Housing Requirements and Exemptions West Texas A&M University is committed to the success of each student. Due to the fact that the university believes that living on campus plays a significant role in the success of students the university has developed the housing and meal plan requirements listed below. Housing Requirement The University requires all students to live on campus unless the student meets one of the criteria listed below: -
Has reached the age of 21 prior to the first day of class each long semester (fall/spring) -
Has completed 60 or more credit hours prior to the first day of class each long semester (fall/spring) -
Is enrolled in 8 or less credit hours for the fall or spring semester Meal Plan Requirement The university requires all students residing on campus to purchase a meal plan, unless the student meets one of the criteria listed below: Exemptions All exemptions to the University housing and/or meal requirement must be documented and approved by the Office of Residential Living. Exemption forms are available on the Residential Living web page below as well as at the Residential Living Office. Students must seek approveal each academic year while under the requirement. Students should not make arrangements to live off campus until approved by the Office of Residential Living. Exemption processing takes a minimum of two (2) weeks, assuming adequate informaiton is submitted. Students without an approved exemption are held responsible for room and/or meal charges. Printable Exemptions Financial Hardship Form Living with Parent Form (within 50 miles of campus) Marriage/Dependent Child Exemption Medical Exemption Meals with Parent Form Meal Exemption or Change Form Due to Work For questions concerning the University housing requirements and meal plan requirements, call 806-651-3000 or email housing@wtamu.edu. | 
