Legal Dependent Housing Exemption

Question

How do I apply for a legal dependent exemption?

What are the requirements for a legal dependent exemption?

How likely is it that I will be granted a legal dependent exemption?

Answer

1. To apply for a legal dependent 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 Legal Dependent
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. Upload an official copy of your dependent's birth certificate or other proof of legal guardianship or proof that you are pregnant and click Submit Exemption Application
10. You should arrive at a page labelled Exemption Application Status. You can now click Exit Application
11. Legal Dependent Exemptions are based upon the student providing a valid copy of your dependent's birth certificate/other proof of legal guardianship or proof that you are pregnant to the University Housing Office
    • Note: Legal Dependent Exemptions are not processed until a copy of the student's dependent's birth certificate/other proof of legal guardianship or proof that the student is pregnant is submitted to the University Housing office
12. 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 until their exemption is approved