Campus living requirement

[hskora]

What is the name of your state?
Texas

My daughter attends college in Texas, which has a 3 year living on campus requirement. She will start her 3rd year of studies in August. However, last year she came down with severe food allergies and even fainted and had to go an emergency room. She was tested this summer and diagnosed with having food allergies. I have appealed to the Dean of Students in this matter and asked that she be released from the 3year obligatory residence rule on account of health. She needs to have a special diet, which includes cooking her own food, and that neither the college cafeteria nor the college dorms are equipped to do.
The dean is refusing the request, even though the doctor's note was included in the request. Another one of his arguments was that the usual process during which such requests are granted has already ended.
Can the school make us fullfill the campus residence, even though it would be detrimental to my daughter's health? Can I hold them responsible if her health worsens?

Thank you for your response,

Concerned mother.

 

[Ohiogal]

What is the name of your state?
Texas

My daughter attends college in Texas, which has a 3 year living on campus requirement. She will start her 3rd year of studies in August. However, last year she came down with severe food allergies and even fainted and had to go an emergency room. She was tested this summer and diagnosed with having food allergies. I have appealed to the Dean of Students in this matter and asked that she be released from the 3year obligatory residence rule on account of health. She needs to have a special diet, which includes cooking her own food, and that neither the college cafeteria nor the college dorms are equipped to do.
The dean is refusing the request, even though the doctor's note was included in the request. Another one of his arguments was that the usual process during which such requests are granted has already ended.
Can the school make us fullfill the campus residence, even though it would be detrimental to my daughter's health? Can I hold them responsible if her health worsens?

Thank you for your response,

Concerned mother.

What is the process by which such things are supposed to be handled. What kind of allergies does she have? Can she transfer to another school? You knew about the allergies as of last year and you waited until this summer to have her tested -- she survived the first two years in the dorms with one incident? The school could make you fulfill the campus residence. There is NOTHING on campus your daughter can eat? As for holding them responsible -- your daughter can't have a minifridge and microwave in her room? Your daughter is old enough to be able to know wha tshe can and cannot eat and plan accordingly.

 

[HappyHusband]

What is the name of your state?
Texas

My daughter attends college in Texas, which has a 3 year living on campus requirement. She will start her 3rd year of studies in August. However, last year she came down with severe food allergies and even fainted and had to go an emergency room. She was tested this summer and diagnosed with having food allergies. I have appealed to the Dean of Students in this matter and asked that she be released from the 3year obligatory residence rule on account of health. She needs to have a special diet, which includes cooking her own food, and that neither the college cafeteria nor the college dorms are equipped to do.
The dean is refusing the request, even though the doctor's note was included in the request. Another one of his arguments was that the usual process during which such requests are granted has already ended.
Can the school make us fullfill the campus residence, even though it would be detrimental to my daughter's health? Can I hold them responsible if her health worsens?

Thank you for your response,

Concerned mother.

I have heard of 1 year and 2 year requirements, but 3 years? Is this college in Huntsville?

One of my friends got around this requirement at another college by registering and paying for the on-campus shared dorm room, but actually living in an off-campus house. Of course, his parents were rich.