Accommodation Requests

Generally, residence and room assignments are made based on a randomized lottery system that takes into consideration your preferences. However, we recognize that some students have unique circumstances that require special consideration. If this describes you, here’s what you need to know:

We can’t guarantee that all requests will be accommodated, but we will work with you in finding a living situation that meets your needs. Most of our residences can accommodate a variety of accommodation needs. For a list of the most common requests and associated residence locations, consult the Accommodation Request Assignment Locations summary linked here or outlined below.
If you are requesting an accommodation request because of medical, mental health issues or disabilities, we ask that you have a professional who is working with you directly to provide confirmation on the request form that can be downloaded below. 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.
You will need to complete and submit an Accommodation Request Form with supporting documentation. We will keep the information you share confidential, but may need to consult with others within the university (ie. Student Accessibility Services) in order to provide you with the most suitable accommodation.
When you have completed the Accommodation Request Form, including the section completed by the professional, submit it to Residence Admissions by 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.

Here is a list of the types of accommodations and potential residence locations:

Category	Condition	Needs	Locations
Medical	Diabetes	Privacy, single room In some cases, access to private or semi-private washroom	All residences (except Arts House or Watson)
Medical	Crohns, IBS, Celiac or similar	Access to private or semi- private washroom	East Residence East Village Lambton Suite L/A Single with ensuite
Mobility	Mobility requiring motorized equipment (wheelchair or scooter)	Accessible washroom Private room Ramps, door openers	East Residence Dundas accessible suite East Village accessible suites L/A First Floor commons
Mobility	Crutches, knee injury, limited ability to walk distances or stairs	No stairs Central location	East Residences East Village accessible suites Lambton L/A Mills
Hearing	Hearing impaired, any level	Strobe alarm Bed shaker	All residences
Vision	Visually impaired, any level	Central location Natural light Single room	All residences
Vision	Visually imparied with service animal	Residence with Service Dog for the visually impaired	East Village West Residence Possible assignment in consultation with Director
Cultural/Religious	Kosher food requirement	No meal plan	No special assignment required, use lottery
Cultural/Religious	Halal food requirement	No meal plan	No special assignment required, use lottery
Cultural/Religious	Single gender, no mixing of genders	Single gender residence	Choice of residence determined by lottery Room type manually checked and assigned
Cultural/Religious	Cultural need for ritual act (ie. prayers, Zoroastrian, etc.)	Depends on situation, access to bookable common area or private room	Choice of residence determined by lottery Room type manually checked and assigned
Cultural/Religious	Request for specific religion roommate		No action, we do not collect this information
Learning Disability	ADHD/ADD Request for quiet area	Quiet or private room	Choice of residence determined by lottery Room type manually checked and assigned
Learning Disability	ADHD/ADD Request for active community	Multi-occupancy for stimulation, social	Choice of residence determined by lottery Room type manually checked and assigned
Learning Disability	Dyslexia/cognitive processing disorder	Single room	Choice of residence determined by lottery Room type manually checked and assigned
Dietary	Kosher/Halal etc.	Kosher/Halal food requirement	Choice of residence determined by lottery Manually assigned if more multiple assignments can be grouped together (ie. East suite or townhouse)
Dietary	Vegan, gluten free or vegetarian diet	Special diet	Choice of residence determined by lottery Manually assignment if more multiple assignments can be grouped together (ie. East suite or townhouse)
Dietary	Food allergies - peanut free, lactose, dairy, gluten	Special diet	Choice of residence determined by lottery Manually assignment if more multiple assignments can be grouped together (ie. East suite or townhouse)
Psychological/Mental Health	Anxiety Disorder	Quiet or private room	Choice of residence determined by lottery Room type manually checked and assigned
Psychological/Mental Health	Depression	Specific roommate or single room	Choice of residence determined by lottery Room type manually checked and assigned
Psychological/Mental Health	OCD	Room type Roommate request	Choice of residence determined by lottery Room type manually checked and assigned
Psychological/Mental Health	Schizophrenia, paranoia, etc.	Single room	Choice of residence determined by lottery Room type manually checked and assigned
Service Animal	Support animal or registered Service Animal * Consultation with the Director of Housing required before permission is granted	Various Requests	East Village West Residence

To apply for an accommodation to your housing assignment, download the following:

2020 Accommodation Request Form

List of Accommodation Request Assignment Locations

Accommodation Requests

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