OFF-CAMPUS
&
PARENT-COMMUTER INFORMATION
Housing
Rationale
Hope College is committed to providing students with a liberal arts education
within the context of the historic Christian faith. The College believes that
the residential component is an integral part of this education. Therefore,
most students should expect to live in College residential facilities for at
least their first three years of enrollment. This will enable students to realize
the maximum benefit of the faculty, their fellow students, and the offerings
of the College. As students interact in these settings, they will learn and
grow from the different values, life experiences, classes, activities and ideas
that are present in the Hope College community. Underclass students can benefit
from the leadership and role modeling of upperclass students, the wide range
of ideas, programs and activities which take place in the residence, and the
help they receive from members of the Residential Life staff. Upperclass students
can grow as they serve as role models, participate in activities geared to
their interests, and live in a variety of independent situations, all within
the context of the on-campus residential experience.
However,
Hope College recognizes the fact that some students wish to expand
their experiences beyond the confines of the campus. It is important
for any student wishing to live off-campus to understand his or her
rights as a tenant as well as responsibilities as a member of the
larger community.
OFF-CAMPUS AND PARENT-COMMUTER PERMISSION
FOR 2013-2014
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 1, 2013
Hope College Housing Board Policies: http://www.hope.edu/student/residential/HousingPolicy.htm
Off Campus Permission / Criteria
Off-campus permission may be granted to students who meet one or more
of the following criteria:
Please apply at: http://www.hope.edu/student/residential/offcamp/offcampusapp.htm
You will be notified of the outcome at your Hope College email address
• Have earned 75 credit hourrs by
January 31, 2013 (verified by
the Registrar’s
Office)
• Will be at least 23 years of age by August 9, 2013
• Are or will be married by August 9, 2013 (copy of marriage
license required)
• Part time student (enrolled for 1-11 credits) for both the fall and
spring semesters
Parent Commuter Permission / Criteria
Parent Commuter permission is restricted to those students who commute
from the home in which their parent resides at and that home is
within
25 miles from campus.
*You must apply for parent-commuter status each academic year.
Please apply at: http://www.hope.edu/student/residential/oncamp/commform.htm
You will be notified of the outcome at your Hope College email address
If you do not meet the above Criteria for Off Campus
or Parent Commuter
Permission
Please submit an application by no later
than February 1, 2013.
In your application, provide a detailed rationale
for your requested exception.
All exceptions are reviewed by a committee representing the Business
Office, Financial Aid Office, and the Student Development Office.
You will be notified of the outcome at your Hope College email address.
If your request is denied students will be provided with an opportunity to
appear before the committee in person.
Please be aware that exceptions are extremely rare.
Financial Aid
Please be aware that off campus and/or parent commuter permission
can
affect some financial aid packages.
Please check with the financial aid office to see if this status
will
affect your package.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
•
Note: If you intend to participate in
an off-campus study program in the fall semester of the 2013-2014
academic year and wish to reside off-campus or commute during the spring
semester
when
you return, please submit your application by February 1, 2013.
• Any student who does not have off-campus or parent-commuter
permission for the 2013-2014 academic year will be assigned on-campus
housing for the 2013-2014 academic year.
• If you have any questions about the application process, please
feel free to contact the Housing Office at 616-395-7943 or housing@hope.edu
• Note: The College reserves the right to reject off-campus
applications submitted by students who have been subject to College
disciplinary action.
