Students (either newly admitted or current students) can choose to take extra hours in summer school in order to reach the required hours needed to be exempt from the housing policy. Students must submit proof of completed hours by July 15th for the fall semester. The following items are required to submit to request an exemption based on summer hours:

• University Housing Exemption/Cancellation form
• Backup Housing Contract (will only be activated if the student does not submit proof of completed hours).

Students are allowed to commute from the permanent legal residence of a parent (or legal guardian) if that residence is located within 60 miles (driving distance) of the main University campus. This type of request will only be considered prior to occupancy. Once the academic year begins, and/or the student has occupied the space, this type of request will not be considered. The following documents are required for this type of request:

• University Housing Exemption/Cancellation form Spring 2013 (requires student and parent signature)
• University Housing Exemption/Cancellation form Fall 2013/Spring 2014 (requires student and parent signature)
• Copy of student birth certificate (or guardian's legal custody order)
• Copies of driver's licenses for parent (or legal guardian) and student. The addresses must match.

Students requesting an exemption based on financial need must show proof of the need and that submit a written statement explaining their financial situation.  If you would like to request an exmeption based on financial need, you must provide the following:

• A completed Request for an Exemption/Cancellation form Spring 2013
• A completed Request for an Exemption/Cancellation form Fall 2013/Spring 2014
• A completed FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
• A detailed explanation indicating your need 

Students who are married or have children are allowed to file an exemption request to live off-campus in order to better accommodate their living situation. If you are legally married or have a child please submit the required documents below.

• A completed Request for an Exemption/Cancellation form Spring 2013.
• A completed Request for an Exemption/Cancellation form Fall 2013/Spring 2014.
• Copy of filed marriage certificate (for marriage-based requests only).
• Copy of child's birth certificate (for parent-based requests).

Students who plan to be away from San Marcos participating in a University-sponsored internship or student teaching position can choose to file an exemption form. If you have a position that prohibits you from being able to live on campus, please submit the following:

• A completed Request for Exemption/Cancellation form Spring 2013.
• A completed Request for Exemption/Cancellation form Fall 2013/Spring 2014.
• Verification of the position from the sponsoring University department.

If the student is claiming a disability or medical condition as the reason for an exemption, Housing and Residential Life will need to determine if the student’s stated accommodation can be met in any of the University’s residence halls or apartments. The department will review submitted information with the Office of Disability Services (ODS) and/or the Student Health Center to determine if the stated needs can be met. The following requirements must be submitted in order for this type of request to be considered:

Medical-Based Requests

• A completed Request for an Exemption/Cancellation form Spring 2013.
• A completed Request for an Exemption/Cancellation form Fall 2013/Spring 2014.
• A detailed explanation of the student's need.
• Documents, in the form of doctor’s case notes, from the student’s medical provider must be supplied. (for medical-based requests)
• Registration with ODS. (for disability-based requests)