Axe ’Em, Jacks!
Who is required to live on campus?
You're required to live on campus or apply for an off-campus permit if you're:
- under 21 years of age
- and have completed less than 60 semester credit hours
There are many reasons for an on-campus living requirement, but a big one is student support. Living on campus can help you in so many ways academically and socially by immersing you in the full college experience. And what's more, research shows that students living on campus achieve higher GPAs and graduation rates.
Students are not required to live on campus during the summer term.
If you wish to cancel your application/booking or apply for an on-campus waiver, please complete the Residence Life Cancellation Request form.
Don’t forget about extra documentation!
In addition to your off-campus permit application, you may need to submit additional documents to Residence Life. Contact Residence Life at 936.468.2601 or reslife@sfasu.edu for details on any additional documentation needed for the criteria you wish to satisfy.
Frequently asked questions
When will I hear back?
If your off-campus permit is approved, you'll receive a notification through your SFA email account.
It is your responsibility to follow up on your application to see if it's been approved. If you do not have an off-campus permit in place by the first day of class for the semester, room and board charges will be added to your eBill account. These charges will continue to accrue until your off-campus request has been completed and approved.
What if my permit is denied?
If your off-campus permit application is denied, you are required to live on campus. You may want to explore our residence halls now just in case!