Southeastern Oklahoma State University believes that there are important educational and social benefits in the residence halls and on-campus housing program. Because of this conviction, Southeastern has developed a Freshmen Residency Program that requires all single, full-time (12 hours or more per semester), first time freshmen who are under the age of 20 and have earned fewer than 24 college credit hours to reside in university housing. College credit hours that have been earned while in high school do not count toward the 24 college credit hour limit.
Students living in the residence halls will enjoy the convenience of study lounges, social lounges, vending machines and laundry facilities. A typical room includes heat and air conditioning, desk, chair, bed, mattress, wardrobe and a dresser per student. Included in the room rates are cable, internet connection, and local telephone service. Double occupancy is the normal accepted room assignment, although there could be the option to purchase a single occupancy room. Students will be required to select one of the various meal plans offered through Dining Services.
Please contact Residence Life, 580-745-2948, for additional information about the Freshmen Residency Program.
All unmarried, freshmen, under the age of 20 who have completed fewer than 24 semester hours of university work and are enrolled full-time (12 hours or more per semester) are required to reside in university housing for one academic year under a contractual room and board plan as long as space is available. College credit hours that have been earned while in high school do not count toward the 24 college credit hour limit. (For the purposed of this policy, successfully completed remedial course hours will count).
Exceptions may be granted by the Office of Residence Life provided that the application for release of the residency requirement be made in lieu of signing a contract.
Students requesting a release from the residency requirement must apply for the release prior to June 1 for the Fall Semester and November 1 for the Spring Semester. Requests received after June 1 will be reviewed on a time permitting schedule.
Students who are 20 or over or have completed 24 college credit hours do not need to file for a release. College credit hours that have been earned while in high school do not count toward the 24 college credit hour limit.
Exceptions can be made for one of the following reasons:
All release requests must be accompanied with appropriate documentation as outlined below. Waiver requests must be completed on a Request for Release from Freshmen Residency Requirement form and be submitted with sufficient complete documentation. Request without required documentation or with incomplete information will be denied.
To be considered for an exemption form this policy, apply for release from the requirement before signing a housing contract.