Residency Exemptions
First- and second-year Westminster students may qualify for a residency requirement for the following reasons:
- The student has an ADA accommodation that prohibits them from living in campus residence halls
- The student has a demonstrated financial hardship documented in their most recent FAFSA
- The student is enrolled in 11 credit hours or less on the first day of class for reasons other than ADA accommodations
- The student is married or has legally dependent children
- The student is 21 years of age on the first day of classes
To apply for a residency exemption, complete a Residency Exemption Application in eRezLife.
Deadline
Fall Semesters
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- Current Students
- Apply for a fall semester residency exemption by March 15.
- Decision notifications will be made by April 1.
- Incoming Students
- Apply for a fall semester residency exemption by July 1.
- Decision notifications will be made by July 15.
- Current Students
Spring Semesters
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- Apply for a spring semester residency exemption by Dec. 1.
- Decision notifications will be made by Dec. 8.
Contact
Email any questions to housing@westminsteru.edu.