I. Policy The Catholic University of America requires all first- and second-year undergraduate students to live in campus housing. Exemptions to the residency requirement may be made for students who are 21 years of age or older, married, reside with a parent or legal guardian within 20 miles of campus or have demonstrable financial or other hardship.  Students seeking an exemption to the residency requirement should submit a written request to HS documenting one of the above listed exemptions. If a student has already contracted for housing, he/she must also submit a Residence Hall Agreement Cancellation Request form. Students wishing to be granted an exemption of the residency requirement should submit their request no later than Aug. 1 for the fall semester and Dec. 10 for the spring semester. Freshman and sophomore students not granted prior approval will be charged for housing.