Living on Campus Live-On Requirement

ESU Live-on Requirement

Emporia State University considers the community living experience a valuable part of the total higher education experience as it assists the student in the transition to university life. Thus, ESU's live-on requirement applies to both domestic and international students. Any student found to have intentionally ignored the residency requirement or shared inaccurate information on the residency requirement waiver may be subject to University sanctions.

DOMESTIC STUDENTS

Emporia State University requires a student who meets at least one of the following criteria to live in the residence halls:

1. A student graduated from high school December before the start of the academic year or later.
2. A student is NOT 19 years of age before the first day of fall classes.

International Students

Emporia State University requires a student who meets at least one of the following criteria to live in the residence halls:

1. A degree-seeking student is NOT 19 years of age before the first day of fall classes.
2. A visiting or exchange student (attending the university for one or two semesters) is NOT 19 years of age before the first day of fall classes.
3. A student participating in an exchange program that requires on-campus residency

Applying to be exempt from ESU Live-on Requirement

A student seeking exemption from the University's live-on requirement must complete the exemption request process and provide any necessary documentation. For an exemption request to be approved, it must meet at least one of the criteria outlined on the request form. The Director of Residential Life, or designee, will review the submitted exemption request form and supporting documentation, and provide written notification of a decision (typically via Emporia State University student email). Until the student has received notification of an approved waiver, the student is required to live on campus.

To apply to be exempt from the ESU Live-on Requirement, students can visit the ResLife Portal via Hornet365.

Categories to request to live off campus

1. Family Residency: The student is living in the Emporia area with a member of their immediate family or legal guardian (maximum one-way distance of 30 miles from Emporia State University's 1 Kellogg Circle address). Immediate family is defined as parent(s), grandparent(s), sibling, aunt, or uncle. 
2. Married Student: The student is married before the first day of classes at Emporia State (fall and spring semester).
3. Single Parent Student: The student is the legal, custodial parent of a dependent child.
4. Other Circumstances: In the event that a student’s situation is not addressed in the three Exemption Categories above, please attach the necessary documentation. The Exemption Review Committee will evaluate the request.

Questions on the live-on requirement or applying to be exempt? Contact Residential Life via phone at 620-341-5264 or email at reslife@emporia.edu.