Housing Accommodation Requests

The ADS Housing Accommodation Committee reviews housing accommodation requests to determine what is needed to provide equal access to TU's residence halls on campus. The Committee engages in an interactive process with the student, Housing and Residential Life (HRL) staff and other TU departments as needed. 

Applying for Housing Accommodations

IMPORTANT: You must have a housing contract with Housing and Residence Life or Capstone Properties PRIOR to requesting housing accommodations.  Please refer to Housing and Residence Life (HRL) for housing deposit requirements and deadlines.

Step 1: Complete the housing contract process with Housing and Residence Life or Capstone Properties.

Step 2: Submit an  ADS application 

Step 3: Complete the Request for Housing Accommodations Verification Form (PDF).

  • This form must be completed by a licensed healthcare provider within the field of specialty pertaining to the disability. 
  • The information provided by the student and the healthcare provider must:
    • Be recent (within the current year of applying for housing)
    • Document a disability
    • Establish a direct link between the disability and the need for the requested housing accommodation
  • Submit the completed Request for Housing Accommodations Verification Form by email  fax 410-704-4247, or deliver to the ADS office, University Union, Suite 146

PLEASE NOTE: There is a different process for requesting an Emotional Support Animal in housing. See Emotional Support Animals for further information.

Submission Deadlines

Housing accommodation requests can be submitted to ADS at any time. However, for best consideration in terms of living space availability, students should submit their housing accommodation requests before or on the dates below: 

  • Returning students: February 24 for the next academic year
  • New students: June 2 for the next academic year

Approval Process

  • The ADS Housing Accommodation Committee meets to review students' request and documentation.
  • A determination email is sent to the student's TU email address.
  • Approved housing accommodations are communicated to Housing and Residence Life.
  • Housing and Residence Life determines the students room assignment based on the approved accommodation(s) and current space availability.  
  • Students will be placed on a waitlist if their housing accommodation request is approved but is not available at the time.  They will be moved when a vacancy occurs.

Important Points to Remember:

  •  Requests for preferred residence halls and/or roommate (s) are not considered through the accommodation process. 
  • Students must contact Housing and Residence Life or Capstone Properties with all inquiries related to features or specifications of their housing assignment.  ADS is unable to provide detailed information regarding residence halls and rooms. 
  • Disability documentation provided to ADS will be kept confidential and shared  with relevant staff in a discreet manner and only as needed to evaluate the accommodation request.   

*Please be aware that applying for housing accommodations is a separate process from requesting classroom/academic accommodations. Please see ADS's Getting Started website for further information.