Special Housing Requests

Special Housing Request Process

Muhlenberg College students with a diagnosed medical condition that may significantly impact residential living may submit a Special Housing Request application, along with a letter from your medical provider which follows the documentation guidelines. The recommendations in the letter must be prescribed by a medical professional qualified to treat that particular condition. Documentation of a condition and recommendations of accommodations do not guarantee that an application will be approved. Please refer to the Special Housing Request application for application deadlines. 

The Special Housing Committee considers and prioritizes individual applications based on the severity of the medical condition and how it may significantly impact residential living.  The committee is composed of representatives from the following offices: Disability Services, Housing and Residential Life, Counseling Services, and Health Services. 

Students can access the application using Accommodate through Muhlenberg OneLogin. For new applicants or additional requests, an interview will be scheduled after receipt of the application and medical documents.  

New applicant Procedures for Disclosure Form: must submit their Special Housing Request application with the supporting documentation and complete the personal interview. 

To initiate the process, students should complete an application on Accommodate by following the directions below:       

• Please use your Muhlenberg username and password to access OneLogin. 
• Click on “Company: Everything” to see all tiles available. 
• Click on “Accommodate” tile.
• You should be at the home page. Click on Accommodation > Accessibility Request or use the shortcut “Disability Disclosure Form”.
• For a special housing request, please check “Yes” to complete the special housing application and upload documentation.
• ODS staff will be in contact with you to schedule an intake appointment

Re-applicant Procedures for the Special Housing Request : Students who have been previously approved will need to complete the application and request. New Documentation is needed if you are requesting an additional accommodation or requested by ODS staff. 

To initiate the process, students should complete an application on Accommodate by following the directions below:     

• Please use your Muhlenberg username and password to access OneLogin. 
• Click on “Company: Everything” to see all tiles available. 
• Click on “Accommodate” tile.
• You should be at the home page. Click on Accommodation > Supplemental > Add new
• Select housing accommodation
• Select type of housing
• Check your application type (returning w/ same, returning w/ additional/ new)
• Check the previously approved accommodation which you are requesting

Students with a diagnosed medical condition which may significantly impact residential living may submit a Special Housing Request through the Office of Disability Services. The accommodations requested through this process must be an integral component of a treatment plan prescribed by a medical professional qualified to treat that particular condition. Students are encouraged to review all facets of the documentation process including the bulleted items listed on the Special Housing Request Student Form and the Diagnostician Report Guidelines.

The Special Housing Request Committee is comprised of representatives from the Office of Disability Services, Office of Residential Services, Counseling Services, and Student Health Services. The Committee considers and prioritizes applications case-per-case based on how the severity of the medical condition may significantly impact residential living.

For further information contact the Office of Disability Services at 484-664-3825.