There is a 60-hour residency requirement that applies to all full-time students. Traditional meal plans are required for all students who reside in traditional living areas: Centennial Court Apartments (Freshmen Village), Scholars’ Inn Apartments, and Young Hall. This requirement is rooted in data relating to student success and provides a healthy pathway towards life after college. If a student leaves the University before the end of his/her housing contract, the student is responsible for all housing charges for the duration of the contract. The housing contract should be read immediately once received.

In the Langston Commons Apartments, both residents, whether married or unmarried parents, must be enrolled in order to live in the facility. Pets are not allowed in any of the apartments with the exception of approved Emotional Support and Service Animals. Animals must be approved by the ADA Compliance Officer before they are allowed on campus.   All housing rates and related fees are subject to change upon approval by the Board of Regents. 

Residency and Meal Plan Exemption Process
Langston University, in unique circumstances, may exempt a residential student from the required residency or meal plan for a documented medical condition, religious dietary observance, or reasons listed below.

Reason for requesting a residency exemption:

The process for applying for a residency exemption is as follows:

All students are highly encouraged to complete a housing application before requesting a residency exemption.

Reasons for requesting a Meal Plan exemption:

The process for applying for a Meal Plan exemption is as follows:

The deadline for submission of all documents will be 5:00 PM on July 15, 2023, for the Fall 2023 semester.  Any exemptions requested after this deadline will not be considered.

Once the submission is received, the Office of Residential Life and Housing Services will forward the request to the review panel to assess submitted documentation. Please note that the review process may take three weeks to finalize. A notification of the exemption request decision will be sent via your Langston email.

Please note:You may be asked to provide additional documentation or meet with a review panel member for more information. Your submission does not confirm your exemption. Again, all applicants are strongly encouraged to complete a housing application to confirm a room assignment before completing an exemption request.