Sorority and Fraternity Life Housing Exemptions

Question

How do I apply for a sorority and fraternity life exemption?

What are the requirements for a sorority and fraternity life exemption?

How likely is it that I will be granted a sorority and fraternity life exemption?

Answer

  1. To apply for a sorority and fraternity life exemption, you first need to go to the University Housing Portal
  2. Click the Exemption Request button
  3. Find the appropriate term and click Continue
  4. Review your information and update as necessary. When finished, click Save & Continue
  5. Find the dropdown box labelled Exemption Type Requested and select Sorority and Fraternity Life
  6. Read the terms and conditions outlined in the agreement
  7. Sign in agreement by typing your first and last name
    • Note: Students must type their name exactly as it appears in the housing portal, with no extra spaces or punctuation
  8. Click Save & Continue
  9. The next page has a spot in which you may upload any supporting documentation. This is not required for a Sorority or Fraternity Life exemption
    • Note: At this point, the exemption request is not complete and therefore will not be processed until this is submitted
  10. Click Submit Exemption Application
  11. You should arrive at a page labelled Exemption Application Status. You can now click Exit Application
  12. Sorority and Fraternity Life exemptions are granted based on  a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5, having successfully completed a minimum of 28 credit hours, and having completed one year (two semesters) of on-campus living at USD
    • Note: Sorority and Fraternity Life releases will be reviewed by University Housing and the Sorority and Fraternity Life office after final grades for the semester have been submitted
  13. There is no way for University Housing to quantify how likely it is that an exemption will get approved. The approval or denial of a housing exemption is solely based on the requirements outlined for each exemption and the university's ability to accommodate students' needs.
    • Note: University Housing recommends that students do not sign an off-campus lease or housing agreements with Sorority or Fraternity chapters until their exemption is approved
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