Residents with Disabilities 

University Housing facilities are accessible to students with disabilities. Each living area has living units available that are designed for students with disabilities and meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 

Students with disabilities needing accommodations are asked to indicate their needs on the University Housing Application. Reasonable accommodations will be made for any student documenting a disability. 

Connect with ACCESS for campus support. 

Emotional Support Animals (ESA) 

SIUE recognizes the importance of and need for Emotional Support Animals (ESA) pursuant to the Fair Housing Act. ESAs provide emotional support that alleviates one or more identified symptoms or effects of an individual’s disability. 

Although it is the policy of SIUE that individuals are generally prohibited from having animals of any type in University Housing, SIUE will consider a request by an individual with a disability for a reasonable accommodation to allow an ESA that is necessary because of a resident’s disability. However, no ESAs are permitted in University Housing prior to approval by ACCESS and University Housing and prior to required documentation being submitted for approval. Students who wish to pursue the need for an ESA in their living unit should register with ACCESS. 

Transgender and Non-Binary Housing 

 What does transgender mean? 

The National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) defines transgender people as “people whose gender identity is different from the gender they were thought to be at birth.” Visit LGBTQIA+ to learn more. 

A transgender or non-binary student looking for a supportive living arrangement in University Housing should contact the Central Housing Office at 618-650-0546 or housing@siue.edu. Due to limitations in available housing options, there is no guarantee that all of the student’s preferences can be met, but we are committed to working with the student to find the best possible accommodations. 

Housing assignments for transgender students are guided by the following values: 

• Respect for and affirmation of the student’s gender identity and/or expression. 
• Prioritize attention to the student’s physical safety and emotional health. 
• Enhance the student’s opportunity for success at SIUE by finding the best match between the student’s needs and the options available. 

Gender-Inclusive Housing 

Gender-inclusive housing is housing in which members of any gender live together in a living unit/apartment. This option is offered only to upper-class students. If you are interested in gender-inclusive housing, you must select the option on your Housing application. Please contact the Central Housing Office at 618-650-3931 or housing@siue.edu for more information and availability.