Residency Requirements

All non-married students under the age of 23 at the time of registration, who are enrolled for six or more credit hours per semester and do not live at home, are required to live in college residence halls and participate in the board plan. Exceptions to this policy are made for unusual cases only. Single students may qualify for an exception based on the following criteria:

  • Living at home with parents in the Nashville area
  • Living with mature relatives other than parents
  • Approved rent-free housing when job provides it as a condition of employment

Application for exception should be made through the Office of Student Development well in advance to the start of the semester. The residency requirement does not apply to students enrolled for summer school courses.

Students who are enrolled for five or less credit hours, are 23 years of age or older, have a previous baccalaureate degree, have been previously married, or have children who desire to live in residence halls may do so subject to permission from the Office of Student Development. For more information contact the Office of Student Development by e-mail or by calling 615-248-1398.