Residence Life Accommodations
At VCSU, our student living facilities are designed to extend your educational experience beyond the classroom. Our learning and residential environments offer a rich mix of educational, cultural, social, and recreational activities. Residence Life provides a variety of living options to meet almost any need you might have.
If you need accommodations in Residence Life due to a disability, our Disability Support Services (DSS) in the Learning Commons is here to help. We'll work with you to determine if you have a condition that qualifies as a disability and if it requires reasonable accommodations in your housing. Providing documentation will help us understand how your disability affects your living situation and what accommodations might be necessary.
Steps to Request Residence Life Accommodations
Please note: Residence Life Accommodations can take up to 60 days after a request is made and documentation is submitted.
- Complete the Application: Fill out the Residence Life Accommodations Application through the Viking Accessibility Portal.
- Provide Documentation: Submit documentation from your healthcare provider.
- Review of Request: Your request will be reviewed by the Student Academic Affairs Staff.
- Initial Meeting: Schedule an appointment to meet with one of our learning specialists.
- Determination Made: The Student Academic Affairs Staff will make a decision on your request.
- Notification of Determination: You will receive an electronic notification of the decision within 60 days of submitting your application and documentation.
If your request is approved, Residence Life staff will contact you with the next steps. If denied, you can reapply if your information was incomplete or appeal the decision by following our complaint procedure. For more information, please visit the VCSU Housing Application page.
Emotional Support Animal Requests
Please note that documentation from online verification services or providers without an ongoing therapeutic relationship with you will likely not be accepted. Also, there is no state or federal requirement for registering an emotional support animal. Registration with any entity does not prove eligibility or help in getting your request approved.
For more detailed information on requesting an emotional support animal, check out our Emotional Support Pet Policy at VCSU.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you!
Contact:
Ann Dorman
Disability Support Services & Testing Coordinator
ann.dorman@vcsu.edu