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.

An exemption is only for a future academic year/contract period. If you are looking to terminate a current housing contract, please refer to the Petition for Contract Release page (https://www.kent.edu/housing/petition-contract-release/)

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
Residence Services
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

Online Form

• 17 or younger

Please allow two weeks for a decision.

Commuter Form

• Zip Codes Within 50 Miles

Zip Code List Within 50 Miles

Medical/Financial/Other

Please allow two weeks for a decision.

Exemption Form

Fraternity/Sorority Housing

Greek Housing Exemption

2018/2019 Mandatory Housing Exemption Form

Exemption Form