Students with Individual Requirements

If you have a disability or any specific requirements with regards to your room allocation, please let us know when you apply. We will liaise with specially trained staff at the Dean of Students' Office to make sure that we allocate the most appropriate room for you. Our aim is to provide accessible accommodation, and all the support you need to assist you in managing your individual situation.

Students with disabilities

If you're a student with a disability, your application will be prioritised to reserve the most appropriate type of room for your needs. It is also highly likely that we will be able to provide accommodation for you for the duration of your studies.

Adapted rooms for wheelchair users or students with restricted mobility are available in Britten House, Colman House, Orwell and Wolfson Close, and the University Village. We may be able to provide accommodation for live-in carers where necessary.

For hearing impaired students, we can arrange modified fire alarm systems. We also have rooms without carpets for students with severe dust or wool allergies. For non-wheelchair users who have mobility problems or a visual impairment, we can make sure we allocate the most appropriate residence and location, and make minor modifications where necessary.

To apply for a room, fill in the online application form, giving details of your requirements in the disability/medical field. We also recommend that you contact our Disability Co-ordinator Jane Abson (J.Abson@uea.ac.uk or Tel: +44 (0)1603 593693) at the Dean of Students' Office. Jane will discuss your individual situation and the support available to you. In addition, we have a dedicated Accommodation Co-ordinator who can advise you on your application at any stage.

Students with personal and medical requirements

If you require a particular type of room for medical reasons, please let us know when you apply - we may be able to reserve an appropriate room for you. Please also let us know if you require a fridge in your room as they are not allowed except on medical grounds, and with our prior permission. To support your application, you should also contact the Dean of Students' Office. They may ask you for relevant certification, or for more details to help them understand your condition, so that they can provide appropriate support.

If you have personal welfare or cultural issues affecting your room allocation, please let us know when you apply. We will do our best to meet your requests.