{"id":14421,"date":"2023-12-20T15:47:39","date_gmt":"2023-12-20T21:47:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/housing\/?page_id=14421"},"modified":"2026-03-26T11:51:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T16:51:31","slug":"residency-requirement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/housing\/policies\/residency-requirement\/","title":{"rendered":"Residency Requirement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ample research across the United States over the last 30 years has provided compelling evidence that students who live in university-provided housing perform better academically, and enjoy a higher degree of satisfaction with their college experience, than students who live off-campus or commute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong><em>The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee requires all <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/registrar\/enrollment\/first-year-students\/\">first-time first-year students<\/a> to live in University Housing residence halls, where availability allows.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The specific policy states:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThose freshman who are not veterans, married or living with parents or guardian shall be required to live in a University operated Residence Hall when such accommodations are available*.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The 51ÁÔÆæ policy is consistent with the policy of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/regents\/policies\/\">University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents Policy #24-2<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specifically, the 51ÁÔÆæ residency policy applies to students who are first-time first-year AND are 20 years of age or younger as of September 1 at the beginning of the academic year in question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-exemptions\">Exemptions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following students are eligible to request an exemption from the residency requirement: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students living with parents or guardians<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student 21 years of age or older (as of 9\/1) or are two years post-high school graduation date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students who are Veterans <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students who are married or who have an affidavit of domestic partnership<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students who are themselves parents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, students with extreme financial or personal hardships may also request an exemption from the residency requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Residency Policy Tool Kit<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>To complete and submit a Residency Requirement Exemption Request, please go to your <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.starrezhousing.com\/StarRezPortalX\">Housing Portal<\/a> and click on Exemption Request in the top menu (as seen in photo below).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/housing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/677\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-02-08-at-10.57.12\u202fAM.jpg\" alt=\"Visual location of Link described in text.\" class=\"wp-image-15825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/housing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/677\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-02-08-at-10.57.12\u202fAM.jpg 800w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/housing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/677\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-02-08-at-10.57.12\u202fAM-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/housing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/677\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2024-02-08-at-10.57.12\u202fAM-768x409.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The following links may be of assistance to you in the residency policy exemption process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/regents\/policies\/freshmansophomore-residence-halls-requirement-former-wisconsin-state-university-units-only\/\">University of Wisconsin System Residency Policy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/finances\/veterans-services\/\">University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Military Education Benefits Office<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To assist you with completing the residency policy exemption process, here are some examples of documents that can be used to verify your exempt status. They are sorted by type of exemption. Generally, a student will only need to present ONE of the available options to verify an exemption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-living-with-parent-s-or-legal-guardian-s\">Living with Parent(s) or Legal Guardian(s)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Parent or Legal Guardian\u2019s digital signature on the proxy agreement within student\u2019s online Housing Portal confirming the relationship and the address where the student will be living.&nbsp;<em>No additional documents are needed.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-married\">Married<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Official document needs to include the name of the 51ÁÔÆæ Student and the student\u2019s spouse.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Copy of Marriage Certificate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-student-is-a-custodial-parent\">Student is a Custodial Parent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Official documents need to include the name of the 51ÁÔÆæ Student and the student\u2019s child(ren).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Copy of Child\u2019s Birth Certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Letter of Authority or Guardianship from the Courts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-student-is-a-veteran\">Student is a Veteran<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Form DD214 confirming your veteran status \u2013&nbsp;only needed if&nbsp;exemption was not<em>&nbsp;administratively granted<\/em>&nbsp;based on PAWS data (ie. PAWS has not been updated).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-significant-medical-circumstance\">Significant Medical Circumstance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Medical Accommodation for exemption from the Board of Regent policy. Please visit the Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) website at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arc\/apply\">uwm.edu\/arc\/apply<\/a>&nbsp;for more information and to complete the ARC application. A&nbsp;documentation form&nbsp;should also be completed uploaded to your ARC application.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Details should be provided on how student\u2019s specific medical circumstance or history impacts their ability to live on campus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Documentation&nbsp;should establish the relationship between your request and need based on medical reasons.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have questions about documentation or would like to learn more about services and accommodations, please contact ARC at (414) 229-6287 or email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:archelp@uwm.edu\">archelp@uwm.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-financial\">Financial<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The FAFSA must be submitted prior to making this request. Review (through Student Financial Services) of your request may take significant additional time (6-8 weeks) depending on FAFSA status.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-questions\">Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students and families are encouraged to read these Frequently Asked Questions for more information related to the residency policy. In addition, you may <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/housing\/contact-us\/\">contact University Housing<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">I have heard from previous\/current students that there is no residency requirement. Is this true?