Mandatory Housing Policy Exemption Forms
Kent State University requires all students taking 9 or more credit hours to live on campus unless the student is 20 years old or older, has 60+ earned credit hours, or has an approved exemption.
See below for some of the reasons you could apply for an exemption to the mandatory housing policy. Please note this is just an application for an exemption and NOT a guarantee of approval. Falsification of information on these forms will result in being denied and possibly referred to disciplinary action.
Any paper forms can be turned in the following ways:
-In Person at Korb Hall
-By Mail:
Kent State University
University Housing
PO Box 5190
Kent, OH 44242
-By Fax: 330-672-2579
-Email: housing@kent.edu
Commute from Parent/Guardian Residence within 50 miles
- 18 or over
- 17 or younger
Please allow two weeks for a decision.
Commuter Form Fall 2021/ Spring 2022
- Zip Codes Within 50 Miles
Medical/Financial/Other
Please allow two weeks for a decision.
Exemption Form Fall 2021/ Spring 2022
Exemption Form Fall 2022/Spring 2023
Fraternity/Sorority Housing
The deadline for this form is May 1, 2022