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Students may live off campus if they are legally married, as one of the "automatic exemption" criteria. Students who are not legally married, but are in a similarly committed relationship or "domestic partnership" may also qualify for off-campus status under the same category. In order to qualify for this exemption, students must provide the following documentation:

1. The notarized Domestic Partnership Affidavit, a legally witnessed statement that the two signers have been involved in a serious, committed relationship for a minimum of the previous 12 months. 

2. Evidence of at least two of the following options:

     A. Joint bank account or joint credit card account;

     B. Assignment of a Health Care Proxy, life insurance benefits, or participation in a joint health care plan;

     C. Lease for at least six months for the couple;

     D. Statement of witness by the presider over a ceremony of commitment;

     E. Notarized statement of witness to the length and commitment of the relationship by an adult who is not a 91èÏÈÉú student.

Please submit the Off-Campus Application, and email the appropriate forms and documentation to housing@hampshire.edu or mail to 91èÏÈÉú Residence Life, Box SA, Amherst, MA 01002-5001.