Residency Requirement - Fall 2013 and Beyond
This policy applies to all students who enter UE in Fall 2013 and beyond.
Freshmen and Sophomores
The University of Evansville guarantees residence hall rooms for all freshmen and sophomores. Students must reside on campus for a minimum of two academic years or the equivalent of four full term semesters. Freshmen and sophomores who meet one of the following criteria may request an exemption:
- The student has attained the age of 21 prior to the start of the academic year
- The student’s local residence is with parents or legal guardians
- The student is married and/or must live with a dependent.
The exemption form must be filed with Residence Life.
This policy also applies to students that are “freshmen transfers” (students transferring in after one semester at another institution).
International students who have participated in the Intensive English Program may count their semester(s) in residence toward this requirement. Other exceptions and modifications to residence requirements are determined by the director of residence life.
Transfer Students
Transfer students with less than 60 academic credit hours earned at previous institutions (excluding bridge, early-college, dual-credit, and advanced placement credit) are required to live on campus or in university-sponsored housing unless they meet one of the following:
- The student has attained the age of 21 prior to the start of the academic year
- The student’s local residence is with parents, legal guardians, or immediate family over the age of 21
- The student is married and/or must live with a dependent.
The exemption form must be filed with Residence Life.
Juniors, Seniors and Graduate Students
Juniors, seniors and graduate students who have met their residency requirement are welcome and encouraged to live on campus. This makes for a positive mix of fresh ideas, peer mentoring, and the passing down of community traditions. Space is available in residence halls, the Villages and Greek Housing.
Village and Greek Housing
The Villages
In addition to residence halls, Village apartments and houses are available to upperclassmen with 60 or more semester hours (excluding bridge, early-college, dual-credit, and advanced placement credit). Villages refer to all University apartments, houses, townhouses, and University-managed fraternity houses that are owned and operated by the University. These units, located adjacent to the campus, are under the supervision of the assistant director of residence life and two Villages neighborhood coordinators.
The application process for fall housing for returning students occurs during the preceding spring semester. Though Village space is primarily reserved for upperclassmen it is not guaranteed (there is not adequate space to house all upperclassmen in Villages). Policies regarding Village housing fall under the Office of Residence Life.
University-managed fraternity houses
Students living in these properties fall under the standard housing contract. The residency requirement may be fulfilled by men choosing to live in university managed fraternity houses.
University Approved Housing
University approved housing refers to recognized fraternities that own houses. The residency requirement may be fulfilled by men choosing to live in approved fraternity houses.