Housing Contract Information
University Housing follows the Board of Regents’ live-on requirement. This means that students are required to live on campus their first two years after High School graduation. For more information regarding the policy, commuting requests and exceptions to the policy please view the live-on requirement links on this page.
- It is important that you read the contract terms prior to signing the contract.
- Once a contract is signed it cannot be canceled unless a student is no longer attending Stout or has a study abroad, internship, or student teaching experience for the full academic year that is more than a 40-mile driving distance from campus.
- Room selection times are based on contract signing dates. The earlier a student signs a contract the earlier they will get to select a room and the more room options that will be available to them.
- The residence halls are open from the start of the fall semester until the end of the spring semester. Students taking classes over the summer or living on campus in the fall may complete a summer housing contract for space on campus during the summer.
72 % of students say living on-campus helps them interact with peers who are different than they are.
How to sign a Housing Contract
All contracts are signed through the Housing Gateway. The earlier you sign your contract, the earlier you get to select your room! Please note the instructions below or watch our tutorial for more information.
- Sign into the Housing Gateway (link below).
- Select the Contract tile.
- Students will be prompted through the process.
- This is a legal document so students must complete this process. For students under 18 at the time of contract signing will have a co-signature option for a parent to sign. An email will be sent to the co-signer with directions.
Two-Year Live-on Requirement
Those freshman and sophomore students (59 credits or less) who are not veterans, married or living with parents of legal guardian (within a 40-mile driving distance from campus) shall be required to live in a university-operated residence hall when such accommodations are available. Students who believe they are exempt from this requirement may request Commuter Status, a Contract Exemption, or a Medical Accommodation Exemption.
