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Discover Seattle University's criteria for on-campus housing exemptions, including family residence, age, medical conditions, and more. Apply early to ensure eligibility.
If a student currently lives on campus and is required to live on campus but decides to commute from home mid-year, they will need to submit a housing exemption. The Housing Agreement is a binding, legal document.
If a student wants to request to be excused from living on-campus, the student will go through the Housing Exemption process.
If students wish to be excused from the Residential Housing Requirement, they must submit a Housing Exemption Request on the Seattle University Housing Portal. Students who wish to be exempt from living on campus must fall into one of the categories for exemption, which include:
Housing Exemption: You will be able to fill out a Housing Exemption form if you wish to live at home and commute to campus. Waitlist Status: If you are a continuing student and have been added to the housing wait list for fall, you will be able to see your live wait list status.
Qualifying for an Exemption. While most first- and second-year students are required to live on campus, you may qualify for an exemption to the on-campus living requirement. Before applying for an exemption, please make sure you meet one of the following criteria:
Apply for housing or housing exemption through the Housing Portal. Discover Seattle University's on-campus housing policies, agreements, and exemptions, including accommodations for students with disabilities.
