Housing Accommodations
Housing accommodations may be needed for students who feel that:
- living in a traditional setting may not work,
- they will need something additional in that setting, or
- for students who need accessible rooms.
Requesting Housing Accommodations
Housing & Residential Life works in partnership with Accessibility Services to provide housing accommodations for students with documented disabilities. Each student’s needs are determined on a case-by-case basis.
The Accommodation Process
For full consideration, requests based on medical need must be received by:
- May 15 for housing beginning Fall Semester
- December 1 for housing beginning Spring Semester
Step 1: Apply for Housing in your BSU e-Services account under the Housing and Dining tab.
Step 2: Contact Accessibility Services! Please call 218-766-2139 or schedule online to set up an appointment.
Step 3: Submit a BSU Accessibility Services Application
Step 4: Work with a qualified health care provider to have them complete and submit the Health Care Form.
Step 5: Meet with Accessibility Services at your scheduled time to discuss accommodations.
Emotional Support Animals (ESAs)
An Emotional Support Animal (ESA) is an animal that provides comfort to an individual with a disability in their living environment and is a housing accommodation authorized by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the federal Fair Housing Act. Check out the Bemidji State University Emotional Support Animal Policy for more information.
Applications for an ESA must be approved through Accessibility Services and Housing & Residential Life prior to arrival on campus.
Please follow the steps outlined above to request an ESA.