University of Tampa: Are first-year students required to live on campus?
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This answer preserves school guidance recorded on 2026-09-01. Follow the linked university sources for current requirements, costs and dates.
No. The University of Tampa does not have a general first-year residency requirement.
UTampa does not require all first-year students to live on campus. Students may choose off-campus housing, but first-year residents who do live on campus are subject to Residence Life rules, including the resident meal-plan requirement and the freshman parking restriction.
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