Can first-year students live off campus at Lamar University?
DIRECT ANSWER
Lamar requires many first-year students to live on campus for the fall and spring terms unless an approved exemption applies; the university tells students not to live off campus without that approval.
- Confirm whether your first-year status triggers the rule.
- Check the current distance requirement for a parent or guardian exemption.
- Approval should come before the off-campus commitment.
At Lamar, the current residency rule applies to many first-year students through the fall and spring terms. Published exemptions include qualifying residence with a parent or legal guardian within the university’s stated distance. If you need an exemption, obtain approval before signing or moving into private housing.
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