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Housing Requirement
Research into the residence experience indicates that students
who live on campus tend to earn higher grades, express more satisfaction
with their college experience, are less likely to drop out, are more involved
in campus activities, and experience greater personal growth. In short,
the residence experience contributes significantly to a student's education.
For this reason, Whitworth has made living on campus part
of its educational design.
Students are required to live on campus for
the first two years after their high school graduation, regardless of how many credits have been earned through Running Start or another institution. Students
whose high school graduation took place fewer than two years ago but who
are married, living with their immediate family, have dependent children
living with them, or have certain physical/psychological limitations are
exempt from this requirement, but a Residency Requirement Waiver Request
must still be completed and approved. Violation
of this policy could result in the student being charged the double-room rate regardless
of residency.
Students beyond two years since high school graduation do not need to complete a Residency Requirement Waiver Request when moving off campus and no permission is needed from the university.
A Residency
Requirement Waiver Request (MS Word) can be completed by clicking the link or
a form can be mailed or emailed by requesting one at housing@whitworth.edu.
Please allow at least two
weeks for a request to be processed. Requests that are received in the month of April (while the Housing Lottery is ramping up) may not be completed until the end of the month; please make appropriate plans with regards to the Housing Lottery and the possibility that your request will be denied. |
