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York College Housing Policy

1. First year through third year full-time students (less than 90 credits) of traditional college age including transfers and readmits (who have graduated from high school within four years) are required to live in YCP residence facilities or to commute from the home of a parent/guardian/relative until they have attained senior status, which is equivalent to 90 credits.
2. Students with 100 or more credits must apply to live on-campus. Housing is not guaranteed, and applications will be reviewed based on space. Priority will be given to students that will be living in College housing for the full academic year.
3. Eligible full-time students (90+ credits) may live off-campus, with the authorization of the Residence Life Office, in a dwelling unit which is not the domicile of a parent/guardian/relative if they:
   1. Fill out and complete an off-campus application
   2. are in academic good standing and discipline standing
   3. the dwelling unit they plan to live in is licensed by the City of York or relevant municipality.
   4. attend a mandatory meeting regarding off-campus housing policies and expectations.
   5. confirm in writing their understanding that York College of Pennsylvania does not warrant the suitability or safety of the off-campus dwelling unit they plan to occupy and that the student is responsible to ascertain that the unit is suitable, safe, and in compliance with applicable law
4. Students with less then 90 credits may apply to live off-campus through the off-campus application process, which is based on credits. In addition, they must meet all of the criteria mentioned in bullet number three. Not all students that apply will receive permission to live off-campus. We discourage students from signing leases until they have been granted permission to reside off-campus. Please see off-campus application process section in the student handbook for full procedures.
5. On-campus students wishing to commute from the domicile of a parent/guardian/relative must request in writing to the Director of Residence life no later then February 15th of the current academic year. They must also live within 25 miles of York College of Pennsylvania. If a request after the 15th is made, you may be denied.
6. Violations of the Housing Policy (on and off campus) shall be adjudicated through College disciplinary channels. We encourage all students to be aware of their rights and responsibilities regarding occupancy and safety. These ordinances vary according to the municipality in which the home/apartment is located. Check with the local borough or township office for ordinances that apply to that locality.

Throughout the academic year the resident student is bound by his/her housing contract unless he/she is released by the Director of Residence Life.