At Roosevelt University, we believe on-campus living provides a community for students and nurtures connections to

peers and the institution. Studies have shown that students who live in residence halls are more likely to complete
their degrees than those who live outside of university housing. Students will benefit from the cultural experiences,
civic engagement and internship opportunities that Chicago has to offer. Because of this philosophy, all new first- year,
full-time students enrolled at the Chicago Campus are required to live in University housing for their first two years. This
policy applies to new first-year full-time students, who are under the age of 21 or have earned fewer than 30
semester hours of transferable college credit as of the first day of the initial term of enrollment.
If you have extenuating circumstances and wish to be considered for housing exemption, complete the following:
1. Submit the completed housing exemption application to the Office of Residence Life, 425 S. W a b a s h , Chicago,
IL 60605 or reslife@roosevelt.edu.
2. Indicate your reason for exemption, and include your supporting documentation as well as any further explanation
to support your request.
You will be notified via email of a decision once all documentation has been received. Do not make alternative
housing plans until you have received the decision.
Name
(Please print.)

Roosevelt ID #
Last

Exemption from 20

First
o Fall / Spring

o Spring

Home/cell phone
Home address

MI
Intended Major:

Email address
Street/P.O. Box Number

Name of parent(s)

City

State

Zip Code

Home phone (if different)

REASON FOR EXEMPTION:

______
______
______
______

I am married
I am a parent
I cannot live on campus due to medical or psychological reasons
Other (Examples: financial need, living at home with parent/guardian, etc.)

CIRCLE ALL THAT APPLY FOR THE REQUESTED SEMESTER OF EXEMPTION:

First-Year Student

Sophomore

CCPA

Athlete

I have read and understand the above information regarding release from the housing policy requirement. The information
supplied on and with this request is, to the best of my knowledge, accurate. If false information is submitted, I understand that my
release will be denied automatically, charges for room and board may be assessed, and I may be referred for disciplinary action.
Please note: Completing the housing exemption application does not void your housing contract or release
you from the housing requirement.
Signature of student

Date

Required Documentation
Marriage
A copy of an official marriage license or domestic partnership certificate filed with the county.
Parent
A copy of your childs birth certificate and/or court-approved guardianship papers.
Medical or Psychological
A letter from your physician noting specific reasons as to why you cannot live on campus.

Other
Financial Hardship
All applicants asserting financial need are asked to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and meet with
Financial Aid before the hardship request can be processed. You need to submit the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. This
application takes approximately two to six weeks to process.
The Office of Residence Life will consult with the Office of Financial Aid to determine the answer to your request.
If you are not eligible for financial aid, or if your request for financial aid has been denied, please include this information in your
statement.
Commuting from Permanent, Legal Residence
A signature from your parent (s) or legal guardian verifying that you will be commuting from his/her permanent, legal residence and a
copy of a utility bill, lease or drivers license with the permanent address and parent/guardians name.
Signature of parent/legal guardian _____________________________________ Date ____________________
Parent/Guardian Cell Phone ___________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Email _______________________________________________________________________
Date Received: ________________________

Date Student Emailed Decision:

___________________

Office Use Only

Approved By:
Associate Director of Freshman Admission __________________________________________________________________
Director of Residence Life ________________________________________________________________________________
Assistant Dean for Enrollment Management & Student Services (as applicable)
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Assistant Vice President for Health and Human Wellness; Director of Intercollegiate Athletics (as applicable)
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Decision: o Approved o Denied