Residence Requirements

Menlo's residence policies reflect intent to maintain a substantial on-campus student body. All unmarried students who do not attain the age of 21 before the start of a semester must reside on campus unless they live with their parents or adult guardian in the vicinity of the college (defined as within 30 miles of the college.) This policy does not apply to those students with junior standing or those who have lived on campus for four semesters.

All international students must live on campus during their first year at Menlo. This helps them become more comfortable in the American educational system and student life at Menlo. However, international students with previous collegiate experience in the United States, or those who wish to reside with their parents in the immediate vicinity of the College, may petition the Office of Residential Life for a waiver of this requirement.

Changes in Status

Students may not change from resident to day student status after July 15 for the Fall Semester or after December 1 for the Spring Semester—regardless of their eligibility to reside off-campus—without incurring a financial penalty. All requests for change of status must be made using the appropriate form available in the Office of Residential Life.