Request for Exception for the Non-University Housing Policy

Ouachita ID#

Is this a new request or renewing a current exception?

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Your email address

Where do you currently reside during the school year?

Birthdate

For what semester are you requesting this exemption?

Address where you intend to reside, should the request be approved

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Ouachita Baptist University is committed to being a residential campus. The university sees its mission as educating students 24 hours per day, such that learning experiences are not limited to the classroom. Most students benefit academically, socially and emotionally from living on campus. In addition, the university has invested substantial capital to provide cost-effective, on-campus housing for all students. The university has been and remains committed to its policy that students who are not living with immediate family will live on campus. Research involving college students nationwide has shown that students who live in residence halls:

earn higher grades
are more likely to persist to graduation
build closer relationships with faculty, staff and fellow students
are more involved in student activities
have fewer emotional problems
report less conflict with parents
are more generally satisfied with their overall college experience

Residing in university housing required for eligibility for Ouachita financial aid.

Because of this philosophy, all unmarried students are required to live in university housing as long as space is available. There are some exceptions to this rule. If you fit one (or more) of the exceptions below, please select all that apply:

I am living with a parent/guardian and commute daily from that residence

I will be at least 23 years of age at the start of the semester in question

I will have completed eight regular semesters of residence hall life

I will be married by the start of the semester

Other

What is the date of the wedding?

What is your parent's name with whom you will be living?

What is their email address?

Please explain in detail the reason(s) for which you are requesting an exception.

I certify that my statements in reference to this request are true and complete. I understand that falsification of this application will violate the standards of student conduct as outlines in the Tiger Handbook. I further understand that providing misinformation may result in loss of non-university housing privileges and/or disciplinary action including loss of financial aid eligibility or suspension from the university.

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