Off-Campus Request
Illinois Wesleyan University is an independent, residential, liberal arts university.
Students requesting off-campus housing must complete the Off-Campus Application in MyHousing and meet one of the following criteria:
- Complete six semesters in University-approved housing, including residence halls, Greek chapter houses, or study abroad
- Are married
- Are 22 or older
- Are the primary guardian of a child
- Live with parents/guardians within 30 miles of campus (also complete the Commuter Approval Form)
- Have an extreme medical condition (requires approval and documentation through Student Accessibility Services and ORL)
- Transfer to IWU with an associate degree
Approval: Requests are not guaranteed. Students must complete the appropriate MyHousing application and receive written approval from ORL before signing an off-campus lease or rental agreement. Additional documentation may be required for accessibility requests.
Financial Aid: Living off campus may affect financial aid. Contact Financial Aid before making housing arrangements.
| Requests by | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Rising Seniors who are eligible for off-campus housing (after 6 semesters of on-campus living) | March 6th |
| All other students (eligible New Transfer and Returning students) | July 15th |
Terri Knapp - Assistant Director for Office of Residential Life
Department - Residence Halls-operations