Student Housing Guide
Reasonable Accommodations for Housing
- The Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) at UDC processes accommodation requests confidentially through an interactive process that includes documentation review and coordination with housing and faculty.
- Each semester, students receive a formal accommodation letter outlining approved adjustments and how to access them.
- Common accommodations include modified housing features, accessible living arrangements, assistive technology, extended exam time, note-taking services, and adaptive furniture.
Rights and Responsibilities
- Students have a right to privacy—disability information will not be disclosed to faculty or classmates without consent.
- UDC must process requests promptly, maintain confidentiality, and provide equally effective accommodations.
- Students are responsible for submitting complete documentation and renewing accommodation requests each semester.
ARC Services
ARC offers a comprehensive suite of resources, including:
- Adaptive technology, interpreters, FM systems
- Note-taking support, priority registration, extended exam times
- Assistance with alternative media formats and housing/navigation aids
- Formal grievance procedures if accommodations are denied or mismanaged.
How To Get Started
- Contact ARC by phone, email, or in person at Building 39.
- Complete the ARC Registration Form with current semester details.
- Submit recent and relevant disability documentation that includes functional limitations.
- Meet with an ARC counselor to develop your accommodation plan (processing time: 1–2 weeks).
- Coordinate with Residence Life using the HRL-ARC form for housing adjustments or ESA approval.
- For ESAs, submit the ESA form along with veterinary and vaccination documentation.
Policies and Required Forms
- Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Explains how accommodations are determined and administered. Available through ARC or the student portal.
- Service and Emotional Support Animal Policy:
- Service animals (dogs or miniature horses trained to perform disability-related tasks) do not require registration but must comply with ADA guidelines.
- Emotional support animals (ESAs) fall under Fair Housing regulations. ESA registration is required to secure approval for residence accommodations.
- Service/ESA Animal Registration Form: Submit this form with current documentation each semester to remain registered with ARC.
- HRL-ARC Information Request Form: Used to initiate or modify housing accommodations in coordination with Residence Life.