Housing Release Application

Housing Release Application

Please allow 5-10 business days for review and processing. Whenever possible, requests should be submitted at least 30 days before the semester. Please note housing agreements are in effect for the entire academic year. Requests submitted after the start of the semester may be deferred to the following semester and are subject to standard University refund policy.
As a liberal arts residential campus, it is important that students engage in the community to take full advantage of the out-of-class experience. As such, all undergraduate students enrolled full-time at the University are required to live in campus housing; students living in residence halls are required to participate in a University meal plan. Space in university-owned houses and apartments is generally restricted to students who are in their third or fourth year and have earned 60 credit hours as defined by the Registrar although exceptions or restrictions may occur based on academic standing, social standing, semesters in residence, space availability, or facility needs.

Registration as a full-time student at the University during any academic term constitutes acceptance of the housing agreement and will result in a housing assignment and charge unless the student has requested and been approved for release from the residential requirement in writing from the Office of Residence Life. Students will not be released to rent from private landlords until all Wittenberg housing is full. Failure to reside in Wittenberg-owned housing or to secure exemption from housing requirements makes a student liable for a minimum of the double room rate and possible disciplinary action from the University.

If the student is requesting exemption from the residency requirement, they must include a statement of rationale for the request. *
I have read and understand the above information.*

Yes

General Student Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Student ID #*
Wittenberg Email Address*
example@example.com
Class Year*
Credits Earned
Credits Currently Enrolled
Semester GPA
Cumulative GPA
Semester Beginning (Fall or Spring)*
Intended Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Housing Release Type
I am requesting permission to be released from Wittenberg housing because: (choose one)*

I wish to reside at the principal residence of my parent or legal guardian within a 30-mile drive of campus and commute daily to campusI am marriedI have dependents in my careI am 24 years of age or older at the time of admissionI am a rising junior, but have earned less than the 60 credit hours required to live in the Witten'BurbsI have earned 60 credit hours and want to live in my Greek organization's University-recognized chapter houseI am participating in a University-approved academic experience that necessitates a living arrangement outside of a 30 mile drive to campusNone of the above. I have a unique situation I would like to discuss with Residence Life.

Commuting
Parent/Legal Guardian Name

First NameLast Name
Relationship (parent, grandparent, etc.)
Parent/Legal Guardian Contact Number

Area CodePhone Number
Parent/Legal Guardian Email
example@example.com
Please provide as much information as possible to describe your need for housing release to commute to Wittenberg.
By submitting a request, the student gives Residence Life permission to verify the information contained in the request as well as information related to the student’s academic, social, and financial standing as related to the request.

All housing release approvals are dependent upon the conditions under which the initial approval was given; if the conditions are altered in any way (e.g. parent/legal guardian moves; student moves out of parent/legal guardian house; participation in a study away program is cancelled; etc.), the student must reapply and receive approval for the new conditions or come back into campus housing. If a commuter student decides to reside on campus they must fulfill the residence hall requirement prior to being released to a student apartment/house. Students released from the residency requirement are bound by the guest and visitation policies; violations of the guest or visitation policies may result in exemption approval being revoked and the student being assigned to and charged for campus housing. Students who apply for exemption with inaccurate information (e.g. a student who indicates they will be commuting from parent/legal guardian primary residence but is instead renting
from a private landlord in town) will be charged through the student conduct system and can be held responsible the standard double room rate. *
I have read and understand the above information

Yes

Married Status
Date of Marriage
Please attach a copy of your marriage license.

Browse Files

Cancelof
By submitting a request, the student gives Residence Life permission to verify the information contained in the request as well as information related to the student’s academic, social, and financial standing as related to the request.

All housing release approvals are dependent upon the conditions under which the initial approval was given; if the conditions are altered in any way (e.g. parent/legal guardian moves; student moves out of parent/legal guardian house; participation in a study away program is cancelled; etc.), the student must reapply and receive approval for the new conditions or come back into campus housing. If a commuter student decides to reside on campus they must fulfill the residence hall requirement prior to being released to a student apartment/house. Students released from the residency requirement are bound by the guest and visitation policies; violations of the guest or visitation policies may result in exemption approval being revoked and the student being assigned to and charged for campus housing. Students who apply for exemption with inaccurate information (e.g. a student who indicates they will be commuting from parent/legal guardian primary residence but is instead renting
from a private landlord in town) will be charged through the student conduct system and can be held responsible the standard double room rate.
I have read and understand the above information.

