Housing Accommodations

Residential living is central to the learning environment for all Cornell College students (please consult the residency requirement policy or meal plan requirement policy for details). Virtually all student needs can be met through the standard room selection process and the standard meal plan options. Every effort is made to meet students' needs within the College’s housing system and food service plan using available alternatives. However, students who believe that they have needs that cannot be met through this process may request housing or meal plan accommodations.

Examples of housing-related accommodations

Though not an exhaustive list, the most common requests we receive include:

  • A residence hall with an elevator
  • A residence hall with an accessible washroom
  • A single residence hall room

All requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered. Typically the committee is looking for information that can answer the following questions:

  • What is the barrier to access experienced by the student?
  • How does the requested accommodation address the identified barrier to access?

Requests due solely to a preference, a potential benefit to the student, or considerations about inconvenience to a potential roommate are not typically approved.

Questions?

Contact the Coordinator of Disability Services at disability_services@cornellcollege.edu, call 319.895.4207 or stop by the Student Life Office in Thomas Commons Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.