2025 Commencement Extended Stay Request

Staying in Campus Housing beyond hall closing (May 14 @ 5PM) is limited to students who have a verifiable need to be involved in University Commencement activities. This criteria is subject to change based on University, local, state, or federal developments.

Permission to stay for commencement housing is only for approved students. Any student who appears to be housing another student is subject to additional charges and possible conduct charges.

Watch your Wittenberg email for request approval/denial confirmation and further instructions. Approval/denial emails will go out on a rolling basis beginning Friday, May 2.

Summer housing residents DO NOT need to submit this form as they are already approved to stay if they are approved for Summer Housing.

Dining

Commencement housing dates are not covered by any spring or summer meal plan. All options will be a la carte purchases by cash or credit card only through Post 95 with limited hours. No campus dining is available Sunday, May 18.

Move-out
Students approved for Commencement housing must still complete a proper checkout and moveout as described in the Closing Memo.

Non-graduates must complete their moveout by May 17 at 5pm.

Graduates must complete their moveout by May 18 at 4pm.

Any student moving out after these posted dates and times is subject to a $150 fee per day until they are completely moved out.

Questions or concerns?
Please let us know! Contact:

The Office of Residence Life
937-327-7800
housing@wittenberg.edu

Commencement Request Confirmation

By submitting this request, I understand and confirm the following:

1. This request form does not guarantee housing, but simply notifies Residence Life of my interest.
2. My request is only eligible for approval if related to a valid, verifiable reason for the request. Approval may be withheld entirely or modified based on changing University, local, state, or federal needs.
3. Any commencement housing approval received is only for myself and/or my belongings. I will not store the belongings of others or allow others to reside in my commencement housing residence that are not also approved and assigned to the space.
4. I am subject to following the 2024-2025 Housing Agreement and all Residence Life policies.
5. I understand that the dates of Commencement Housing are outside of any spring or summer meal plan; that dining options are limited during this times and are at an additional point of sale fee.
6. I have read the Closing Memo and understand what I need to do to properly check out of my Housing Assignment
7. I understand that I must return my key by the above dates or I am subject to a $150 fine.
8. Failure to abide by housing expectations may result in additional fees, conduct charges, and immediate removal from housing.