Residency Requirement: As a residential liberal arts college, the College of Saint Benedict supports the holistic development of women within the context of living and learning in community. Foundational to our identity as a Benedictine institution, we believe that living on campus is a vital part of the student experience and provides students with opportunities to explore social, leadership, gender and relational aspects of development.  Reflective of this commitment, CSB requires that all full-time students live in college housing. 

Exceptions to the residency requirement are reserved for students who request a qualified exemption due to meeting qualified exemption criteria or due to a unique circumstance. Exemptions to the residency requirement are limited and will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

Qualified Exemption - Meets Criteria

Students who meet one or more of the following criteria, may request a qualified exemption from the residency requirement:

• Students who are married or who have dependent children living with them.
• Students who are over the age of 23 on the first day of fall semester or who have attended 8 or more semesters as a full-time college student.
• 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 other unique circumstances.
• Continuing Ed Students; or
• Students registered for a minimum of 8 credits for an internship, clinical/capstone or student teaching more than 30 miles from campus during the fall semester. Student must be able to provide documentation of the internship/capstone/student teaching at time of request if based upon these criteria. 

Qualified Exemption - Disability

CSB is committed to providing reasonable on-campus housing accommodations to students. CSB offers a wide variety of flexible housing options that can accommodate a broad range of access-related needs. Students seeking a qualified exemption due to a disability, including mental health conditions may contact Student Accessibility Services directly or complete the qualified exemption form below. 

Qualified Exemption - Unique Circumstance

Students who do not meet the criteria above may request a qualified exemption to  due to a unique and/or significant circumstance if their permanent home address is within 30 miles of the CSB campus. Submitting a request does not guarantee that a student will receive an exemption to live at their permanent home address.

• Students must demonstrate unique and/or significant extenuating circumstance(s) that can be documented and would merit consideration for an exemption.
• In their request, students will need to demonstrate a clear plan for how they will remain an involved and active member of the community at CSB while living at their permanent home address.
• Students may be invited to meet with the housing appeals committee to review their request.
• Requests based on the inability to select desired housing in the room selection process or to obtain exemption to live in rental housing off campus will not be reviewed.
• Be aware, as living at home reduces your cost of attendance, any exemption offered will likely result in a reduction to your financial aid. Any questions about this should be directed to the Office of Financial Aid prior to seeking an exemption.

*If an alternate form of the materials are needed please contact CSB Residential Life & Housing for assistance