Roanoke Forms

A student can request to be a commuter student if they meet one of the following criteria: 

• have lived in the Roanoke Valley (within 30 miles of campus) for at least 6 months preceeding the date of first enrollment and continue to reside with their parent/legal guardian
• are married
• are at least 23 years old (before December of the year they desire to live off campus)
• are a military veteran
• are or will be enrolled part-time during the term seeking off campus housing.
• are a 5th year senior

Deadline to apply for commuter status is June 15th for the upcoming academic year for returning students. All students must re-apply each academic year. 

Appeals will be looked at on a rolling basis to be considered for Fall 2024. Late appeals and incomplete appeals will not be considered. Students may appeal their residency requirement two times during the academic year (once in the fall and once in the spring) for financial and/or medical reasons only. 

The submission of this form to Roanoke College does not guarantee off-campus release. Students are required to participate in housing selection unless approval is granted. All students must re-apply each academic year, and prior approval does not guarantee continued release.

The deadline for appeals to be submitted for Fall 2024 is February 8, 2024. Late appeals and incomplete appeals will not be considered. Students may appeal their residency requirement two times during the academic year (once in the fall and once in the spring) for financial and/or medical reasons only. The decision is final and cannot be appealed.

The submission of this form to Roanoke College does not guarantee off-campus release. Students are required to participate in housing selection unless approval is granted. All students must re-apply each academic year, and prior approval does not guarantee continued release.

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