Undergraduate students attending Missouri S&T are required to live in university approved housing (residence halls, fraternity/sorority housing, or Campus Christian House) until one of the following requirements are met:

• Student completes four (4) semesters living in University Approved Housing.
• Student completes 60 credit hours of academic work post high school graduation.
• Student will be 21 years of age prior to the first day of classes for the semester.

Exemptions: If you wish to apply to be exempt of the above policy you will need to submit an exemption request form. This form must be turned into the Residential Life office and can be found on our Resources and Forms page.

Who needs a meal plan?

Most students are required to have a meal plan, with the exception of

• Students living at Miner Village, University Commons, or Rolla Suites who are 21 or older or junior status (60 credit hours or above).

Required before move-in

Students will NOT be able to move into the residence hall until proof of the meningitis vaccination has be received and evaluated by Student Health OR a request for a waiver has been submitted and approved by Student Health.

Required by State Law

Complete your meningitis requirement per Missouri State Law 754 section 174.335 - In order to live in university-approved housing, including fraternities, sororities, and Christian Campus House, a student must have received a meningococcal vaccine.

Students who have a medical or religious issue and wish to seek an exemption of the requirement will need to apply for a waiver and have that application approved by Student Health Services. In order for a waiver to be granted, documentation must be submitted supporting the need for a waiver.

More Information

For more information about the Meningococcal Meningitis policy and infections, please refer to Student Health. You may contact Student Health Services with any questions at msths@mst.edu or 573-341-4284.