Housing - Wingate University
Wingate University wants all students, those with and without disabilities, to participate in the residential living, and learning experience. It’s a huge part of being a bulldog. Housing Accommodations are modifications or adjustments made to living spaces to ensure accessibility, safety, and comfort for individuals with disabilities.
*Once Housing assignments are made, requests are subject to availability. There is a limited number of single rooms available.
Single Rooms For Disability Access Vs. Single Rooms as a Preference
Any student may request a single room as a preference during the scheduled housing selection process.
A single room is a disability accommodation only when clinical history and professional documentation clearly demonstrate a history of substantial limitations and provide a rationale that supports the student’s need for a separate living/sleeping space to able to access and utilize housing. Example, a student needs extra space to access/utilize specialized medical equipment.
What if I need to be alone or have a single room to decompress?
What if my diagnosis means I need a quiet space to study?
What if I have medications I fear might be stolen?
Having a diagnosis of anxiety or depression and wanting private space to be alone or to decompress generally does not rise to the level of being a disability that requires a single room to remove barriers related to access.
Students have access to many places on campus in the community to decompress, unwind, or process their emotions other than the room where they sleep.
Residence halls and student housing are designed as living areas. Thus, they do not fall into the category of needing to be quiet study spaces for disabilities. There are multiple settings on campus ( Library- study space and private rooms) that provide quiet and private places where students can study, relax or be alone. Tools like noise- canceling headphones, white noise machines, or phone apps also can help block distracting sounds.
All students should consider locking valuables, including medications.
Buy a lockbox or small safe to keep tucked away and out of sight
Lock your dorm room when you leave
Three Step Process
Step 1:
Complete the New Housing Accommodations Request (
Housing Request
Step 2
Upload any documentation that verifies your disability or condition. If you do not have any documentation or paperwork, you may download
Disability Verification Form
to be completed by a specialist. Be sure to review the
General Documentation Guidelines
Step 3:
Participate in an interactive conversation about your request to determine whether reasonable accommodations are necessary and appropriate.
Review the processes and policies on how to request accommodations on the
this page
Questions?
The Office of Disability Support Services
(704) 233-8271
access@wingate.edu