Yes

Dependents in Care
Can anyone claim you as a dependent?

YesNo
Name and relationship of the dependent(s) in your care.
If requested, could you provide documentation showing they are your dependents (i.e. birth certificate, tax filing, etc.)?

YesNo
By submitting a request, the student gives Residence Life permission to verify the information contained in the request as well as information related to the student’s academic, social, and financial standing as related to the request.

All housing release approvals are dependent upon the conditions under which the initial approval was given; if the conditions are altered in any way (e.g. parent/legal guardian moves; student moves out of parent/legal guardian house; participation in a study away program is cancelled; etc.), the student must reapply and receive approval for the new conditions or come back into campus housing. If a commuter student decides to reside on campus they must fulfill the residence hall requirement prior to being released to a student apartment/house. Students released from the residency requirement are bound by the guest and visitation policies; violations of the guest or visitation policies may result in exemption approval being revoked and the student being assigned to and charged for campus housing. Students who apply for exemption with inaccurate information (e.g. a student who indicates they will be commuting from parent/legal guardian primary residence but is instead renting
from a private landlord in town) will be charged through the student conduct system and can be held responsible the standard double room rate.
I have read and understand the above information

Yes

Over 24 Years of Age
Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
Date
Date Began as a Wittenberg Student

MonthDayYear
Date
By submitting a request, the student gives permission Residence Life permission to verify the information contained in the request as well as information related to the student’s academic, social, and financial standing as related to the request.

All housing release approvals are dependent upon the conditions under which the initial approval was given; if the conditions are altered in any way (e.g. parent/legal guardian moves; student moves out of parent/legal guardian house; participation in a study away program is cancelled; etc.), the student must reapply and receive approval for the new conditions or come back into campus housing. If a commuter student decides to reside on campus they must fulfill the residence hall requirement prior to being released to a student apartment/house. Students released from the residency requirement are bound by the guest and visitation policies; violations of the guest or visitation policies may result in exemption approval being revoked and the student being assigned to and charged for campus housing. Students who apply for exemption with inaccurate information (e.g. a student who indicates they will be commuting from parent/legal guardian primary residence but is instead renting
from a private landlord in town) will be charged through the student conduct system and can be held responsible the standard double room rate.
I have read and understand the above information.

Yes

Rising Junior
Total credits (currently enrolled + total credits earned)
Please indicate the number of semesters you have lived in a residence hall.
Please provide as much information to describe your situation as possible.
By submitting a request, the student gives Residence Life permission to verify the information contained in the request as well as information related to the student’s academic, social, and financial standing as related to the request.

All housing release approvals are dependent upon the conditions under which the initial approval was given; if the conditions are altered in any way (e.g. parent/legal guardian moves; student moves out of parent/legal guardian house; participation in a study away program is cancelled; etc.), the student must reapply and receive approval for the new conditions or come back into campus housing. If a commuter student decides to reside on campus they must fulfill the residence hall requirement prior to being released to a student apartment/house. Students released from the residency requirement are bound by the guest and visitation policies; violations of the guest or visitation policies may result in exemption approval being revoked and the student being assigned to and charged for campus housing. Students who apply for exemption with inaccurate information (e.g. a student who indicates they will be commuting from parent/legal guardian primary residence but is instead renting
from a private landlord in town) will be charged through the student conduct system and can be held responsible the standard double room rate.
I have read and understand the above information.

Yes

Greek Housing
Greek Organization
Were you listed on your Greek Organization's housing roster for the Fall semester?

YesNo
Please provide as much information to describe your situation.
By submitting a request, the student gives Residence Life permission to verify the information contained in the request as well as information related to the student’s academic, social, and financial standing as related to the request.

All housing release approvals are dependent upon the conditions under which the initial approval was given; if the conditions are altered in any way (e.g. parent/legal guardian moves; student moves out of parent/legal guardian house; participation in a study away program is cancelled; etc.), the student must reapply and receive approval for the new conditions or come back into campus housing. If a commuter student decides to reside on campus they must fulfill the residence hall requirement prior to being released to a student apartment/house. Students released from the residency requirement are bound by the guest and visitation policies; violations of the guest or visitation policies may result in exemption approval being revoked and the student being assigned to and charged for campus housing. Students who apply for exemption with inaccurate information (e.g. a student who indicates they will be commuting from parent/legal guardian primary residence but is instead renting
from a private landlord in town) will be charged through the student conduct system and can be held responsible the standard double room rate.
I have read and understand the above information.

