Bucknell University recognizes that some students may require exceptions to its housing assignments as a reasonable accommodation for a documented disability. As discussed below, the University has procedures in place to work with students making such requests. The Office of Accessibility Resources (OAR) requires supporting documentation from an appropriately licensed professional that outlines how a housing accommodation supports your medical/disability needs. Please be aware that a diagnosis in and of itself does not automatically qualify you for housing accommodations. Depending on the nature of the accommodation request, the availability of a housing accommodation may be quite limited. Your request and complete supporting documentation for the next academic year should be submitted to the OAR as follows: The University will make every attempt to accommodate a student's housing needs. However, if the request is submitted after the deadline, an accommodation may not be met. While the OAR understands the importance of medical confidentiality and privacy, if a request for housing is to be given full and appropriate consideration, it may be necessary for the OAR to contact the certifying professional, who cannot be a family member of the student.

It is the responsibility of the student to notify the certifying professional's office of the need for the information requested on the Housing Accommodation Request form (Professional) and to authorize the release of requested information. All documentation will be kept with the OAR, which will respect the student's confidentiality and share information only on an as- needed basis. If the form is not complete, then the OAR may not be able to proceed with a review. Housing Services and OAR will work with students who have submitted materials after the deadlines and make a conscience effort to meet the students needs. After spring break, Housing Services will notify students that OAR has approved a Housing Accommodation. The focus for Housing Services, when providing a housing assignment with an approved housing accommodation, is to meet the student's documented need. Furthermore, with the implementation of the new Residential Living Plan, Housing Services will attempt to provide an assignment location based on class year.

For example, if a single room is the housing accommodation need for a rising 2nd year student, Housing Services would provide a single in designated area as outlined by the Residential Living Plan. ac unit 5 tonsThe student will be provided the building and the type of room (i.e. air-conditioned single in Swartz Hall).portable ac units for small rooms If a student has an approved housing accommodation need that would necessitate a space in Independent Living (South Apartments, Gateways, or Bucknell West), Housing Services would provide an individual assignment for that student, but not provide the specific location (i.e. apartment number) until the Room Draw process has been completed.mini ac unit uk Students with an approved housing accommodation need will also receive a lottery number for Room Draw.

If a student decides to proceed through room draw and selects a housing assignment, the previous assignment provided by Housing Services will be replaced by the selected assignment. Proceeding through Room Draw would allow the student the opportunity to select a space that met their need and their desire to live with friends. After Room Draw has concluded, a student is able to request a room change to a different space on campus. Typically, students are looking to upgrade to a different space they could not acquire during the selection process. For example, a group of students may have chosen a Gateway apartment because the South Apartments were all taken. The group can complete a room change request and if a South Apartment becomes available, they would be switched to that apartment. The submitted Room Change Requests forms are processed in class year and lottery number order. Students who will reside in a Fraternity House, Sorority Housing, Affinity Housing, Residential Colleges, Sophomore Substance Free, or Sophomore Quiet Living and have a specific need for a Housing Accommodation (i.e. air-conditioning, single room, etc.), must go through this process.

For example, if air-conditioning is a determined accommodation, the University will provide and install a unit into a student's room, unless the space already has a room that can meet the student's need. In this scenario, Housing Services will inform the leadership of the group of their need. Students are not permitted to install their own air-conditioning units, window or stand-alone. All rooms are fully-furnished for each person. Rooms include air conditioning, heat, high-speed Internet access, one micro-fridge unit and cable TV service. A premium channel upgrade is available. Loft beds are also available, per request. Note: beds are 80" long and use extra-long twin sheets. All halls feature a laundry room, study lounge, snack vending machines, full fire protection system and 24-hour security. All halls communities are non-smoking environments. No alcohol is permitted. LEARN ABOUT LIFE ON CAMPUS On-Campus University Housing Communities Campus Recreation Center Hall

Where would you like to live? A co-ed, 12-story hall that houses 680 students in quad, triple, double and single rooms. CAMPUS RECREATION CENTER HALL Suite-style units with 2 single bedrooms, bathroom and entry space, accommodating up to 230 students. This co-ed 5-story traditional hall accommodates up to 300 students in double and quad rooms. A co-ed 12-story traditional hall for 700 students in single, triple and quad rooms. Recently-renovated Morgens Hall features 12 floors of apartment style-living, housing 456 students. Suite-style accommodations for 168 residents. The hall is co-ed by suite, with four people each having an individual bedroom. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible accommodations are available. The newly renovated twin of Morgens Hall is open for residency with apartment-style living on 12 floors for 465 students. A co-ed, 11-story traditional hall that houses 450 students in double and single rooms. Stratford Heights is home to 693 residents in co-ed suite-style housing.

The property comprises 19 houses and a 152-bed Tower Hall with a diverse student community. This hall serves 419 with suite-style accommodations, which are co-ed by suite. Most suites are arranged with four people sharing two double bedrooms. University Park Apartments houses 749 residents in an upscale apartment community. 2-bedroom/2-bath doubles or 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath singles are available. Special Interest and Honors Housing 2016-2017 Interested in living with students in your college or sharing common interests? Special floors allow you to live with students who share the same or similar academic programs. Each year we offer about a dozen different floors focused on various areas. While no one is required to choose a special interest option, potential benefits include having common classes with roommates or neighbors and ease in forming study groups. See the tables below for Special Interest alternatives. If you find options that interest you, rank your preferences before you complete your housing application online.