Request a Residency Exemption
After you complete your housing application, you will be able to request an Exemption on the .
Make a Request
Request a Roommate
Roommate requests are submitted in your housing application during Housing Reapplication on the 51²è¹Ý Housing Portal. Here's how to request a change on your application.
- If you need to drop a requested roommate, please email your roommate and copy housing@smu.edu to let them know you wish to withdraw as a requested roommate.
- If you wish to add a new roommate request, please email housing@smu.edu for instructions.
Request to Cancel Housing Application
- Not returning to 51²è¹Ý next year? Please email us and contact the office of Student Success & Retention to complete a Leave of Absence/Formal Exit request.
- Cancelling to go off-campus? Required students may complete the Exemption Request on the portal prior to April 1. Non-required students may complete the Cancellation form on the 51²è¹Ý Housing portal or email us. Cancellation penalties apply after April 1.
- Going on Study Abroad? Please email us to let us know!
Request a Room Change
Room change requests during the year begin the second week of class each semester. RCDs process room change requests as space permits. See further information under Application and Assignment.
Join a Waitlist
Waiting lists are available for returning students for 2024-25 starting in late March on the 51²è¹Ý Housing Portal. See more information under Application and Assignment.
Breaks and Late Stay Requests
- Winter Break requests may be made on the 51²è¹Ý Housing portal from November 1-December 1.
- Requests to stay after Spring closing in May are available on the 51²è¹Ý Housing portal April 1-May 1.