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Policy Title:
Freshmen Campus Living Requirement Policy
Policy Number:
SA 26-032
Effective Date:
1/1/24, 12/12/23
Last Revised/Approved Date:
5/1/2026
Approved By:
President
Responsible Office/Unit:
Housing Operations, Student Affairs, Enrollment
Public / This policy is published on the University Website
1. Purpose
The purpose of this policy is the creation of a freshmen housing requirement that increases the likelihood of better grades, involvement on campus, interaction with faculty, and likelihood of graduation.
2. Scope
All Freshmen students as defined below. 
3. Policy Statement
All Life University Freshmen students entering Life University’s College of Graduate and Undergraduate Studies are required to reside in University Housing (The Commons) for one academic year. The academic year must include a minimum of 3 academic quarters and must include one fall quarter.
4. Definitions
Freshmen students are defined as undergraduate students who:
- Have less than 24 transferable post-secondary semester credit hours
- Transferable credits earned while still in high school, including dual credit, AP, etc., will not be counted toward the total.
- Transfer students may be exempted if they met comparable requirements at their previous institution and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
- Are not enrolled in a designated online program.
5. Procedures
Students are required to apply for housing online prior to matriculation. Housing verifies freshmen have applied.
The following exemptions may apply;
- 22 years of age or older
- Married, and/or Live with Dependents
- Reside full-time with their parent(s) (or parental guardian) within a 20-mile driving distance of Life University as measured by Google Maps.
- Students enrolled for less than Full Time Status (<12 Qtr. Credit Hours) in each of the first four quarters of attendance.
All housing exemptions must be submitted to the Director of Housing Operations or their designee.
If a student breaks their license agreement before they meet the residency requirements, they will be subject to financial fines as per the student’s license agreement.
Other Notes
6. Related Policies and References
N/A
7. Review Cycle
Minimum every year/ or more often, if necessary, as determined by the Policy Review Committee.
8. Contact Information
Director of Housing Operations
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