Applying for Junior Year Off-Campus Living

Off-Campus Living > Junior Year Off-Campus Living

Updated September 2026

Members of the Class of 2029 (current sophomores) can apply to live off-campus during their junior year at Providence College starting September 30, 2026. There are a limited number of openings available – this is a competitive application process available only to members of the Class of 2029 (current sophomores).

Only AFTER being approved by The Office of Residence Life & Housing can a current sophomore student sign a lease for their junior year.

Junior Year Off-Campus Living Application Process

• Students may apply through eRezLife. The application can be found under Forms and is titled “Class of 2029 Off-Campus Housing Application for Junior Year.” Each student must submit an application; applications on behalf of an entire group will not be considered. The application requires responses to the following questions:
  • What new responsibilities come with moving off campus?
  • Please review the Providence College Good Neighbor Policy (Section IV. Code of Conduct and Community Standards 21j). How will you be a good neighbor? How do you plan to ensure guests to your home are good neighbors?
  • Do you plan to apply to study abroad for your junior year?
• Student conduct history and academic standing will be reviewed for each applicant.
• The priority application deadline is November 6, 2026. Applications submitted after November 6 will be reviewed on a rolling basis as space permits.
• Students who submit applications by the November 6 priority deadline will be notified of their decision by November 16, 2026.

Important Information

• Submission of an application does not guarantee approval to live off campus.
• Do not sign a lease until you have received written approval from the Office of Residence Life.
• Students considering study abroad should also refrain from signing a lease until they receive notification regarding their study abroad status and assigned semester. Study abroad decisions are not communicated until January.
• Students are encouraged to speak with the Office of Financial Aid regarding how living off campus may affect their aid.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I live off campus for only one semester and on campus for the other?

No. Students approved to live off campus are approved for the full academic year unless they are participating in a study abroad program for one semester.

If I am approved to live off campus, can I later decide to remain on campus?

Yes. Students approved for off-campus housing have until February 5, 2027 to notify the Office of Residence Life whether they will accept their off-campus approval or remain in campus housing.  Students who accept off-campus housing status and change their decision after February 5, 2027, may still live on campus; however, housing assignments will be made based on availability and at the discretion of the Office of Residence Life.

What if I am approved to live off campus but do not receive my preferred study abroad placement or am not accepted to study abroad?

The Office of Residence Life works closely with the Center for Global Education regarding study abroad participation. Students should not sign a lease until they receive official notification of their study abroad status. The February 5, 2027 response deadline was intentionally established to align with the study abroad decision timeline.