Off Campus Application Process
Current sophomore students that wish to live off campus during the next academic year must complete an application process to receive permission for the privilege to live off-campus. We encourage all current sophomore students (residents and commuters), in addition to any junior or senior students, to attend an educational session. Staff from the Office of Residence Life and Housing are excited to work with students on this process. Please review the information on this page to learn more about the process.
This process is designed to:
1. Educate students about being good citizens within the broader 91黑料爆料 Hill Section community.
2. Provide students with the tools and resources needed to have a positive experience living off-campus.
3. Maintain an accurate knowledge base of student residences and addresses, which is important for safety.
4. Ensure students are fully aware of the pros and cons of off-campus living.
Application Process Overview
Current sophomores seeking to live off-campus for the 2026-2027 academic year must complete the application process prior to moving off campus. This process includes the following:
- Completion of the Intent for Housing form on the Housing Portal. This form will open up in early November and be due before Winter Break. The Office of Residence Life and Housing will provide a detailed timeline via email.
- Attendance at an educational session. Additional information is provided below.
- Uploaded lease to .
Mandatory Off-Campus Living Educational Sessions are held in the fall each year. The sessions will last less than one hour and provide information about the process, on and off campus resources, community expectations, and codes/law.
- If you missed the offered session, please email res-life@scranton.edu to seek an alternative way to fulfill this requirement.
Things to consider when thinking about leasing off-campus:
- Are there hidden costs such as utilities?
- Who am I living with and how well do I actually know them? (i.e., roommate conflicts, shared responsibility for behaviors at the house)
- How will this move impact my academics?
- How will living off-campus affect my connection to campus?
- Where do I want to live off campus?
- What kind of living environment is right for me?
- Apartments? Split house? Large multi bedroom home?
- Have I discussed my plans with my parents or guardians?
- Do I understand what’s expected of me? (i.e., Off-Campus Behavior Policy)