Syracuse University requires all students to reside in program housing unless they meet specific criteria and are granted a waiver through a petition process. An independent housing petition will only be reviewed should the applying student meet one of the following criteria:
- Religious reasons – The student must provide acceptable documentation establishing the required living condition as a faith requirement that Syracuse Abroad cannot otherwise provide in approved housing.
- Disability accommodation – the student must provide documentation and be approved by Syracuse University’s Center for Disability Resources (CDR) for a housing accommodation that cannot be accommodated by program housing,
- Family member resides in the city of program – the student must provide documentation of the family members local address and a letter of support from a parent or guardian.
Visiting students must have the approval of their home university study abroad office prior to engaging in our petition process.
The deadlines for submitting the independent housing petition form waiver:
- Summer programs: March 1
- Fall semester programs: May 1
- Spring semester programs: October 1
If you have questions about the process please contact Bridget Demorest at brhughes@syr.edu.