In accordance with applicable federal, state and local disability laws, The University of Tampa will make every effort to provide reasonable housing accommodations for students who have a qualifying disability. Any student needing accommodations related to University housing or meal plan options should contact the associate director of Student Accessibility and Academic Support in Student Accessibility Services to request appropriate accommodations and provide supporting documentation. Student Accessibility Services and Residence Life work collaboratively in order to provide appropriate housing accommodations for eligible students living on-campus.
Accommodation requests and documentation should be submitted by the deadlines (New fall students – May 1, New spring students – Oct. 1, Continuing students – Feb.1); requests submitted after posted deadlines will still be considered but will be subject to space availability. Student Accessibility Services will notify Residence Life regarding students who are approved for accommodations. Assignments will be made directly by Residence Life based on the approved accommodations.
If reasonable accommodations cannot immediately be satisfied due to capacity/facility design/availability/etc., the student’s request will be given priority over other housing requests. Each student’s request will be reviewed on an individual basis and may require a meeting with the associate director of Student Accessibility and Academic Support in Student Accessibility Services.
Documentation for housing accommodations should include:
- diagnosis or statement of the student’s condition from the student’s treating professional;
- clear description of the desired housing configuration. This does not include requesting specific residence halls; and
- an explanation of how the request relates to the impact of the student’s disability or condition.
All documentation must be typed, on letterhead and with a signature from the student’s treating professional.
Students should submit their housing accommodation requests and supporting documentation via an Accommodation Request. Any questions concerning documentation requirements should be directed to the associate director of Student Accessibility and Academic Support at accessibility.services@ut.edu or (813) 257-3266.