- Click here if you have not already completed the New Applicant Accommodations Request form
- Once the form is completed, check the acknowledgment box and select "submit request"
- Submit your Verification of Disability Form and any relevant medical documentation (see documentation guidelines) to the Abilities Office via email or by scheduling an on-campus appointment.
- Schedule and complete intake interview with the Assistant Director of Abilities Office
SCHEDULE INTAKE INTERVIEW
4.The Abilities Office will complete a file review and send the student a status
email with instructions for next steps (review can take 5-10 business days or more during high volume periods)
5.The student will progress through the following status phases:
UNVERIFIED ACTION REQUIRED—documentation has not been received or the documentation has been reviewed and does
not meet documentation guidelines. The student may be referred for external resources
(i.e., DRS) at this status.
UNDER REVIEW—The accommodation request has been received. Disability documentation is on file.
- Student completes the intake interview
PENDING--Abilities Office sends one or more of the following documents to student for signatures.
- Student receives an email via Adobe Sign with the following documents:
- STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES (requires review, initials and signature)
- DOCUMENTATION REVIEW (requires review, and signature)
- DOCUMENTATION GUIDELINES (for your records/no signature required)
- ACCOMMODATION AGREEMENT (requires review, and signature)
- ADDITIONAL POLICIES (as applicable) (requires review, and signature)
IN PROCESS—All “PENDING” documents have been signed by the student and received by AO.
- The student receives an email with Accommodation Letters (and other documents as applicable)
- Each letter/document is individually addressed to the course instructor per student’s
current schedule.
- Once the student signs the letter/document, the letter is moved on to the professor
for a signature
- If the student DOES NOT want a specific professor to receive the letter, the student
SHOULD NOT sign that letter. The letter WILL NOT go to the individual professor if
the student does not sign.
All documents are sent and signed via Adobe Sign. Once all signatures have been captured,
the student receives an email from Adobe Sign with the final pdf. Students are highly
encouraged to download all final documents and save them for their personal records.
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- Click here if you have not already completed the Renewing Applicant Accommodations Request form
- The Abilities Office will complete a file review and send the student a status email
with instructions for the next steps (review can take 5-10 business or more during high volume periods)
- The student will progress through the following status phases:
UNVERIFIED—documentation does not meet documentation guidelines.
- Student receives an email via Adobe Sign with the following documents:
- DOCUMENTATION REVIEW (requires review, and signature)
- DOCUMENTATION GUIDELINES (for your records/no signature required) This document can provide valuable information to you and your health professional
when completing updated documentation.
UNDER REVIEW--The accommodation request has been received and reviewed. Disability documentation
is reviewed.
PENDING--Abilities Office sends documents to student for signatures.
- Student receives an email via Adobe Sign with the following documents:
- STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES (requires review, initials and signature)
- DOCUMENTATION REVIEW (requires review, and signature)
- DOCUMENTATION GUIDELINES (for your records/no signature required)
- ACCOMMODATION AGREEMENT (requires review, and signature)
- ADDITIONAL POLICIES (as applicable) (requires review, and signature)
IN PROCESS--All “PENDING” documents have been signed by student and received by AO.
- The student receives an email with Accommodation Letters (and other documents as applicable)
- Each letter/document is individually addressed to the course instructor per student’s
current schedule.
- Once the student signs the letter/document, the letter is moved on to the professor
for a signature
- If the student DOES NOT want a specific professor to receive the letter, the student
SHOULD NOT sign that letter. The letter WILL NOT go to the individual professor if
the student does not sign.
All documents are sent and signed via Adobe Sign. Once all signatures have been captured,
the student receives an email from Adobe Sign with the final pdf. Students are highly
encouraged to download all final documents and save them for their personal records.
The student is active for that semester and all documentation has been received.
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Chicago State University understands that college students seeking housing accommodations may require adjustments to ensure equal access to the residence facilities.
As an institution, we are committed to complying with the requirements of the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Fair Housing Act to provide reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities.
However, please note that housing is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage you to
submit your requests for accommodations as soon as possible to ensure we have adequate
time to process your request.
If you require single-room occupancy, please provide appropriate documentation from
a licensed healthcare professional outlining your need for the accommodation. We will
work with you to identify an appropriate accommodation that meets your needs and complies
with our policies.
