University Housing Redefined: Drexel 2-Year Residency Program

2-Year Residency Program

The Drexel University residential housing program has been developed to provide a living environment that complements the  student’s educational experience and contributes to the student’s growth as a member of the University community and beyond. To facilitate that experience, full-time undergraduate students who do not commute from home are required to live in a Drexel residence hall, University-Approved or University-Affiliated housing for their first and second years. First Year (freshmen) students must live in a Drexel residence hall; Second Year (sophomore) students may live in a Drexel residence hall, Drexel fraternity or sorority house, University-Approved or University-Affiliated housing

Rising sophomore students are required to inform Drexel University of their housing location for their Second (sophomore) Year using the MyHousing portal via DrexelOne starting on January 14, 2013 but no later than March 31, 2013.

First Year (freshmen) and Second Year (sophomore) students whose permanent address, as stated in their official University Record, is approximately outside of a 10-mile radius of the University City Campus are subject to the 2-Year Residency Program.

Incoming First Year Students

Residency status is determine by information provided on an incoming first year student’s Common Admissions Application.  To make changes to residency status, please follow the steps below based on the applicable situation:

Incoming First Year (freshmen) students who live outside of the 10-mile radius but would like to commute due to financial or medical reasons, should contact the Enrollment Management Office at 215-895-2400 or enroll@drexel.edu to discuss a possible exemption.

Incoming Freshmen who wish to commute from a family member or legal guardian who resides within a 10-mile radius of Drexel University must log into MyHousing via DrexelOne, click on "Housing OnDemand" and utilize the forms for Extenuating Circumstances, citing "Other" as the reason unless a Medical or Financial reasoning is applicable. A full listing of zip codes approximately within a 10-mile radius is available here.

The University requires that all First Year (freshmen) students who live in University residence halls to participate in the Gold, Blue, or Platinum Dining Plan for their first three academic terms. For more information on dining plans, please contact the Retail Management Office in MacAlister Hall, suite 1049, by telephone at 215.895.6187 or on the web at: www.drexel.edu/dining.

Incoming First Year Extenuating Circumstances

Incoming Freshmen Students who feel they are unable to fulfill the requirements of the Drexel University 2-Year Residency Program may request a review of their specific situation, citing either a Medical or Financial reason. To do so, incoming freshman should contact the Enrollment Management Office at 215-895-2400 or enroll@drexel.edu.

Rising Sophomore (Second Year) Students

Second Year (Sophomore) Students whose permanent address is approximately within a 10-mile radius and who will reside with a family member or legal guardian and commute to Drexel University must log into MyHousing via DrexelOne, click on "Housing OnDemand" and utilize the forms for Extenuating Circumstances, citing "Other" as the reason unless a Medical or Financial reasoning is applicable, by March 31, 2013.

Students who will be on co-op outside of a 10-mile radius of the University City Campus must inform University Housing by registering their housing location in MyHousing by March 31, 2013.

Rising Sophomore (Second Year) Extenuating Circumstances

Co-op Students

Second Year Students who will be on co-op outside of a 10-mile radius of the University City Campus must inform University Housing by registering their housing location in MyHousing by March 31, 2013.

Payments

Drexel University Housing assesses housing charges in accordance with the Drexel University Annual Bill. For more information on Drexel University payment deadlines and payment options, please visit Drexel Student Financial Services at www.drexel.edu/bursar . University-Approved housing and University-Affiliated Housing payments are made directly to the property manager or owner by the student in accordance with the terms of the lease agreement.

Social Media

Drexel University cannot predict or control information shared through social media website such as Facebook and Twitter. All official information regarding University Housing such as Individual Housing Agreements, housing options, deadlines, and rates will be available at the University Housing website (www.drexel.edu/housing).

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