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The University of Louisiana System policy states that in the event a college or university under the Board of Trustees cannot provide adequate housing for students in this category, they may be exempt according to the following priorities:

• Those students residing within 50 road miles with parents, grandparents, or married brothers/sisters.
• Students living in a parish or city identified as within 50 road miles from campus.
• Those students 21 years of age on or before the first day of classes. 
• Determined through marriage or parenthood (provide a copy of the marriage license or birth certificate.)
• An extreme financial situation that would prevent the student from attending LSU New Orleans due to on-campus living requirements. FAFSA must be filed with LSU New Orleans if you select this reason. (Attach a letter explaining circumstances).
• Medical condition that requires special living accommodations that residential life cannot reasonably provide. (Attach doctor's note.)
• Extenuating circumstances. (Attach detailed letter explaining circumstances.)
• Educational requirements, to include internships, co-ops, and student teaching. (Requires Department head signature.)

The University can only house a relatively small percent of its enrollment, therefore, continuing students are currently exempt from the residency requirement.

Submit your exemption request prior to your orientation program for timely processing, priority processing given to those who submit their exemption request and needed documentation prior to July 20.

NEED TO BE EXEMPT FROM ON-CAMPUS HOUSING REQUIREMENT?

Housing Requirement Exemption Form

NEED TO CANCEL YOUR ON-CAMPUS HOUSING REQUIREMENT?

             Housing Cancellation Form              

LSU New Orleans requires all residents of Pontchartrain Halls to purchase a meal plan. Please make sure to incorporate meal plan costs as well as fees and deposits. For full rates please click the following button: On-Campus Housing Rates

A University of Louisiana System policy requires that all unmarried, full-time undergraduate students regardless of age or emancipation status, live in Pontchartrain Halls or Privateer Place Apartments as long as space is available.

On-Campus Housing Requirement

Residents requesting an emotional support animal as an accommodation to reside in their assigned bedroom must submit the request and related documentation to the Office of Accessibility Services for review and approval prior to moving the animal on campus. The animal will not be allowed to reside in Pontchartrain Halls until approved by the Office of Accessibility Services.

Please contact the Office of Accessibility Services for more information.

LSU New Orleans (LSU New Orleans) is committed to making reasonable modifications to its rules, policies, and practices as required by law to afford people with disabilities an equal opportunity to access its programs, services, and activities. Should a student require specific housing accommodations for a disability, please note this on your application and provide documentation supporting your requested accommodation to the Office of Accessibility Services.

LSU New Orleans is committed to provide for the needs of enrolled or admitted students who have disabilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).

If you have a disability and require accommodations while enrolled at LSU New Orleans, please take this opportunity to self-identify to the Office of Accessibility Services (ODS).