2010-2011 Housing Sign-Up

RESIDENTIAL LIVING REQUIREMENT

Since it was founded in 1891, Seattle Pacific University has been committed to the education of the whole person. For this reason, the residential experience is considered an integral part of a student's education. Research shows that students who belong to a campus residential community have a more productive, and ultimately more satisfying, college experience than those who live off campus.

A two-year guarantee of six consecutive academic quarters of housing is given to first-time freshmen. SPU strongly encourages students to live on campus subsequent quarters as space is available. The Residential Living Requirement is evaluated yearly to support the residential experience, as well as respond to housing demand. Students living out of compliance with this policy will not be permitted to register until the situation is resolved.

For 2011–12, students are required to live on campus unless:

• They are 20 years or older prior to the first day of class for the quarter for which they are applying.
• They live at home with parent(s), legal guardian, spouse, or dependent children.
• They are a graduate student.
• They are enrolled for eight credits or less.

Students living out of compliance with this policy will not be permitted to register until the situation is resolved. If you do not qualify to live off campus under one of the exemptions outlined above, you must participate in the sign-up process.