University of Illinois students have a vast number of options for housing during one’s studies. All students are highly encouraged to explore the many options available, including University Housing, Private Certified Housing, and community apartment living. To pursue disability-related housing accommodations, Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES) is available to help navigate available options.
Students with disabilities have a variety of options for accessible living environments/accommodations at the University of Illinois. Both University Housing and Private Certified Housing have accessible accommodations to meet the needs of students with disabilities. If you need ADA accommodations through Housing, you will need to first register with DRES as a student with a disability and then follow the instructions on the University Housing website. Beckwith Residential Support Services on the first floor of Nugent Hall is available for students with severe physical disabilities who need assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) and require personal assistant services.
University Housing and Private Certified Housing Accommodations: If you believe you require housing accommodations due to a documented disability-related condition, you will need to register with the Division of Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES) in addition to submitting your housing application. DRES is responsible for providing services to students with disabilities and is available to consult with other areas of campus regarding ADA accessibility issues. For further information on housing accommodations, you can visit the Housing website, and we strongly encourage you to follow up with Housing regarding any approved disability-related housing accommodations.
Those who want to explore accessible apartment options in the community should contact the University’s Tenant Union for assistance with reviewing leases, dealing with landlord problems, and locating housing.