Housing Regulations and Lodging Arrangements
College's Housing and Dining Policies: A Comprehensive Guide
The College has a comprehensive Housing and Dining Policy in place, which is essential to its mission of offering students opportunities for socialization and idea exchange with a diverse group. All students are obligated to participate in the housing and dining program until graduation, as per College policy.
A key aspect of the College's housing and dining policies is the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities. The Office for Disability and Access (ODA) is the designated office for making requests for such accommodations.
Accommodations provided by ODA are tailored to alleviate barriers identified through documentation and assessment. These include physical accessibility improvements, such as single rooms, accessible bathrooms, ramps, and doorways adjustments, and emergency light signals for deaf or hard of hearing students. Adjustments to campus meal plans are also possible to meet dietary and accessibility needs related to disabilities.
Permission for support animals, like Emotional Support Animals (ESA), may be permitted in housing, but only after ODA determines the necessity based on disability-related reasons. Students may not bring ESAs into dorms until approval is granted.
To request accommodations, students must submit documentation that supports their accommodation request, following a standard of current, relevant medical or professional verification that clearly states the diagnosis, functional limitations, and justification for requested accommodations. The process involves an interactive procedure where students provide information and documentation to ODA to justify their specific housing and dining needs.
While ODA works with Housing & Dining Services to ensure accessibility, securing a housing accommodation does not guarantee a dorm room availability; students are encouraged to apply early for housing.
The College's housing and dining policies may have a timeline for the review and implementation of requests for accommodations based on disability. There may also be a process for appealing decisions regarding accommodations based on disability. The College's programs are subject to change, including potential accommodations for students with disabilities.
The Housing and Dining Agreement also lists non-permitted items for use in the housing facilities, and specifies permitted items for use. The College's housing and dining policies may include guidelines for the provision of reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities.
In case of any questions or concerns regarding housing and dining accommodations for students with disabilities, students are advised to contact the Office for Disability and Access (ODA).
Education and self-development can be pursued through the College's Housing and Dining policies, as they offer opportunities for personal growth and learning, especially for those with disabilities who can request accommodations from the Office for Disability and Access (ODA). These learning experiences include accessibility improvements in housing and dining facilities, as well as adjustments to meal plans and support for Emotional Support Animals (ESAs).
