Housing Accommodations

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On Screen Text: Housing Medical Accommodations Process

• Step 1: Submit Housing Medical Accommodations Request Form
• Step 2: Send a copy of your Request Form and a link to the Medical Care Provider Verification Form to your doctor/medical professional
• Step 3: Reply to the email from DCL with your decision to set up a follow up meeting
• Step 4: Receive your housing assignment, that will meet your approved accommodation(s) or discuss next steps for denied requests.

Here are some important details about each step:

Step 1: Request Form

• Submit by June 1
• Form should be filled out by the student
• Provide as much detail as possible
• Draw a clear line between the condition and how the accommodation will help
• Only include conditions you can provide medical verification form

Step 2: Verification Form

• Send your medical care provider a copy of your completed Request Form and the link to the Verification Form
• The provider cannot be a family member
• Most physical condition documentation must be within 1 year of the request
• Most mental health condition documentation must be within 6 months of the request

Step 3: Schedule Meeting

• The Housing Medical Accommodations Committee meets every 2 weeks and reviews complete requests on a rolling basis.
• You will receive confirmation emails throughout the process; please respond promptly when needed.
• If your request (or part of your request) is denied, you will still schedule a meeting to discuss options moving forward.

Step 4: Housing Assignment

• If your request is approved, you will receive a housing assignment that meets your approved accommodation
• All assignments will be in first-year housing areas, with your peers
• Students typically receive their assignments in early July through their MyHousing Portal

Please direct questions to dclaccommodations@brandeis.edu.