How to Submit a First-Year Live-On Exemption Form

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Go to the University Housing website

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Select the Cards Nest Housing Portal button.

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Log in using your University credentials and complete Duo authentication.

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From the red navigation bar, select Forms and Requests.

If you do not see this option, complete the GDPR/FERPA Consent Form first.

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From the dropdown menu, choose Live-On Requirement Exemption Process.

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Select Save & Continue.

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Click Continue on the right-hand side of the screen.

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Review the instructions, then select Save & Continue.

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Review the next page and select First Year Student from the dropdown menu.

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Select Save & Continue.

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On the Exemption Reasons and Documentation page:

• Review the information provided.
• Select the First Year Exemption Request Letter link.

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Print the form and complete it.

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Take a clear photo of the completed form.

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Select your Exemption Reason from the dropdown menu.

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Provide a summary in the Exemption Reason Explanation field.

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Select Proceed to Documentation Step.

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Upload your completed form using the file upload area.

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Select Save & Continue.