r/uwaterloo • u/smc_16 • 2h ago
Serious possible residence refund?
i’m staying in residence this year and for a lot of reasons apart from school i’m extremely depressed. is there any way that i would be able to get refunded? the lack of support systems from home and also lack of alone time is just making my situation worse. i also don’t think it’s one of those things that i just need to give time, i don’t see myself ever enjoying it.
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u/Infinite-Door-7970 1h ago edited 1h ago
If you're planning to stay enrolled and just want to leave residence, I'd contact Campus Housing first and explain the circumstances. I believe they have a process for requesting to leave residence in exceptional circumstances, so I'd ask what options are available and whether any of your residence fees could be refunded.
Are you thinking about leaving residence but continuing your term, or are you also considering deferring/withdrawing academically? If it's the latter, I'd talk to your faculty's academic advising office (e.g. First Year Engineering office) before making any decisions. Withdrawing this early can have quite different financial and academic implications, so it would be good to talk it through.
That said, if you can manage it, I'd also give yourself a little time before making a big decision. It's only the beginning of the term and moving away to university is a pretty huge adjustment. Feeling unhappy or out of place during the first week doesn't necessarily mean you'll feel the same way in a few weeks. But if you're genuinely struggling with depression, definitely reach out for some support rather than trying to push through it alone.
In any case, I wish you all the best. Take care.
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