Housing Exemption

Living for First-Year Students

Research demonstrates that living in the residence halls for a student’s first year in college provides significant likelihood that the student will return and complete their education. To improve our students’ academic success and transition to college, UCCS administers an on-campus living requirement. 

First-year, first-time UCCS students are required to live on campus for their first two semesters (excluding summer term). 

First-year, first-time students are defined as having fewer than thirty (30) credit hours. Credits taken concurrent with high school and/or credits attained through Advance Placement (AP), CLEP, International Baccalaureate or similar programs do not apply towards residency exemption.

All first-year, first-time students under the age of 21 are required to live on campus with a meal plan if residing in a residence hall.

Exemptions to the first-year, first-time time on-campus living requirement include:

  1. Student living in El Paso County in Colorado with a parent(s) or legal guardian(s)
  2. Student has previously lived in a residential school
  3. Student is a veteran of the armed forces or active duty military
  4. Student living with a parent(s) or legal guardian(s) in military transition
  5. Student is married or has a registered partnership
  6. Student has a dependent child
  7. Student is enrolled for less than six (6) credit hours
  8. Student is exempted by the Student Health Center, Disability Services or the Counseling Center for medical or psychological reasons

Housing Exemptions are NOT accepted as a reason to move out after occupancy.

Housing Exemption Form

If you already live on campus and are looking to cancel your contract, you MUST submit a formal petition to terminate your housing contract.

SPECIAL NOTES: 

  • Your approval or denial of your submitted exemption form will be sent to your UCCS student email. Please check that email account for updates on your exemption request status.
  • You need apply for an exemption only once. Once approved, it is in place for the remainder of your time at UCCS.
I am requesting a housing exemption for the following reason(s):