Exemptions Explained

We know freshman students are getting ready for college, and with that comes many different forms that are required before arriving on-campus. In an effort to make things easier on you, we've tried to explain the exemptions policy below.

All first time freshmen must complete a First Year Student Residency Requirement Exemption Form or a Residence Hall Application/Lease Agreement. The Department of University Housing and Residence Life requires all first year traditional students to live on campus.

However, students who meet the following exemptions are not required to reside on campus. If you do not meet any of these criteria, you will be required to reside on campus.

*Students who meet these exemptions may reside on campus if desired.

1. Students who have lived in a residence hall for two or more complete semesters (two summer sessions are equal to one semester) as verified with record of prior residency.

2. Students who are married or have dependent children as verified with a certified copy of the marriage license or birth certificate.

3. Students who have attained their twenty-first birthday PRIOR to the first day of registration.

4. Students who have graduated from high school in one of the following Alabama counties: Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne, Etowah, Saint Clair, and Talladega.

5. Students who, by reason of medical necessity/emergency, require special housing that cannot be provided by University Housing, verified with a statement from the attending physician and approved by a JSU physician.

6. Military Veteran

7. Students taking online classes only.

8. All other exemptions must be approved via the exemption board.

Other items to note:

• This exemption form is not a request for the application fee to be waived. All applicants must have a $150 non-refundable application fee on file with their application.

• We also send out packets to newly accepted students. The packets contain both, an application and an exemption form. Our office only needs one or other. Please do not submit both.

• The Exemption Board meets the second Wednesday of each month. All decisions will be emailed.

• If you do not see your specific situation listed above, please submit your request for exemption and provide as many details as possible to support your case.
  

• Should you have additional questions regarding the exemption policy, please don't hesitate to call our office. We can be reached Monday through Friday, from 8:00am-4:30pm, at 256-782-5122.

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