**Office of Disability Support Services**
  Housing Accommodations Request for
 Disability Related Needs


Housing Requests for Returning students who wish to live in a single room must be submitted by March 19th, 2008  

Housing Requests for New students must be submitted, with complete documentation,

June 11th, 2008

Housing Requests for new students who wish a specific assignment due to the impact of a disability must submit requests by June 11th, 2008 of their year of matriculation.

Appropriate housing assignments enable students to build a foundation for good study habits and lay the foundation for building lifelong relationships. We consider requests for exceptions to the standard assignment process carefully. Exceptions to housing policies made in previous years should not be considered permanent. To assist us in fully and fairly evaluating your request, please provide the information requested on the next page. All information is kept strictly confidential. If you have questions about the process, contact DSS at (434)395-2391

**Single room requests for the sole purpose of obtaining a reduced distraction study environment WILL NOT be approved. Even without a roommate, a communal living environment can be very distracting. Students are encouraged to request a room in an extended quiet hours area, or find a place outside the residence hall to study, such as the library, which is designed for these types of activities.

**INITIATING THIS PROCESS DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE APPROVED**

You must submit a personal statement supporting your request. You will want to include:

•  a fuller description of your housing need

•  benefits if your request is granted or the consequences if it can not be met

• possible alternative to your first choice

• and any information on special interest housing

A roommate is not considered an accommodation for a disability.

Due to the variety and selection of housing assignments available on campus, as well as multiple study environments, requesting to reside off campus are rarely granted.

Supporting Documentation
In order to fully evaluate your request, your physician,psychologist, or medical professional will  need to fill out the Verification of Medical Disability Form or  Verification of Psychiatric Disability Form  (depending on your disability) and you need to send in any supporting documentation appropriate for your condition. Please see Documentation Guidelines specific to your disability on the main Disability Support Services web site.