LIFE ON CAMPUS

The University of Louisiana System, State of Louisiana, has adopted resolutions affecting the housing policy at Louisiana Tech University and all other colleges and universities under its jurisdiction. In compliance with the University of Louisiana System resolutions, Louisiana Tech has adopted the following on-campus residency requirement:

All unmarried full-time undergraduate students, regardless of age or whether or not emancipated, except those living with parents, are required to live in on-campus residence halls as long as space is available and purchase a meal plan.

The resolutions further define the on-campus residency requirement to include a framework within which the colleges and universities may grant exemptions to the general regulation according to the unique academic character, academic traditions, objectives, and special qualities of each institution, keeping in mind the total objectives of higher education in the State of Louisiana. The philosophy of higher education in the State of Louisiana includes, in addition to the basic and primary educational pursuits, additional enrichment afforded by student life facilities and programs, all of which form an integral part of the total educational experience of the student. In order to be consistent in granting exemptions from the on-campus residency requirement,

All unmarried full-time undergraduate students, regardless of age or whether or not emancipated, except those living with parents will be required to make application if they wish to be considered for an exemption.

Applications for exemption to the on-campus residence requirement must be submitted to the Office of Student Advancement (Keeny Hall 305) no later than fourteen (14) days prior to the beginning of the quarter for which the exemption is requested. Students can access these applications through their StarRez account. The student will be notified by the Office of Student Advancement of the decision rendered by the Committee. Any student who has applied for and been denied an exemption to the on-campus residence requirement shall have the right to appeal such decision to proper officials in accordance with the provisions and administrative procedures for appeal authorized and established pursuant to the authority of Act 59 of 1969 (L.R.S. 17:3101) and the rules of procedure of the State Board supplemental thereto. Such appeals will be made to the Office of Student Advancement and shall apply only to students who have submitted applications before the listed deadline.

Single, full-time undergraduate students who are living with their parents on a permanent basis should contact the Student Advancement office for information about the commuting process. Completed, notarized forms must be submitted to the Student Advancement office prior to 14 days before the beginning of the quarter for which is exemption is requested.

DEFINITIONS: The following words and phrases, in the absence of clearer indications, will be given the following interpretations:

• Living with parent – means any place of abode owned, rented, or leased and OCCUPIED on a permanent basis by the parent.
• Hardship case – means a person who will suffer significant hardship because of valid financial, medical, or other good and sound reasons. (Special diets are available in on-campus dining facilities.)

Students found violating the policy as stated in the above paragraphs will be subject to a charge equal to room and board payment and to disciplinary action by the university’s Office of Student Conduct.