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>The policy was new to 51ÁÔÆæ for students entering in for the 2012-2013 Academic Year. While the UW System Policy had existed for nearly 40 years, 51ÁÔÆæ did not have the capacity to accommodate the entire first-year class, and therefore was exempt. With the opening of Cambridge Commons in Fall 2010, 51ÁÔÆæ can now accommodate the entire first-year class, and therefore, implemented the policy shared by the vast majority of University of Wisconsin four-year institutions.<br><br>As the policy states, residency will be required as space permits. This policy may be suspended if we begin to reach full capacity during the summer. More information regarding full-capacity practices can be found at Waitlist and Overflow.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">I\u2019m transferring to 51ÁÔÆæ. Do I have to live in the residence halls?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>The policy only applies to first-year students. Ensuring that the <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/registrar\/\">51ÁÔÆæ Registrar&#8217;s Office<\/a> has your transfer information and supporting documents will ensure that you are not subject to the residency policy.<br><br>For our incoming transfer students, we find that many enjoy living in Sandburg East Tower or Kenilworth Square Apartments.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">I\u2019m going to be a first-year student, but plan on living at home with my parents, what should I do?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>You and your parents\/guardians should complete the Exemption Request form found online in the Housing Portal. No documentation is required; however, your parent or guardian will need to complete a proxy form that will be sent to them at the email address you included on the Exemption form.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">If students are being required to live in University Housing residence halls, is there any reason why I should be completing the contract early? Isn\u2019t housing guaranteed?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>There is an advantage to completing your contract earlier. Because our room self-assignment access scheduling is both random and by preferences, submitting a contract by the priority deadline (usually late-Spring) will give you the best chance at getting one of your preferred room assignments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>University Housing has run out of spaces in three of the last four years. If you want to live on campus, completing your contract before the priority deadline is the only way to make sure you have a space in University Housing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">I have submitted my exemption request to University Housing \u2013 now what?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>University Housing has a team dedicated to the exemption request process. The team meets weekly and will review exemption requests on a first come, first serve basis. Once the team has reviewed the exemption request a decision letter will be generated and sent to the student requesting the exemption. Please be advised that University Housing will contact you once the request for exemption has been received and again when a decision has been made. We expect this to be in a window of 30 days and will update students should it take any longer. Please understand we may be dealing with a large volume of exemption requests and we will process them as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also \u2013 please watch your mail. In the event your request does not have enough information or evidence, you will be contacted to ask for additional materials. Make sure you are opening all mail from 51ÁÔÆæ.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">What does the exemption request team look at when considering appeals?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>When looking at exemption requests the team takes into account a variety of factors including potential success of the student in all areas, financial situation and compatibility with University Housing rules, regulations and contractual obligations. When necessary we partner with other areas of campus, including Financial Aid and the Accessibility Resource Center, to ensure we\u2019re considering all factors in the exemption request.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">I\u2019m going to live at home, but we live in Waukesha, more than 30 miles away. Am I still eligible for an exemption?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>There is no mileage requirement or commuter clause in the policy. You and your family will need to verify, in writing, that you will be living at home. Falsifying that verification can have serious consequences, and University Housing will follow up with potential dishonesty.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Since submitting my exemption request my circumstances have changed \u2013 what should I do?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Please submit any necessary material and\/or documentation to the University Housing Office (<a href=\"mailto:housing@uwm.edu\">housing@uwm.edu<\/a> or mail to 3400 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53211) outlining the changes in your circumstance; these will be added to your exemption request file. The team will then re-review your file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have accepted admission to another University and are withdrawing from 51ÁÔÆæ, please update University Housing on your status.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">I have submitted an exemption request based on living with a parent or guardian \u2013 what documentation should I provide?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>No documentation is required if living with a parent or legal guardian. Your parent or legal guardian will need to complete a digital proxy form to affirm that you will be living with them. Proxy forms are emailed to your parent or guardian&#8217;s email address that you provided on the Exemption Request form.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">I have submitted an exemption request based on a medical issue \u2013 what documentation should I provide?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>University Housing partners with the 51ÁÔÆæ Accessibility Resource Center to review any issues related to a student\u2019s medical history that may impact their potential for success in University Housing. Please submit any documentation you think outlines the issue and why the exemption is necessary for the student\u2019s success. A good rule of thumb is to get a medical note outlining the medical reason and rational. All of your medical files are protected under HIPAA guidelines and will be kept confidential.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">I have submitted an exemption request based on financial issues \u2013 what factors does the team consider and what documentation should I provide?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>We recognize each student has a different and unique financial situation. Based on this, our team works closely with the Financial Aid Office to ensure we\u2019re considering the whole picture of the student\u2019s potential ability to live successfully in University Housing. The form submitted for a financial appeal should be filled out completely and offer as detailed of an explanation as possible \u2013 this will allow for us to get a clear picture of your request. Please submit any documentation that you feel supports the student\u2019s exemption request.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">I\u2019ve read that students that live in residence halls perform better academically. Is that true, or is it just a sales pitch?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Quite simply, it is true. Looking at the most recent data here at 51ÁÔÆæ, students in University Housing achieved \u201cSatisfactory Performance\u201d at a rate of 79.1%, while commuters were at a rate of 65.1%. In terms of GPA impact, a study performed at a state school in Indiana appeared in the Economics Bulletin^ and found that the effect was between .19 and .97 GPA points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pedro de Araujo and James Murray, (2010) \u201cEstimating the effects of dormitory living on student performance\u201d, Economics Bulletin, Vol. 30 no. 1 pp. 866-878.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">What will happen if University Housing reaches full capacity?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>If University Housing no longer has space available, students would not be required to abide by the 51ÁÔÆæ Residency Requirement. 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