New to SAS? Register and Request Housing Accommodations

Log in to Accommodate  to register with SAS and complete “Student Accommodation Request Form”

1. Select Accommodation on the left side of the student screen.
2. Select Student Accommodation Request Form.
3. Upload supportive documentation completed by your medical provider. Please review the SAS Documentation Guidelines.
4. Complete the form, including your request for housing accommodations, and click the red Submit button.
5. You will be notified by email when your request has been received and you are assigned to an Accommodation Specialist.

Already Registered with SAS, but Do Not Have Housing Accommodations?

For students who are already registered with SAS and have approved accommodations (such as academic accommodations), but have not previously been approved for housing accommodations.

If you are already registered with SAS and would like to request housing accommodations for the first time, you do not need to register again. Instead, submit an Additional Accommodation Request through the SAS Accommodate Portal.

1. Select Accommodation on the left side of the student screen.
2. Select Additional Accommodation Requests.
3. Complete the request information, including your housing accommodation needs, and add new documentation if neccessary.
4. Select Submit.

Supporting Documentation

To help us better understand your request, please provide a detailed description of how your disability impacts your housing experience, along with supporting documentation from your healthcare provider.

You and your provider may refer to the Documentation Guidelines for information about the types of documentation that are most helpful during the review process.

If we need additional information or clarification, we will contact you during the review process.

Already Approved for Housing Accommodations? Renew for 2027–2028

For returning students who currently have approved housing accommodations and would like to continue using them for the 2027–2028 academic year.

As the Office of Residential Life prepares for next year's housing selection process, Student Accessibility Services (SAS) is reaching out to returning students with currently approved housing accommodations.

November 10, 2027 - Rising Seniors: If you plan to live on campus and would like to continue using your housing accommodations for the 2027–2028 academic year, you must complete the renewal process by November 10, 2027.

February 10, 2027 - Returning Students: If you plan to live on campus and would like to continue using your housing accommodations for the 2027–2028 academic year, you must complete the renewal process by February 10, 2027.

Important: Renewing your housing accommodations with SAS is separate from Residential Life's housing application. You must complete both processes and follow all housing deadlines provided by SAS and Residential Life.

Step 1: Review Your Current Accommodations

1. Log in to the SAS Accommodate Portal.
2. Go to Accommodation → Student Accommodation Request Form.
3. Review your currently approved housing accommodations to make sure everything is correct.

Step 2: Complete the Housing Renewal Form

1. In the Accommodate Portal, select Survey from the menu.
2. Find Housing Accommodation Renewal for 2027–2028.
3. Complete and submit the form by February 10, 2027.

Note: If your approved housing accommodation is missing or incorrect, please reach out directly to SAS at sas-housing@brown.edu.

Key Information & Deadlines

• Annual Renewal Required: Accommodations do not roll over automatically from year to year. Submitting your renewal by February 10, 2027 ensures that our team can coordinate your accommodations in time for housing assignments.
• Medical Documentation: If your disability needs and approved accommodations have not changed, you do not need to submit new documentation unless SAS contacts you to request additional information.
• Late Requests: Requests submitted after the February 10, 2027 priority deadline may not be processed prior to the general housing selection process, and students who submit late requests are not guaranteed an accommodated placement for next year.

The Office of Student Accessibility Services (SAS) reviews each request, determines reasonable accommodation, and notifies the Office of Residential Life of the decision. If approved, the Office of Residential Life will place a student in a housing assignment based on the approved disability accommodation. Residential Life staff will contact students via email once their housing assignments are finalized.

To help us better understand your request, please provide a detailed description of how your disability impacts your housing experience, along with supporting documentation from your healthcare provider. You and your provider may refer to the Documentation Guidelines for information about the types of documentation that are most helpful during the review process. If we need additional information or clarification, we will contact you during the review process. If you have any questions, please contact SAS-housing@brown.edu.

Once a decision has been made, you will be notified through Accommodate. If your housing accommodation is approved, SAS will share the approved accommodation with the Office of Residential Life. Residential Life is responsible for providing housing assignments based on the approved accommodations and will contact you with your housing assignment.  If Residential Life determines that your approved accommodation cannot be met within the available on-campus housing inventory, you will be contacted to discuss alternative housing options.

Housing assignments and assignment notification dates are managed by the Office of Residential Life. Because notification dates vary throughout the year, please refer to the Office of Residential Life's Housing Timeline for the most current information. Student Accessibility Services is unable to provide housing assignment dates or timelines.

Students must be registered with SAS to request dining accommodations. As SAS staff assists with this process, we can also put you in touch with Dining Services for immediate support.

Register with SAS

Step by step information on the process of requesting dining adjustments and Meal Plan Exemptions can also be found on the Dining Services website.