Accommodations

Medical Needs

If you need accommodations for a specific medical condition, please create a file with the Student Access Center. Make sure to include documentation of your condition and a detailed description of the housing accommodation you need.  

To prepare for emergencies, you are also encouraged to create your own personal action plan. 

Gender Inclusive Housing

KU is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming community. Gender Inclusive Housing offers students the option to share a suite with peers, regardless of sex, gender identity, or gender expression.  

KU Student Housing also supports students of all sexualities and gender identities by providing individualized accommodations tailored to their unique needs. 

Emotional Support Animals

An Emotional Support Animal (ESA) is an animal that offers personal comfort to individuals with disabilities. Housing & Residence Life provides accommodations for ESAs; however, these are limited to residential spaces and do not apply to other areas of the university. For more details, please review the KU Policy on Animals in Buildings. 

Students with a documented disability who live in Housing & Residence Life and wish to request an ESA as an accommodation must register with the Student Access Center through their online application. After you submit your application, an access specialist will contact you to learn your concerns, answer questions, or request additional documentation. 

If you have questions about the process or need assistance uploading your documents, please contact the Student Access Center at 785-864-4064 or email access@ku.edu. 

Dietary Assistance

KU Dining Services is dedicated to meeting your dietary needs, including accommodations for food allergies, medical conditions, or religious practices. Please visit their website for more details.