Register with OARS
Register for services from our Office of Accessibility Resources and Services as early as possible in your academic journey at Hampshire.
OARS Frequently Asked Questions
Types of Accommodations
Register with OARS to help you determine what accommodations are best to meet your needs while at Hampshire College.
OARS Forms Library
These are the forms needed for documentation.
Housing Accommodations
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No. Unless something has changed or you will be requesting new or additional accommodations, your previously approved accommodations will be available to you each year.
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You may request accommodations throughout the year if new diagnoses arise or you encounter disability-related barriers. These accommodation requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and students will be accommodated based on availability of spaces. Before submitting your request outside of our general process timelines, please review general options to work with the housing operations office (Residence Life) directly to address many common issues students encounter, such as requesting a move or swap and support with roommate conflict.
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First-year and new transfer students will be asked about preferences on the housing preference form on TheHub. Returning students will work with their lottery group (preferred roommates) to negotiate preferences around living conditions.
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In most cases, student accommodation needs are able to be met through the room selection process.