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Date Instituted: July 1, 2008
Last Revised: July 1, 2008

Policy Description

Students who wish to live in campus housing must maintain a 1.8 cumulative grade point average. Any student whose GPA drops below a 1.8 may apply for an exception to the policy. If an exception is not granted the student must vacate his/her space in campus housing.

Philosophy Statement

The Department of Housing and Residence Life believes that living in a residence hall is a valuable educational experience. Students learn and refine life skills in an environment that exposes them to great diversity of lifestyles. The residence hall experience is one that compliments the classroom experience. Students have opportunities to apply what they learn, to question each other, study with each other and attend programs and activities designed to facilitate learning. The students and staff who reside in the halls create the environment. All students have a responsibility to respect and contribute to the learning environment. Behavior that undermines, or that indicates a lack of commitment to the learning environment is not acceptable.

A GPA requirement will be a tool used to reinforce the commitment expected of resident students. The department of Housing and Residence Life actively promotes responsible decision making and good learning habits. It is our goal to retain students with a strong interest in contributing to the learning-living environment.

Related Documents:

1.8 GPA Exception Form
Request form for exception to the 1.8 GPA requirement to remain in University housing.