Residency Requirements
Lehigh University believes that living on campus is an important part of the college experience and that the learning that occurs in the living environments is a critical ingredient in the growth, development, and education of our students. As a residential campus, Lehigh University requires all first and second-year students to live in university housing each semester of the academic year that they are enrolled.
Although third-, fourth- and fifth-year undergraduate students are not guaranteed on-campus housing, it is always our goal to house the upper class students who request housing. There are a variety of options for students to choose from as they progress into their final years at Lehigh.
Petition for Exemption
Students may petition the Office of Housing Services for exemption for the following reasons
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You are 22 years of age or older
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You reside with a parent or legal guardian within a 30-mile radius of Lehigh University
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You are married
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One or more dependents live with you
Petitions must be submitted to the Housing Services Office for review no later than February 9, 2024 (current students) or June 7, 2024 (incoming first year and transfer students).