Housing and Dietary Accommodations

Students seeking housing accommodations related to a disability must complete the Housing Accommodation Request form and submit all required medical documentation by the recommended dates listed below. To ensure timely review, all steps in the process should be completed by the deadline. Accommodations will be reviewed in the order of complete submission (i.e., application and supporting documentation). Requests submitted on time will receive full consideration and priority; however, accommodations are still subject to room availability and inventory. Once your housing offer has been confirmed and accepted, we strongly advise submitting your application and documentation promptly, as waiting until the deadline may limit our ability to review and process materials in a timely manner. Late requests may be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Any approved accommodations after the indicated dates may be limited and/or subject to the wait-list. The Office of Housing and Residential Life will notify students of their housing accommodation assignments once placements have been finalized.

• Students must be confirmed for on-campus housing before applying for housing accommodations through ARS.
• Housing accommodation requests must be based on the barriers and impact of a documented disability; preferences alone do not qualify for evaluation by ARS.
• Requests are considered for individual students only, and ARS cannot accommodate requests for specific roommates, suite mates, or residence halls.
• ARS makes every effort to review requests submitted by the recommended deadline; however, approval is not guaranteed, and processing timelines may vary depending on the complexity of the requested accommodation(s) and the documentation provided.
• Students must submit a new housing accommodation request each year once their on-campus housing status has been confirmed.
• If a housing accommodation request is approved, the Office of Housing and Residential Life is notified and oversees the housing arrangements, including placements and any necessary reassignments.

Single-occupancy studio apartments are automatically reserved for all study abroad students at Berklee Valencia. Single-occupancy studio apartment units come equipped with a desk, kitchen, and private bathroom. If you have additional housing accommodation requests, please contact our office directly. 

Documentation should be submitted by a qualified medical provider or clinician and include: 

• documentation stating specifically the housing accommodation request;
• supporting information regarding the nature of the student's disability and a detailed rationale for how the housing accommodation will provide equal access in the Berklee residence hall relative to the disability; and
• a clear diagnostic statement of the student's diagnosis/disability.
• official letterhead (name, license/certification, area of specialization, credentials, contact information).

Documentation should be submitted by a qualified medical provider and/or registered dietitian and include: 

• supporting information regarding an accommodation that provides equal access to dining facilities;
• a list of allergies or restrictions and how they might affect the student's disability or disabilities;
• a clear diagnostic statement of the student's condition(s), including diagnosis/disability; and
• official letterhead (name, license/certification, area of specialization, credentials, contact information).

Asthma and Allergy Conditions form (printable)