Dorm/Residence Hall Accommodations

Disability Resources works closely with Housing and Residential Life to ensure that housing facilities are accessible to all students. Refer to the information below if you plan to live on campus and want to request a disability-related accommodation.

Examples of residence hall accommodations:

  • Wheelchair accessible rooms
  • Single occupancy rooms
  • Non-communal restroom
  • Fire alarm strobes
  • Room/furniture modifications
  • Assistance animals

Requesting residence hall accommodations

Student’s role and responsibilities

  1. Apply for University of Arizona on-campus housing.
  2. Complete and submit the disability-related housing accommodation request form to DRC.
    • Schedule a meeting with an Access Consultant.
    • Provide necessary or requested information and/or documentation from a healthcare provider explaining the disability-related need for specific room characteristics.

DRC roles and responsibilities

  1. Reviews accommodation request form and documentation submitted.
  2. Meets with student to discuss accommodation request and explore housing accommodation options.
  3. Consults with Housing and Residential Life.
  4. Communicates approved accommodation to student and Housing and Residential Life.

With questions about disability-related housing accommodations, please contact DRC.