Housing Accommodations

Single rooms are limited and typically reserved for students with approved disability accommodations. Like all other disability accommodations, Capital University takes into account a student’s self-report and documentation to decide whether an accommodation is needed for equal access. While a single room may make a student more comfortable or help alleviate some stress related to or caused by a disability, this is not the primary function of an accommodation. Accommodations are meant to ensure equal access for students living on campus. Students wishing to apply for a single room should do so before the Housing Accommodation Approval deadline listed on our webpage.

Residence Halls are classified as living areas and are not designed to meet the same standards as academic study areas. If you are having trouble studying in your residence, many of the academic buildings on campus have seating areas that can provide a less distracting environment. The Blackmore Library has study rooms available by reservation. Academic Success is located on the 2nd floor of Blackmore Library and provides peer tutoring and academic coaching to all students.

While time alone can be beneficial to some students with disabilities, this need does not mean that having a roommate prevents a student’s equal access to campus. There are other places on campus where students can spend time alone to decompress, such as the Accessibility Services Sensory Space in the Ruff Learning Center, or the The Center for Health and Wellness' Quiet Room in the Kline Building. Also, feel free to reach out to The Center for Health and Wellness to utilize their free mental health counseling services for students.

While difficulties with roommates can sometimes exacerbate disability symptoms, interpersonal conflicts are not indicative of an access issue and do not fall under the scope of OAS. The Office of Residential Life can provide resources and strategies on how to mediate roommate conflicts. Your RA is trained on how to help in these situations and will escalate to professional staff if needed. Also, do not hesitate to reach out to the Office of Residential Life: residencelife@capital.edu 

Please discuss these concerns with your Accessibility Specialist during your intake meeting. Our office will work with you, Dining Services, and Residential Life to discuss your options and come up with a plan to best mitigate any allergy-related concerns.

While single rooms at Capital University are typically reserved for students with approved disability accommodations, there is sometimes availability to place other students in these rooms. Please mark this preference on your housing application in eRezLife, and the Office of Residential Life will attempt to accommodate this preference if space permits.

No. If a single room is granted as an approved accommodation by OAS, students will be charged the rate that they would have been charged if they did not have a disability-related accommodation. If you have questions or concerns about your charges, please contact Residential Life and Accessibility Services as soon as possible. 

The housing accommodation approval deadline ensures that students with specific accommodations are placed in a space that meets the accommodation before general housing selection process takes place. While housing accommodations can be approved at any time, placement into a space that meets the accommodation is subject to room availability. Students may have to wait until the following semester or term if their accommodation is approved after the deadline.

"Students approved for housing accommodations before the deadline will be assigned prior to Housing Selection. The assignment will be to the most modest housing option that meets their approved accommodation which ensures that all required accommodations are met. During the regular Housing Selection process, these students may choose to upgrade to other available housing options, if their selection time and space availability allow.
 
For example, an upperclass student approved for a single room accommodation would typically be placed in a single in Saylor-Ackermann. During Housing Selection, if a single in Trinity Suites is available at their selection time, they would have the option to select it."