Inclusion and Accommodation
Living in residence already helps set students up for success but one size doesn’t fit all. Accommodations are alterations made to help ensure you feel comfortable and supported while living in residence and can be made at any point in the year.
MEDICAL AND NON-MEDICAL ACCOMMODATIONS
The Academic Success Centre facilitates campus support and accommodations for medical (mobility, vision, hearing, learning, physical, mental, etc.) and non-medical (religious beliefs, gender expression, etc.) protected grounds. If you require a service or support animal, contact them as soon as possible for an assessment as it can take 1-2 months to process.
Visit the Academic Success Centre (North Campus + Résidence Saint-Jean)
Visit Accessibility Resources (Augustana Campus)
Residents experiencing an acute health situation (e.g. broken leg) are encouraged to contact Residence Services so our team can review building safety and possibilities for temporary accommodation. This may result in a referral to the Academic Success Centre for assistance.
ALLERGIES OR DIETARY RESTRICTIONS
For students on a meal plan, our dining hall displays labels for various different dietary needs, such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal. If you have a serious food allergy or specific dietary restrictions, please contact our registered dietitian with your question or to book a consultation.
Email dining@ualberta.ca (North Campus + Résidence Saint-Jean)
Email aughouse@uaberta.ca (Augustana Campus)
GENDER INCLUSIVE ROOM ASSIGNMENT
Residence Services is committed to working with all students to meet their housing needs in an environment that values diversity and promotes dignity of all people. Incoming students interested in a gender inclusive room assignment should contact us directly for more information on residence types that may meet their specific needs and preferences.
Email housing@ualberta.ca (North Campus + Résidence Saint-Jean)
Email aughouse@uaberta.ca (Augustana Campus)
INDIGENOUS CEREMONIAL PRACTICES
Residents may perform a ceremony in their rooms and other designated spaces in residence. Since a ceremony produces smoke, signage is required to lessen the likelihood of interruption and establish a foundation of mutual respect and understanding with those around you.
Download signage templates in English and French.
View the guidelines for Indigenous Ceremonial Practices.
Rights + Responsibilities
The U of A residence community values diversity, alongside dignity, respect, safety, equity, learning and community.
We commit to fostering a community that:
- acknowledges the existence of and harms caused by racism, sexism, classism, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia, ableism or any other form of oppression;
- treats residents and staff members with dignity and respect;
- supports residents to learn, study, and express beliefs, opinions and values, while respecting the safety, security, and dignity of other community members;
- celebrates intersecting identities and expressions, such as cultural, gender, sexual, and religious identity and expression