We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and accessible housing environment for all our students, and we look forward to working with you to meet
your accommodation needs
- Click here if you have not already completed the Housing Accommodations Request form
- The Abilities Office will complete a file review and send the student a status email
with instructions for the next steps (review can take 5-10 business or more during high volume periods)
- The student will progress through the following status phases:
UNVERIFIED—documentation does not meet documentation guidelines.
- Student receives an email via Adobe Sign with the following documents:
- DOCUMENTATION REVIEW (requires review, and signature)
- DOCUMENTATION GUIDELINES (for your records/no signature required) This document can provide valuable information to you and your health professional
when completing updated documentation.
UNDER REVIEW--The accommodation request has been received and reviewed. Disability documentation
is reviewed.
PENDING--Abilities Office sends documents to student for signatures.
- Student receives an email via Adobe Sign with the following documents:
- STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES (requires review, initials and signature)
- DOCUMENTATION REVIEW (requires review, and signature)
- DOCUMENTATION GUIDELINES (for your records/no signature required)
- ACCOMMODATION AGREEMENT (requires review, and signature)
- ADDITIONAL POLICIES (as applicable) (requires review, and signature)
IN PROCESS--All “PENDING” documents have been signed by student and received by AO.
- The student receives an email with Accommodation Letters (and other documents as applicable)
- Each letter/document is individually addressed to the course instructor per student’s
current schedule.
- Once the student signs the letter/document, the letter is moved on to the professor
for a signature
- If the student DOES NOT want a specific professor to receive the letter, the student
SHOULD NOT sign that letter. The letter WILL NOT go to the individual professor if
the student does not sign.
All documents are sent and signed via Adobe Sign. Once all signatures have been captured,
the student receives an email from Adobe Sign with the final pdf. Students are highly
encouraged to download all final documents and save them for their personal records.
The student is active for that semester and all documentation has been received
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Chicago State University recognizes how beneficial ESAs may be for some students in
campus housing, which is why we have a process for students to request them as an
accommodation.
Part of that process involves providing documentation from a licensed professional
with whom you have an established treatment relationship who can speak to your need for the accommodation.
Please be aware that there are some online companies that promise to write a letter
on your behalf after a single meeting. Unfortunately, a single meeting with a person
you paid would not constitute appropriate documentation, as the individual is not
actually treating you. Furthermore, their letter typically does not provide any information
about the impact of a disability or state why an ESA is necessary for you to live
on campus. Documentation should substantiate each functional limitation and its nexus
to each accommodation request.
Do not waste your money by using these services!
Updated Health Information, disability documentation, and animal pictures are required
for every renewal contract (and upon expiration).
All students must receive approval through the Abilities Office BEFORE bringing an
animal into the Residence Hall
Procedures to have an Emotional Support Animal in Campus Housing
- A student requesting to keep an Emotional Support Animal in campus housing must make
a formal request to the Abilities Office: https://www.csu.edu/dosa/diversity/abilities/accommodation_request.htm
- The student must submit disability documentation to the Abilities Office.
3. Please be prepared to submit the following documents prior to approval:
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- Vaccinations--The animal must be immunized against diseases common to that type of animal. For
example, dogs must have current vaccination against rabies and wear a rabies vaccination
tag. Local Licensing requirements are followed.
- Health--Animals to be housed in campus housing must have an annual clean bill of health
from a licensed veterinarian. Documentation can be a vaccination certificate for the
animal or a veterinarian’s statement regarding the animal’s health. It is the Owner’s
responsibility to clean the animal. Daily grooming and occasional baths (at a vet
or a family home) are recommended.
- License--The college reserves the right to request documentation showing that the animal
has been licensed as required per state/local guidelines.
- Photo--a picture of the animal
The following factors, among other factors, may be considered as evidence in determining
whether the presence of the animal is reasonable for University On-Campus living for
individuals with Emotional Support Animals:
- The animal's size for available assigned Housing space (e.g., too large).
- The impact of the animal’s presence on another individual’s housing rights (e.g.,
serious allergies of existing roommate)
- The animal’s disposition, behaviors, and evidence of being housebroken or able to
live with others in a reasonable manner
- Current and appropriate proof of registration
- Current and appropriate proof of vaccinations
- Whether the animal poses or has posed in the past a direct threat to the individual
or others such as aggressive behavior towards or injuring the individual or others;
or the animal causes or has caused excessive damage to Housing beyond reasonable wear
and tear
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