Request for Exemption From UWM Residency Policy

Please complete the form below. You can use your mouse, trackpad, or mobile device to sign the form at the bottom.

Request for Exemption from First Year Residency Requirement

Term of Exemption*
- 2023-24 Academic Year
- 2024 Spring Semester Only
Student Name*
First Last
Student ID ##*
#9xxxxxxxx
Permanent Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Student Email Address*
Student Phone*
Please check the rationale below that is most applicable to your situation.*
- I am a student who is married or have a domestic partner (attach a copy of marriage license or affidavit of domestic partnership).
- I have my child(ren) living with me (attach some evidence of custody that demonstrates your shared address).
- I live with a parent/guardian and will commute to campus (attach proof of the parent/guardian relationship to the student - e.g. birth certificate).
- I am a veteran (attach Form DD214).
- I have significant financial hardships (please be aware that you must have completed your FAFSA to make this request and the review of your request may take significant additional time (6-8 weeks).
- I have significant medical circumstances (please apply for a medical accommodation with the UWM Accessibility Resource Center, link below).
- Other
University Housing may work with UWM Financial Aid or other campus departments to verify your status.
Parent/Guardian Name*
Please provide the name and email address of the parent/legal guardian with whom you will be residing, as they will have a portion of paperwork to complete as well.
First Last
Parent/Guardian Email*
For required forms and more information about UWM's Residency Policy, please visit uwm.edu/housing/students/residency/residency-policy-toolkit
To apply for a UWM Medical Accommodation, please visit uwm.edu/arc/apply
Required Documentation*
If you selected "Other" above, please explain your situation here.
Required: Attach Supporting Documents Here
Maximum size of all attachments: 5MB. If too large, email additional to university-housing@uwm.edu.
Drop files here or

Max. file size: 5 MB, Max. files: 2.
Attach Supporting Documents Here
Maximum size of all attachments: 5MB. If too large, email additional to university-housing@uwm.edu.
Drop files here or

Max. file size: 5 MB.
I certify that I am aware of the Board of Regents’ Housing Policy, am in compliance with it, and understand that falsification of University records is a violation of UW-System Administration Code Chapter 17 and could lead to my suspension from the University. I understand that the decision made by the Residency Requirement Committee regarding my requested exemption is final.*
Student Name*
First Last
Student Signature*
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