Yes

Academic Program
Program Name
Program Location
Program Facilitator

First NameLast Name
Program Facilitator Email
Program Facilitator Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
By submitting a request, the student gives Residence Life permission to verify the information contained in the request as well as information related to the student’s academic, social, and financial standing as related to the request.

All housing release approvals are dependent upon the conditions under which the initial approval was given; if the conditions are altered in any way (e.g. parent/legal guardian moves; student moves out of parent/legal guardian house; participation in a study away program is cancelled; etc.), the student must reapply and receive approval for the new conditions or come back into campus housing. If a commuter student decides to reside on campus they must fulfill the residence hall requirement prior to being released to a student apartment/house. Students released from the residency requirement are bound by the guest and visitation policies; violations of the guest or visitation policies may result in exemption approval being revoked and the student being assigned to and charged for campus housing. Students who apply for exemption with inaccurate information (e.g. a student who indicates they will be commuting from parent/legal guardian primary residence but is instead renting
from a private landlord in town) will be charged through the student conduct system and can be held responsible the standard double room rate.
I have read and understand the above information.

Yes

Other
Please provide as much information as possible to describe your situation.
Please note, by selecting this option, a detailed rationale needs to be emailed to housing@wittenberg.edu for special consideration. If you are not comfortable with sharing all the details, email housing and we will have someone reach out directly.

I understand this information
By submitting a request, the student gives permission Residence Life permission to verify the information contained in the request as well as information related to the student’s academic, social, and financial standing as related to the request.

All housing release approvals are dependent upon the conditions under which the initial approval was given; if the conditions are altered in any way (e.g. parent/legal guardian moves; student moves out of parent/legal guardian house; participation in a study away program is cancelled; etc.), the student must reapply and receive approval for the new conditions or come back into campus housing. If a commuter student decides to reside on campus they must fulfill the residence hall requirement prior to being released to a student apartment/house. Students released from the residency requirement are bound by the guest and visitation policies; violations of the guest or visitation policies may result in exemption approval being revoked and the student being assigned to and charged for campus housing. Students who apply for exemption with inaccurate information (e.g. a student who indicates they will be commuting from parent/legal guardian primary residence but is instead renting
from a private landlord in town) will be charged through the student conduct system and can be held responsible the standard double room rate.
I have read and understand the above information.

Yes

Submission Confirmation
All students are required to reside in Wittenberg housing for 4 years (8 semesters). Space in University-owned houses and apartments is restricted to students who are in their third or fourth year and have earned 60 credit hours as defined by the Registrar. *All housing agreements are binding for the entire academic year.*

Completion of this form does not guarantee that your request will be granted. Students should not enter into any housing agreement prior to approval/denial of this application.

Submission of this application gives the Office of Residence Life permission to contact the parent/legal guardian, program facilitator, or other University offices to confirm intent of residency, program participation, or extenuating circumstances.

Requests granted after the start of the semester are subject to University refund policy. Any rate changes will follow standard proration/refund policies.

Moving from a Wittenberg residence hall or property to a non-resident status may impact your financial aid.

The approval/denial of this application is dependent upon the conditions which the initial approval/denial was given. If any of the conditions change in any way (e.g. parent/legal guardian moves; student moves out of parent/legal guardian house; participation in study away program is cancelled; etc.), the student must reapply and receive approval for new conditions.

Students who apply for exemption with inaccurate information (e.g. a student who indicates they will be commuting from parent/legal guardian primary residence but is renting from a private landlord in town) will be charged through the student conduct system and can be held responsible financially for the standard double room rate.

Notification of approval/denial will be sent to your Wittenberg email.

Approval of this request does not impact meal plans. If this release is granted during the semester, you must contact Kristina Bryant (bryantk1@wittenberg.edu or 937-327-7808) to change/cancel your plan for the semester no later than the Thursday after classes begin.

"I certify that all information presented is accurate. I have read and understand Wittenberg University's Residence Policy as stated above".
Name*

First NameLast Name
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Should be Empty:

Housing Release Application

General Student Information

Housing Release Type

Commuting

Married Status

Dependents in Care

Over 24 Years of Age

Rising Junior

Greek Housing

Academic Program

Other

Submission Confirmation