Students requesting accessible housing or/ accommodations based on a documented disability or medical condition must apply through the Office of Accessibility Please understand that single rooms are limited and may not be available.
Students who have approved medical singles via an accommodation letter from the Office of Accessibility will be charged a double rate.
Students are encouraged to apply for housing accommodations as early as possible.
Medical Single Room Placement Procedure
Notre Dame of Maryland is committed to the support of students with disabilities in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Fair Housing Act, as amended, and their implementing regulations. A student seeking reasonable housing accommodations must have a qualifying disability. All disabilities must be sufficiently documented by a licensed provider with expertise in the area of diagnosis.
To determine eligibility, the student must self-identify with the Office of Accessibility and provide examples of how the disabling condition impacts their daily life and their ability to live in standard housing. The Office of Accessibility will review your documentation to determine whether you are eligible to receive a Medical Single Room Accommodation. If approved, the Director of Accessibility will notify the relevant offices necessary to implement the accommodation (e.g., Residence Life, Business Office, etc.). Information about the diagnosis and treatment of your condition remains confidential and will not be shared.
Please note that providing the university with medical information does not guarantee a housing accommodation. Medical single rooms are reserved for individuals who document substantial needs and for whom living with a roommate is not viable.
A recommendation from the Office of Accessibility of a Medical Single room is subject to renewal each academic year as needed unless waived by the Director of Accessibility. Please make sure that your medical/mental health provider provides you with the appropriate and current documentation.
Additional information is available at the Office of Accessibility webpage.