Two-Year Live-On Requirement & Contract Release or Breakage
Enhance Your College Experience by Living On Campus at DU
DU's Two-Year Live-On Requirement
At DU, we believe living on campus plays an exciting role in supporting your academic journey and overall success. That’s why we require all incoming first-year, second-year, and transfer students to live on campus and subscribe to a residential meal plan. This immersive experience complements your studies and enhances your personal growth.
Benefits of Living On Campus:
- Build a Strong Community: Surround yourself with peers who are navigating similar experiences, fostering friendships, support networks, and a vibrant sense of community.
- Master Essential Life Skills: Transition to independent living by mastering time management, problem-solving, and other vital skills that will empower you beyond college.
- Access to DU Resources: Enjoy the convenience of being close to dining options, student support services, academic advising, classrooms, and other campus facilities.
- Immerse Yourself in Campus Life: Easily participate in extracurricular activities, clubs, and events, enriching your college experience with a sense of excitement and anticipation.
- Broaden Your Horizons: Meet a diverse array of people and engage with different ideas and cultures, helping you develop a deeper understanding of diversity within our communities and the globalized world.
- Create Lasting Memories: Form friendships and memories that will last a lifetime, making your college experience unforgettable.
Join us and take the first step towards a successful and fulfilling college journey.
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Can I be exempt from the two-year live on requirement?
It depends on your unique situation. First-year, second-year, and new transfer students can request to be released from the live-on requirement if they provide documentation that they meet the criteria for exemption. However, it's important to remember that students can only request to be released before signing their housing contract. After a housing contract is signed, students can only request to break their housing contract.
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What is the difference between contract release and breakage?
Students can only request release from their Housing Contract before signing it. After a student has signed their Housing Contract, they may only request to break it and will be responsible for any fees outlined in the Housing Contract.
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How do I submit a request to be released from or break my housing contract?
You can request a contract release or breakage through your Housing Portal. They must include a detailed reason for the request and any supporting documentation. Once a request is received, Housing & Residential Education staff will review and communicate a decision based on the information included in the request. Submitting a request does not guarantee that your request will be approved.
Before submitting a request, please review our Housing Contract to understand your financial responsibilities regarding breaking your housing contract.
If you have any questions, please email housingassignments@du.edu.