Residency Requirement
The College has a three-year residency requirement, which means that all first-, second-, and third-year students are required to live on campus. Students may apply for an exemption from the three-year residency requirement if they meet either of the following criteria:
Option A: Residency Requirement Exemption
Students who meet one or more of the following conditions:
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Live at home with a parent/guardian within 30 road miles of the College
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Age 23 or older
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Have dependent children
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Are married
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Active members of the armed forces
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Have completed 24 Lake Forest College credits or more as determined by the Registrar
Option B: Independent Living Exemption
Students who meet all of the following conditions:
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Are 21 years of age or older at the start of the semester
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Can provide documentation proving independent living for at least one year post high school
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Are in good standing with the College
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Have lived on campus for at least two semesters
Residency Requirement Exemption Request
Housing Application
The Housing Application can be found on the housing portal. See Important Dates for application opening and closing.