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Fax  850.561.2620

Housing
1596 Gibbs Hall Trail
Lower Level of Gibbs Hall
Tallahassee, FL 32307
 
 

First Time At Florida A&M University

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT:
 
All freshmen (first time in college students) and/or students with less than twelve (12) semester credit hours residing in excess of thirty-five (35) miles off campus are required to live in University owned and operated residential facilities. Exceptions are made for students residing with their parent or legal guardian whose permanent address prior to freshman move-in date must be within a 35-mile commutable radius of the campus.   Other reasons for exceptions are students who are at least 21 years of age by the first day of class, students who are married, and students providing support to dependents.   Failure to comply with this rule is a violation of University policy and will result in you being charged two semesters of on-campus rent. For purposes of this provision, the following are on-campus residence hall facilities designated for freshmen: Cropper Hall, Diamond Hall, McGuinn Hall, Wheatley Hall, Truth Hall, Gibbs Hall, and Paddyfote Complex.
 
To request an exception from this rule, please complete the Request for Exemption from Housing Residency Requirement form. The deadline to submit a request and receive a response prior to the first day of class is July 31st. Any requests received after this deadline will not guarantee a response prior to the first day of class and the student is still obligated to adhere to the rule unless notified in writing by the Appeals Committee.

Please contact the University Housing Office for more informtion.

1596 Gibbs Hall Trail
Tallahassee, FL  32307
Phone:  (850) 599-3651
Toll No:  (888) 603-9340
Fax:  (850) 561-2620