Resident Hall Handbook

GENERAL INFORMATION

HOUSING CONTRACT

Exemption/Release Request Process Students requesting an exemption to the live-on policy for extenuating circumstances should meet with their Coordinator, before submitting a request in the Housing Gateway.

Students will sign a housing contract every year they live on campus. It is important that you read the contract terms prior to signing the contract. Once a contract is signed it cannot be canceled unless a student is no longer attending UW-Stout or has a study abroad, internship, or student teaching experience for the full academic year that is at least a 40-mile driving distance from campus. Room selection times are based on contract signing dates (and for incoming stu dents date of pre-payment). The earlier a student signs a contract the earlier they will get to select a room and the more room options that will be available to them. Two-Year Live-on Requirement Those first-year students and sophomore stu dents (59 credits or less) who are not veterans, married or living with parents or legal guardian (within a 40-mile driving distance of campus) shall be required to live in a university-operated residence hall when such accommodations are available. Commuter Request Process In order to commute, you must live with your parents or legal guardian, within a 40-mile driv ing distance of campus, and not have already signed a housing contract for the time frame you are requesting. Request commuter status by completing a Commuter Request Form and submitting it in the Housing Gateway Contracts tile; then select “View” > “Cancel” > “Commuter Request” and follow the corresponding directions.

HOUSING GATEWAY

COMMUTER REQUEST FORM

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