Accessibility Requests

Finding a Residence That Works for You

Generally speaking, residence and room assignments are based on a randomized lottery system that takes into consideration your building and room type preferences. However, we recognize that some students have unique circumstances that require special consideration. 

We can’t guarantee that all requests will be accommodated, but we will work with you in finding a living situation that best meets your needs. Most of our residences can accommodate a variety of accommodation situations. For a list of the most common requests and associated residence locations, consult the summary of potential locations outlined below.

 

To Submit an Accessibility Accommodation Request:

1. Complete your Residence Application on the Housing Portal and indicate on your form that you have an accessibility accommodation need. 
2. You will be directed to complete an Accessibility Accommodation Form on the Housing Portal.
3. Complete all sections of the form and follow instructions to download the Accommodation form to be validated and signed by your attesting professional.
4. Your attesting professional is an unrelated practitioner who is working directly with you who can confirm your specific accommodation needs, including but not limited to a physician, specialist, counsellor, teacher or therapist.  If citing lifestyle, cultural or religious reasons, an attesting professional's supporting document/signature is not always necessary. We will contact you if we require additional information.
5. You can print the form directly from the Housing Portal or download the  Accessibility Accommodation Form.  
6. Upload your completed Accessibility Accommodation Form, including the section completed by the professional, and submit it to Residence Admissions through the Housing Portal, email or fax.

 

Medical Marijuana

In consideration of revised legislation around the use of marijuana for medical purposes, Student Housing Services, in consultation with campus stakeholders, has developed a Medical Marijuana Policy for accommodating authorized individuals. This Policy is intended to balance the need to accommodate the medical needs of an individual with the potential impact on the health and safety of the surrounding residence community, as well as meeting any legal obligations that may exist.

Service Animals 

Service animals are permitted in residence in two locations (East Village Townhouses and West Residence), subject to conditions and appropriate documentation. Students requesting permission to bring a service animal to residence must meet with the Director of Housing prior to approval being granted.

How We Assign

We are able to accommodate most disabilities and special needs in a variety of different residence communities. Your assignment will be based on several factors, as follows: a) your preferences as listed on your Residence Application, b) your accommodation needs as outlined by your supporting documentation, c) our availability of specific room type and facilities, and d) your lottery number.

 

Accommodations and Potential Residence Locations

 

Condition	Housing Request	Location(s)
Diabetes	Single room, low-washroom ratio	East Village Lambton South apartment East Residence 6 person apt
Mobility requiring motorized equipment (wheelchair or scooter)	Accessible doorways, ramps, walk-in shower, grab bars	East Village L/A first floor commons
Mobility requiring no stairs, and no motorized equipment	First-floor location	L/A Mills Lambton East Residence East Village
Hearing impaired, any level	Strobe	All residences, except Mills and Lambton Halls
Visually impaired, any level	Natural light	Any residence
Visually impaired with a service animal	Service animal must be approved by Director	East Village West Residence
Cultural/religious - Kosher or Halal	Kosher/Halal kitchen Exemption from meal plan	No guarantee, but we will put similar requests together if possible Kosher/Halal can be accommodated on meal plan
Cultural/religious - single-gender	Choice of residence determined by lottery	All residences have a single-gender rooms.  Single gendered floors, or suites in East Village, East Residence, Watson Hall (female) and Lennox C.  Single-gender alcoves in South Residence.
Cultural/religious - same faith or ethnicity		We do not collect this information on the residence application
ADHD/ADD	Request for quiet area and single room OR Request for multi-occupancy for social stimulation	Location of residence determined by lottery
Learning Disability - Dyslexia/cognitive processing disorder	Single room, quiet area	East Village Study Intensive area Lennox C Study Intensive area All residences
Vegan, gluten-free or vegetarian diet	Access to kitchen, exemption from meal plan	All residences. Dietary needs can be accommodated on a meal plan.
Anxiety or Panic Disorder Depression	Single room  OR Double room with specified support roommate	All residences. Location based on random lottery.  Manual assignment check to ensure roommate is assigned.
Support animal or registered Service Animal	Must be approved by the Director of Housing	East Village  West Residence

 

If you require any information or document on this website in an alternative format, please contact Student Housing at housing@uoguelph.ca