancellation Petition."
3. Once your petition is received you will receive a confirmation e-mail.
4. Your petition and all its supporting information will be forwarded to the Petition Committee. This committee meets weekly (on Thursdays) to review and process petition requests.
If your petition is received by 5:00PM on Wednesday, it will be reviewed with the current week's petitions. If it is received after that, it will not be reviewed until the following week.
5. If you are required to supply more information, you will receive an e-mail requesting additional information. You will have five (5) business days to respond with the appropriate information. If you cannot obtain the information within five (5) business days, please contact Tim Touchette, Assistant Director for Housing Operations at t.touchette@neu.edu and request more time. If you fail to produce the requested information within five (5) business days your petition will be automatically DENIED and you will be removed from the petition process.
6. Once the committee has made a final decision you will receive e-mail notification of your result.
If no additional information is requested you will receive notification the Friday following your petition's review. If additional information is requested your notification will be with the following week's petitions.
If you have questions or concerns after a decision has been made please contact Tim Touchette, Assistant Director for Housing Operations at t.touchette@neu.edu .
PLEASE NOTE: Your advisor (Financial Aid, Study Abroad, Academic, or Co-op) cannot cancel your housing contract. YOU must request the cancellation by e-mail or in person. Be sure you officially cancel your housing yourself at some point before or during the petition process.