Requesting Housing Accommodations

All requests for housing accommodations must include documentation prepared by a qualified evaluator. At minimum the documentation must substantiate the student’s disabling condition and verify the student’s current need for accommodations in order to have equal access to the residential environments. Please review the Documentation Guidelines for Disability Resources learn more about the type of information the Housing Accommodation Review Committee will look for in your documentation.

Step 2. Submit the Public Accommodation Request Form

Students who are not already registered with Disability Resources should submit the Public Accommodation Request form and upload their documentation of disability with this form. If you do not have access to your documentation at the time that you submit the form we can also accept documentation through mail, email, or fax. However, if you choose to submit documentation through one of these alternate means please keep in mind that your request will not be considered complete until we receive both your form submission and documentation.

All requests for housing accommodations must include documentation prepared by a qualified evaluator and the Housing Accommodation Review Committee requires updated documentation each year that a student requests housing accommodations. At minimum the documentation must substantiate the student’s disabling condition and verify the student’s current need for accommodations in order to have equal access to the residential environments. Please review Documentation Guidelines to learn more about the type of information the Housing Accommodation Review Committee will look for in your documentation.

Step 2. Submit the Supplemental Form through Access WashU

Students who have requested accommodations of any type in the past must log in to Access WashU and submit a supplemental request in order to request a change or addition to their current accommodations. Step-by-step directions to complete the supplemental request are below.

1. Navigate to Access WashU.
2. Log in with your WUSTL Key.
3. Select the “Accommodation” tab on the menu bar on the left-hand side of the page.
4. From the drop-down options choose the second option “Supplemental”.
5. Choose “Add New”.
6. Fill out all form fields and click “Submit”.

Documentation of disability can be uploaded through the Supplemental Request. If you do not have access to your documentation at the time that you submit the form we can also accept documentation through mail, email, or fax. However, if you choose to submit documentation through one of these alternate means please keep in mind that your request will not be considered complete until we receive both your form submission and documentation.

For Transportation and Proximity to Academic Buildings: No, all on-campus residential buildings are considered to be within close proximity to academic buildings and other campus facilities. Students whose disabilities may limit their ability to walk and/or carry a heavy backpack for long distances are encouraged to utilize the Campus Circulator and/or Medical Escort Service when traveling across campus. More information about these options can be found on the Parking and Transportation Services website.

For Environmental Allergens: No, the University has conducted tests of environmental allergen levels throughout the Residential Life buildings. The results of these tests found that there is not a significant difference in allergen level between the various building types. To reduce exposure to environmental allergens, students are encouraged to follow the guidelines of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology by bringing allergen-proof fabric covers for bedding, a dehumidifier, and/or HEPA filter air purifier for use in their residence hall rooms.

For Distraction-Reduced Study Space: No, by nature, residential housing is not a distraction-reduced environment. Students are encouraged to explore the many study spaces throughout campus to find a quiet study location and are welcome to contact Disability Resources for recommendations.