University Housing & Residential Life is dedicated to the inclusion of students with a disability in all activities, programs and services offered by the university. In collaboration with the Office of Disability Resources and Services (DRS), a broad range of housing options have been reserved for eligible undergraduate, professional and graduate students. Student requests for these accommodations must be supported by medical documentation that relates the current impact of a student's disability and/or condition to the request being made. Requests for disability-related housing accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis and space availability.
Housing Selection Process For Students With Disabilities
- All students interested in living on campus are required to submit a housing deposit and complete a housing application on MyHousing (via the TUPortal)
- Students must submit any supporting medical documentation to the Office of Disability Resources and Services for their review and approval. Returning students only need to re-submit paperwork in the event their condition has changed.
- Recommendations for requests that include all required paperwork will be forwarded to the University Housing Office within three (3) weeks of receiving these documents.
Returning Students
- Each year, students are required to reapply for University housing.
- Returning students with an existing approved accommodation do not need to reapply through DRS, but should update their documentation if a condition has changed or if the accommodation needs to be reviewed.
- Returning students who do not currently have an accommodation, but would like to register can do so through Disability Resources and Services (DRS) here.
- The priority deadline for returning students to have a new or updated accommodation approved is Monday, January 27, 2025. Approved accommodations received up to or on this date will be granted and a room assignment will be provided that meets the approved need.
- Approved accommodations received on and after January 28, 2025 will be granted as availability allows.
New Students
- New students in need of a housing accommodation should register with Disability Resources and Services (DRS) and submit documentation for review. To register, please visit the DRS website here.
- The priority deadline for new students to have a new or updated accommodation approved is Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Approved accommodations received up to or on this date will be granted and a room assignment will be provided that meets the approved need.
- Approved accommodations received on and after May 8, 2025 will be granted as availability allows.
Housing Accommodations
The University Housing & Residential Life staff carefully selects room layouts from their inventory to accommodate students with a broad range of disabilities.
Accommodation Spaces Available:
- Single and double wheelchair accessible rooms
- ADA compliant accessible bathrooms w/grab bars
- Roll-in showers with chair and/or bench
- Keyless entry door systems in designated rooms
- Rooms with kitchen facilities
- Rooms equipped with strobe light for hearing impaired
- Single rooms to accommodate personal care attendant services
- Emergency call buttons in designated areas
- Use of approved durable medical equipment