Exemptions to Residency Requirement
Freshmen and sophomore students (defined as students who have compiled fewer than 60 hours of college credit) are required to live in university housing for at least four semesters. Exempted from this policy are students whom fit in one of the following categories:

• Students who have reached their 21st birthday prior to the first day of registration.
• Veterans of at least two years' active military service.
• Students who are married.
• Students who commute to school daily from the permanent, legal residence of their parents (within 50 miles).
• Students who have resided in residence halls for four semesters, excluding summers.

All students who come from the regional tuition counties of Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, and Tennessee are required to rent a residence hall room not only during their freshman and sophomore years, but also during their junior and senior years if they wish to receive the incentive grant during their upperclass years. Only part-time graduate students are exempt from this housing requirement.

What is the process for obtaining an exemption if I am a commuter?
1. Complete the On-Campus Housing Exemption Application.
2. Send the completed application to the Housing Office with a notarized letter from your parents or legal guardian stating that you are commuting from their legal permanent residence.
3. Meet with the Housing Exemption Review Board. This meeting will take approximately 10-15 minutes.
4. You will receive notification of the review board decision in writing.

What is the process for obtaining an exemption if I am requesting the exemption for another reason?
1. Complete the On-Campus Housing Exemption Application.
2. Submit necessary supporting documentation (marriage license, military orders, or other letters).
3. You will receive notification of the review board's decision in writing.

How do I appeal the decision of the Housing Exemption Review board?
Any student who wishes to appeal a housing exemption decision may do so. Appeals must be submitted in writing with any supporting documentation. The student should present the appeal to the Assistant Vice-President of Student Affairs, 116 Ordway Hall. Appeals must be received within five (5) working days from the date of the original exemption decision.

Where do I get more information?
If you have any questions, do not heistate to contact the Housing Office at (270) 809-2310 or toll-free at 1-877-551-7774. You can also e-mail us at housing@murraystate.edu