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CSB + SJU - Request for Residency Requirement Exemption Form (Updated 9.25.2024)

Exceptions to the residency requirement are reserved for students who request, and after review of the request, are approved for an exemption due to meeting a criterion for exemption or a unique circumstance that is incompatible with living on campus. Exemptions to the residency requirement are extremely limited. All exemption requests are reviewed by a committee, including verification with necessary institutional offices for applicable criteria.

Submitting a request for exemption does not guarantee a student will receive an exemption. Decisions regarding exemption requests will be sent to the student via their CSB|SJU email.

Be aware that any exemption offered will likely result in a reduction to financial aid. Any questions about this must be directed to the Office of Financial Aid prior to seeking an exemption.

Request for Exemption – General

Students who meet one or more of the following criteria may request an exemption from the residency requirement:
  • Students who are married or have dependent children living with them.
  • Students who are over the age of 23 on the first day of fall semester or have attended 8 or more semesters as full-time college students.
  • Part-time students, those enrolled for less than 12 credits for fall semester. This is intended for those graduating mid-year who have fewer than 12 credits to complete or limited to other unique circumstances.
  • Non-degree-seeking students, including continuing education students and St. John’s Prep School students.
  • Students enrolled in post-baccalaureate programs.
  • Students with military service veteran status.
  • Students registered for a minimum of 12 credits for an internship, clinical experience, or student teaching more than 30 miles away from campus.*

*Additional Information: 

  • The internship, clinical experience, or student teaching location must be more than 30 miles from CSB and SJU campuses. (Documentation required)
  • The student will be living 30 miles or more from CSB and SJU campuses for the sake of the internship, clinical experience, or student teaching. (Documentation required)

 

 

Request for Exemption - Unique Circumstance

Students may request an exemption due to unique circumstances. Requests based on the inability to select desired housing in the room selection process, including local living, will not be considered.

This exemption is limited to students who demonstrate significant, extenuating, unforeseeable circumstances that can be documented and verified.

In their request, students need to provide their anticipated off-campus housing plan.

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