Office of Residential Life
Evaluation of Housing Requests Based on Medical or Disability Related Needs
Housing assignments and the residential learning environment are integral parts of Denison University programs. A team evaluates all requests for need-based housing assignments carefully. Below is a summary of the factors considered when evaluating housing requests.
Severity Of The Condition
- Is impact of the condition life threatening if the request is not met?
- Is there a negative health impact that may be permanent if the request is not met?
- Is the request an integral component of a treatment plan for the condition in question?
- What is the likely impact on academic performance if the request is not met?
- What is the likely impact on social development if the request is not met?
- What is the likely impact on the student's level of comfort if the request is not met?
Timing Of The Request
- Was the request made with initial housing request?
- Was the request made before the deadline for housing requests for the semester in question?
- Was the request made as soon as possible after identifying the need. (Based on date of diagnosis, receipt of housing assignment, change in status, etc.)
Feasibility & Availability
- Is space available that meets the student's needs?
- Is the student in special interest housing? If so, can the requested configuration be meet within that area?
- Can space be adapted to provide the requested configuration without creating a safety hazard (electrical load, emergency egress, etc.)?
- Are there other effective methods or housing configurations that would achieve similar benefits as the requested configuration?
- How does meeting this request impact housing commitments to other students?
- Is the cost of meeting the request prohibitive?
For more information, contact: Jennifer Grube Vestal