The Michigan Tech Board of Control Policy states that all single undergraduate students are required to live in the residence halls during their first full year at Michigan Tech. This does not include commuting students living at home with parent(s)/guardian(s). The Board has also given the director of Housing the authority to release students from this obligation if they request to live locally with a blood relative who is 21 years or older.
The following items are required for waiver consideration:
- A letter from the student requesting a release to live with a blood relative over the age of 21. The letter must include the name, address, and phone number of the relative. Please include your name, Michigan Tech M number, address, phone number, and email address.
- A letter from the relative stating their concurrence with the student's intention to reside with them. This letter should state that the student will be living at their home, with them, for the entire academic year.
Both letters should be mailed together to:
Michigan Tech Housing
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, MI 49931
Your waiver will be then considered by Housing. You will be informed of the decision within seven business days after your request is received.