Housing Waiver

Off-Campus Housing Policy

All single undergraduate students are required to live on campus while enrolled for classes at Saint Martin’s University unless meeting at least ONE of the following:

You have reached junior status (60 semester or 90 quarter credits) of approved university credit, which does not include Running Start or AP credits prior to registration for fall or spring semester classes.
You are 21 years of age or older on or before the last official day of registration for the semester.
You are residing at home within 30 miles of Saint Martin’s University with parent(s) or legal guardian(s).
You are taking eight or fewer credit hours during the semester in question.
You have attained an associate’s degree or completed two full years of education at the college or university level (not including Running Start).
You have lived in a university residence hall for four or more complete semesters.

This housing requirement is a condition of enrollment which must be met throughout the academic year and includes both fall and spring semesters. As part of the exemption process, you are required to return this form and provide the Director of Housing and Residence Life with appropriate documentation that supports one or more of the eight reasons listed for exemption. (Example: a signed letter from your parent(s) or guardian(s) as well as a document stating your reason for exemption.)

First Name

Last Name

Birthdate

Email Address

Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Home Phone:

Mobile Phone:

Emergency Contact Name:

Emergency Contact Relationship

Emergency Contact Mobile:

I am applying for an exemption beginning in:

Reason for exemption: (Please select up to three that apply)

I have reached junior status (60 semester or 90 quarter credits) prior to registering for classes for the current semester. I understand that this does not include running start credits.

I have reached 21 years of age or older on or before the last official day of registration for the current semester.

I am residing at home within 30 miles with my parent(s) or legal guardian(s).

I am taking eight or fewer semester hours of credit during the semester in question.

I have attained an Associates Degree or have completed two full years of education at the college or university level (does not include Running Start credits).

I have lived in a university residence hall for four or more completed semesters.

I am married and/or a parent.

Exemption Letter of Support:

*For students who are under 21 and residing at home with parents or guardian.

Please attach a letter of support from your parents to complete your exemption request. This letter must be signed by your parent or guardian and scanned in as a PDF or JPG and include your address, and the information that you will be commuter from their home for the academic year. If you have questions or would like to send the letter of support via USPS or fax (360-923-8726) please contact housing@stmartin.edu. Exemption requests letters of support will not be accepted if they do not meet this criteria. *

Address Verification:

*For students who are under 21 and residing at home with parents or guardian.

Please attach a copy of your parent's ID card or a utility bill that bears the address you are commuting from. These documents can be uploaded as a photo attachment or scanned attachment. If you have questions or would like to address verification via USPS or fax (360-923-8726) please contact housing@stmartin.edu. Exemption requests letters of support will not be accepted if they do not meet this criteria. *

Enforcement

All single undergraduates who do not qualify to live off-campus according to the provisions stated above must reside in a University residence hall or present evidence that an exception to the policy has been granted. Those students for whom the housing requirement is a condition of enrollment will be asked to verify their adherence to it. Failure to maintain the required residency may result in administrative withdrawal by the Dean of Student Affairs.

Electronic signature:

I, the undersigned, request that Saint Martin’s University consider my application for exemption from on-campus housing. I declare to the best of my knowledge that the information provided on and within this document is accurate and truthful. I understand that any attempt on my part to falsify my status may lead to the implementation of appropriate sanctions by the Dean of Student Affairs.

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