UAH is committed to providing our students with a comprehensive, successful academic experience. National studies indicate there are numerous educational and social benefits for students who live on campus. Among them, students who live on campus typically enjoy a more favorable overall college experience, are more likely to attend class and maintain higher grade point averages, and graduate in less time than their off-campus peers. All first year full-time undergraduate students with a permanent legal residence beyond a 30 mile radius from campus are required to live in the campus residence halls. 40 Within 30: Exceptions to the Live On Requirement Individuals meeting the following criteria may submit an exemption request and will be approved upon receipt of the Request for Waiver of Housing Requirement form and any required supporting documents: Students who are at least 21 years old prior to the first day of classes of their first enrolled term. Married students and/or students with children. Students with a documented medical hardship. Students who have earned 48 or more credit hours from an accredited college/university. Other requests for exemption to the on-campus housing requirement will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The following list of 40 cities fall within 30 miles of The University of Alabama in Huntsville campus: Exempt Cities Arab Ardmore Athens Basham Brownsboro Decatur Elkmont Elkton Eva Falkville Fayetteville Flintville Grant Guntersville Gurley Hartselle Harvest Hazel Green Hulaco Huntland Kirkland Lacey's Spring Madison Meridianville Moores Mill New Hope New Market Owens Cross Roads Paint Rock Pleasant Groves Plevna Priceline Skyline Somerville Taft Triana Trinity Toney Union Grove Woodville