Parent Consent form
Dear Holy Cross Parent:

Your student is applying for permission to live off-campus for the coming school year. Living off-campus can be a very positive experience for your student as they secure their first apartment and take on the responsibilities of being a tenant.   Living off-campus can also be problematic if students do not adhere to community expectations and are not courteous neighbors. Part of the application process is to educate students about these expectations and about their rights as tenants.

We want to ensure that you are also involved in this process and understand these expectations. To this end, we ask that you review the College’s Off-Campus Living Policy, which can be found here: https://www.holycross.edu/sites/default/files/files/housing/off_campus_living_policy_0.pdf

Please note a particularly important part of the policy:
"11. Students who are found responsible for any violation of the law, City ordinance or College policy can have their off-campus permission revoked immediately regardless of the financial impact of a lease. Students who have their  permission revoked will be required to return to on-campus housing with its attendant expense, or move to another agreed upon housing arrangement."

One such situation took place during the start of the 2012 academic year when 11 off-campus students were required to return to on-campus housing. These students hosted disruptive parties where underage students were provided alcohol. This was a violation of law and College policy.  

The return of these students to campus resulted in a very serious financial penalty for the students and their families. When students are required to return to campus, they do so with all attendant expenses, to include room and board charges on-campus. They are also still responsible for their leases. The cost of on-campus room and board for that academic year was approximately $12,500. Standard room and board costs for the 2021-2022 academic year total $16,080.

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions,

Residence Life & Housing
reslife@holycross.edu
508-793-2411

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Please indicate the name of the student *
First and last, e.g. "Pat Smith"
Please indicate your name *
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Relation, e.g. "father," "mother," "guardian," etc.
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