Two-Year Live-On Requirement at Flagler College

Living on campus comes with a long list of benefits and perks. Here are just a few.

1. Strong Community Building: Living on campus immerses students in a dynamic environment where they can easily connect with peers, participate in student organizations, and form lasting friendships. This sense of belonging helps to create a supportive network that enhances their overall college experience.
2. Convenient Access to Academic Resources: On-campus housing places students close to academic buildings, libraries, and faculty offices. This proximity facilitates frequent interactions with professors, involvement in study groups, and access to academic support services, contributing to better academic performance.
3. Personal Growth and Independence: The on-campus living experience encourages students to develop crucial life skills such as time management, budgeting, and self-care within a supportive framework. This prepares them for future responsibilities, both academically and personally.
4. Enhanced Campus Engagement: With easy access to campus events, extracurricular activities, and leadership opportunities, students are more likely to engage in the full range of college experiences. This involvement can lead to personal growth, professional development, and a more fulfilling college journey.
5. Safety and Support: On-campus housing provides a secure environment with access to campus security and resident advisors who can offer support and guidance. This safety net is especially important for first-year students adjusting to college life away from home.
6. Convenience and Integration: Living on campus eliminates the logistical challenges of commuting and allows students to fully integrate into the college community. They benefit from being close to dining options, recreational facilities, and other campus amenities that contribute to a balanced and enjoyable college life.

Exceptions to the residency requirement may be granted to those students who satisfy one or more of the following criteria for the Fall Term on or before August 1 and for the Spring Term on or before January 1 AND submit the Request for Residency Exemption found on the ERezLife Housing Portal.

• Age: Those who are 21 and older by August 1 of the upcoming academic year.
• Partnership Status: The student is legally married.
  
  • Documentation Required: Marriage license or certificate.
• Transfer: A Residential Transfer Student who entered the College with 30 or more credits from another institution.
  
  • A high school graduate with dual-enrollment, AP, AICE/Cambridge, AND IB credits is not classified as a Transfer Student.
• Approved Internship/Program: The student is participating in a college-approved, off-campus academic internship/study abroad/program that requires them to live outside the local area.
  
  • Documentation Required: Letter from the internship/program verifying participation and dates of duration
  • The exemption will be approved only for the duration of their internship/academic program.
• Military Deployment/Relocation for Active Duty: The student has received military orders for deployment or other required relocation as an active member of the U.S. Armed Services.
  
  • Documentation Required: Official deployment or relocation of orders/letter.
• Dependents: Students with dependents/children.
  
  • Documentation Required: Legal documentation or birth certificate.
• Living with Family: The student resides locally within a 25-mile radius of the college with reliable transportation.
  
  • 25-Mile Radius: A distance calculator is used to determine if the address where the student will be staying is within a 25-mile radius of campus. To confirm that your address is within the radius, visit the Distance Calculator website, type the address into the "Distance" field, and click Calculate Distance.  We use the Distance measurement, not the Driving Route.
  • Immediate Family Member: If the student is living with their immediate family member (parent(s)/guardian(s)), a driver's license or photo ID of the immediate family member with the address where the student will be residing off-campus must be submitted with the Request for Residency Exemption.
  • Extended Family Member: If the student is living with an extended family member (grandparent, sibling not attending Flagler College), a driver's license or photo ID of the extended family member with the address where the student will be residing off-campus must be submitted with the Request for Residency Exemption AND a letter notarized by the student's parent/guardian confirming the family member's relationship to the student and the address where the student will be residing.
  • Florida State Law: Address changes must be updated on your driver's license/ID Card within 30 days after changing your address.
• Other Extenuating Circumstances: Students who do not meet one or more of the criteria above but still wish to be exempt from the residency requirement may request an exemption based on an exceptional and compelling individual circumstance that cannot be accommodated within campus housing. As part of the exemption request, the student must provide a personal narrative and documentation illustrating why they feel they should be provided with an exemption to the residency requirement. These requests are reviewed and decided upon by the Housing Exemption Committee.