Living on Campus Live-On Requirement
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Emporia State University considers the community living experience a valuable part of the total higher education experience as it assists the student in the transition to university life. Thus, ESU’s live-on requirement applies to both domestic and international students. Any student found to have intentionally ignored the residency requirement or shared inaccurate information on the residency requirement waiver may be subject to University sanctions.
A student seeking exemption from the University’s live-on requirement must complete the live-on waiver request process and provide any necessary documentation. This process is completed via the Residential Life Portal. For a waiver request to be approved, it must meet at least one of the criteria outlined on the waiver request form. The Director of Residential Life, or designee, will review the submitted waiver request form and supporting documentation and provide written notification of a decision (typically via ESU student email). Until the student has received notification of an approved waiver, the student is required to live on campus.
EXEMPTION REQUEST
- FAMILY RESIDENCY: The student is living in the Emporia area with a member of their immediate family or legal guardian (maximum one-way distance of 30 miles from Emporia State University’s 1 Kellogg Circle address). Immediate family is defined as: father, mother, sister, brother, aunt, uncle, or grandparent. Note: Failure to maintain the residency may result in loss of waiver and potential student conduct proceedings.
- MARRIED STUDENT: The student is married before the first day of classes at Emporia State (fall and spring semester).
- SINGLE PARENT STUDENT: The student is the legal, custodial parent of a dependent child.
- OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES: In the event that a student’s situation is not addressed in the three Exemption Categories above, please attach the necessary documentation. The Exemption Review Committee will evaluate the request.
DOMESTIC STUDENTS
Emporia State University requires a student who meets either of the following criteria to live in the residence halls:
- A student who graduated from high school in December 2020 or later.
- A student who is NOT 19 years of age before August 23, 2021.
A degree-seeking student who is NOT 19 years of age before August 23, 2021.
- A Visiting or Exchange student (attending the university for one or two semesters) who is not 21 years of age before August 23, 2021.
- A student participating in an exchange program that requires on-campus residency.