- 9 - Residential Living At Northern, we believe that residence hall life is a valuable and important part of your educational experience that encourages growth, development, and maturity. Activities and programs are planned to assist you in adjusting to the Northern community and to foster campus involvement. The NSU residence halls will be a place for you to meet new people, develop your leadership skills and become a part of the campus community. Students who take part in one of our many residential opportunities are more likely to get involved in campus organizations, join in a part of the many campus activities and have a greater sense of belonging to the Northern community. It is because of these factors that we have a strong commitment to offering the best living environment to our students. It is also because of this belief that our housing policy requires students to live on campus for their first two years after high school. We know that each student has their own unique tastes and needs. That is why, in an effort to accommodate our students, we offer a variety of living options. Everything from a traditional campus hall, suite style and the POD- style living are offered. South Dakota Board of Regents’ Housing Policy During the first two years from the time they were or would have been graduated from high school, all unmarried students who enroll in six credit hours or more are required to enter into a housing agreement and designated meal plan for the specific living environment with the institution unless special permission to room or dine elsewhere is received from the institution. Permission ordinarily shall be granted to students with dependent children, to students who reside full time during the academic year with parents or legal guardians, or students enrolled primarily at off campus locations. Students who have enrolled for twelve or more credits for four (4) semesters may be exempted from this agreement at the discretion of the institution. Institutions may also grant exemptions for students when residence hall occupancy exceeds manageable capacity. Dec 2010 This residency requirement serves important educational and developmental purposes. Education professionals widely recognize that where students live their freshman and sophomore year has a significant impact on the quality of their academic and personal preparation for post-collegiate life. Students prosper in stable living environments that are close to academic resources and organized student activities that promote social interaction and exposure to new and diverse life experiences, and that afford supervision, counseling, and other assistance as may be needed. In short, on-campus residency provides unparalleled opportunities for multi-dimensional student development and is part of the university’s broad educational program. If you wish to apply for an exemption to the housing policy, you must contact the Office of Residence Life at reslife@northern.edu. A housing application or an approved exemption, must be received in the Residence Life office by the first day of classes for each semester. Housing Contract Your housing contract is for the entire academic year. Please read the contract carefully before signing. The housing contract is a binding and legal document. Withdrawal from the University does not automatically terminate your housing contract. Room and Board charges will continue to accumulate until an official check-out has been completed. Check-out is complete when all
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