The Housing Regulation

All students with fewer than 90 earned undergraduate credit hours and two academic years (six quarters, full-time enrollment) in the residence halls must reside in university-owned housing and participate in the associated mandatory meal plan, subject to the exemptions listed below.  Please Note:  Credit hours earned by students while attending high school (via advanced placement, Senate Bill 140, etc.) will not be considered toward exemption eligibility from the housing requirements.

Continuing students must earn 90 credit hours and spend six quarters in residence prior to the beginning of the fall quarter to be exempt. For transfer and re-enrolling students, the number of hours earned will be subject to certification by the director of admissions.

Students subject to the housing regulation who fail to comply with this condition of registration may have their registration denied or cancelled.

Students who meet any of the following conditions must request an exemption in writing to be excused from the housing regulation.

1. Students with fewer than 90 earned credit hours and fewer than two academic years in residence enrolled for fewer than 11 quarter hours during the fall, winter, or spring quarters, and for fewer than 4 hours during a summer session.
2. Married students or single parents with fewer than 90 earned credit hours and fewer than two academic years in residence who live with their spouse or children within commuting distance (50 miles) of the university.
3. Students with fewer than 90 earned credit hours and fewer than two academic years in residence who live with parents or guardians whose permanent residence is within commuting distance (50 miles) of the university.
4. Students with 45 or more earned credit hours and one academic year (three quarters) in residence living in recognized fraternity or sorority houses. Continuing students must earn 45 hours and spend one academic year in residence prior to the beginning of fall quarter to be exempt. The exemption is not available to continuing students after the academic year begins.
5. Student veterans with fewer than 90 earned credit hours or two academic years in residence who have 18 months or more of active military service.
6. Admitted students 23 years of age or older prior to the beginning of the academic quarter in which they enroll..

NOTE: Continuing students with 90 or more hours of undergraduate credit earned and two years in residence at the beginning of the fall quarter, and new students with 90 or more credit hours and two years in residence may reside in off-campus housing that meets their individual needs. The University bears no responsibility for the living conditions or problems arising therein with either the homeowner or the student resident.

SPECIAL STUDENTS. All special students must comply with the above regulation. Please direct questions or concerns about special housing needs to housing@ohio.edu.