Pacific Lutheran University requires that all single, full-time students live in University housing unless:
- Live at home with a parent in Pierce County or in the following approved zip codes. Please see the attached document for approved zip codes located outside of Pierce County
- Is at least 20 years of age on or before September 1 to be exempt for the academic year, or on or before February 1 to be exempt for the spring semester.
- Enrolled in and completed at least 4 full semesters at Pacific Lutheran University; includes full semester study away programs, excludes J-term and Summer.
- Living with a spouse or child [copy of marriage or birth certificate required].
Students in violation of the Residency Requirement will be referred to the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities for disciplinary action.