Residency Policy

Wesleyan College believes in the value of the College community and the importance of both the curricular and co-curricular life of students. Therefore, residence hall living is considered an important part of the total education process. All traditional undergraduate students are required to live on campus during their enrollment.

Request to live off campus policy

Requests to live off campus will be evaluated based on individual circumstance, and a waiver will be granted to students who meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • Living with a parent or legal guardian within 30 miles driving distance of campus.
  • Fifth year seniors (8 full-time semesters - fall and spring - of Wesleyan College credit).
  • Married students.
  • Parents who are primary caregivers of their child(ren).
  • At least 22 years old at the time of initial enrollment at Wesleyan.
  • Enrolled part-time in classes (fewer than 9 credit hours).

Students who do not meet one of more of these criteria but who have extenuating personal circumstances are encouraged to submit the Commutor Request form below and a statement of their petition to be approved for a waiver.

All individuals requesting an exemption from the residency requirement must complete the commuter request form below by July 1 (Fall Semester) or December 1 (Spring Semester).

If living off campus without permission, the student will be charged the full double occupancy room and board rate. Students will receive written notification from the Residence Life Coordinator if a waiver is approved or denied.

A student denied the waiver may appeal to the Dean of Students for final consideration. Appeals must be submitted in writing within 72 hours of first notification of denial. Off-campus resident status may be renewed annually. Students will receive an e-mail request for confirmation of residential address by July 1 (Fall Semester) or December 1 (Spring Semester). If a student's residential circumstances change, she must notify the Residence Life Coordinator immediately. Failure to provide current and accurate residential information may result in the student being charged the full double occupancy room and board rate. ALL Students must fill out the housing application whether they are requesting a commuter status or not.

If you have questions please email residencelife@wesleyancollege.edu

Commuter Request Form

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