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Update: This story has been updated to include new information from the University of Nevada, Reno about prorated residence hall refunds and a move out date.

The University of Nevada, Reno said Friday morning it will issue prorated refunds and has changed the move out date for residence halls to May 13.

The news came after pushback from students, families and local leaders after UNR gave students, many from out of town, until Wednesday to move out belongings and announced there would be no refunds.

In a statement, UNR said, "The COVID-19 pandemic is worsening. Whole states are encouraging shelter-in-place philosophies to protect community members and increase prevention efforts."

Details from UNR

UNR will refund students who have been asked to move out of the residence halls refunds. Refunds will be prorated from the time students left the dormitories. UNR said the refund amount is based on resident housing contracts and eight weeks of occupancy thus far in the semester. Refunds will be processed within 14 days.

Those students with extenuating circumstances who have been approved to remain in on-campus housing (for example, international students, students who are homeless, in foster situations, or from areas where travel has been ordered to cease) will continue to be responsible for completion of their rental and meal plan contracts.

If a studentt has belongings in the residence hall room after spring break, rooms will be locked and the owner of these belongings will be allowed to receive his or her belongs during a traditional move out period on May 13. Students do not need to return immediately or fill out a survey with explanation of extenuating circumstances. Students unable to move out items on May 13 should notify UNR by May 1, including if items are needed sooner. UNR dates and decisions could change depending on the coronavirus pandemic.

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