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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

    • 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.

Spring Semesters

    • 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.