First-Year Student Live-On Campus Opportunity/
Exemption Policy
Beginning with the entering first-year class for Fall 2008, all first-time full-time students (registration for 12 semester hours or more) will be required to live on-campus in University housing for both the fall and spring semesters. First-time full-time students beginning their studies during the summer session will be required to live on campus for the summer, fall and spring semesters.
This policy has been designed to promote student success and to enhance campus life at Clayton State University. Students living on-campus will be afforded the opportunity to participate in a “Living Learning Community” and will have additional access to educational, social and cultural programming.
Students may request an exemption from this policy in writing by submitting an application for an exemption to the First-Year Live On-Campus Requirement setting forth one of the following exemption criteria:
- Age
Students who will reach the age of 21 prior to the first term of their enrollment can request an exemption from the First-Year Live On-Campus Requirement by providing the University with official documentation (birth certificate, valid driver’s license, U.S. Passport, etc.); - Marital Status
Students who are married may request an exemption to the First-Year Live-On Campus requirement by providing proper documentation; - Students Legally Responsible for Minor Dependent
Children
Provide the University with appropriate verification (birth certificate) that the student, regardless of his or her age, is legally and financially responsible for the care of a minor dependent child requiring alternative off-campus housing; - Part-time Enrolled status
Approval under this category will restrict student to enrolling in no more than eleven (11) credit hours for each semester of the first year. This status also may affect financial aid eligibility and/or amount available (if applicable). - Unique Circumstances
The University will consider other compelling individual circumstances requiring an exemption from this First-Year Live On-Campus Requirement. Students requesting an exemption based on unique circumstance will be required to provide appropriate documentation.
Requests for exemption must be submitted according to the following schedule:
- June 1 for Fall Semester Enrollment
- November 1 for Spring Semester Enrollment
- April 1 for Summer Term Enrollment
First-Year Live On-Campus Requirement Exemption Requests will be considered by a Review Committee (beginning February 15, 2008) and a written determination will be forwarded to the student.