Housing Office Commuting

Approved off campus students reside either in Ocean View or in a non-Westmont property of their own choosing. Off Campus non-Westmont housing is an individual request.

Off Campus Due to Special Circumstances

A number of off campus spots will be granted to students who get approval for Off Campus Due to Special Circumstances. These students will reside in a non-Westmont property of their own choosing. The stated circumstances below need to be verified:

  1. Married, or single and caring for a dependent child.
  2. 24 years of age or older, by the end of the upcoming fall semester.
  3. Part of a specific housing accommodation to live off campus, as determined by the Accessibility Resource Office (ARO).
  4. Seniors who live at home with their local nuclear family (from Carpinteria-Goleta) and will graduate by or before May.
  5. Participation in the final year of Westmont's Education Credential Program.

Off Campus by Lottery

Students who are current or rising seniors, but who will not meet one of the special circumstances listed above, may apply for Off Campus by Senior Lottery.  

Students apply as individuals. Qualified requests are drawn by lottery using a random number generator.

IMPORTANT:

  • Students who plan to graduate in December are NOT automatically granted off campus living for the fall semester; please submit your housing request as stated above!
  • Students must be in good standing with Student Life and in good academic standing to be considered for off campus living.
  • Students must confirm and accept the Off Campus Living Agreement which outlines behavioral expectations for off campus students.