Accessibility

Source: https://admissions.upenn.edu/student-life/residential-life/accessibility Parent: https://admissions.upenn.edu/student-life/residential-life

We want you to be able to thrive at Penn: that means meeting your accessibility needs so you can focus on learning, exploring, and connecting. You'll have access to resources, support centers, and dedicated staff to help you experience academic and student life to the fullest!

How Does Requesting Accessibility Accommodations Work During the Admissions Process?

Many students have questions about disclosing their disability needs when they apply to Penn. The short answer is you don't have to if you're not comfortable sharing that information with us at the application stage. If you are in need of accessibility accommodations during the application process, you can request them directly through the application platform you are using.

Penn doesn't discriminate against students with disabilities, and students are notrequired or expected to disclose disabilities when they apply to Penn. You can rest assured though, that we are committed to creating an equitable environment and supporting your needs during your time at Penn.

Requesting Accommodations as a Student

You've got enough on your plate as you finish high school and apply to colleges! The process for requesting accommodation begins after you've been admitted to and enrolled at Penn. Accommodations requests go through Penn's Weingarten Center, which provides services for students who self-identify with a disability in order to ensure equal access to all University programs, activities, and services.

Getting support begins when you request accommodation. You'll be asked to provide documentation of your condition and meet with a Disability Specialist. From there, any accommodation you receive will be a team effort! You'll work with Disability Services staff to coordinate your academic accommodations as well as accessible housing, dining, communication, and technology.

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations for your known disability, and we provide a variety of resources to ensure Penn is accessible to everyone in our community! Check out some of what we offer below.

Accessibility and Accommodations at Penn

[## Accessible Housing

Our Office of Disability Services and Residential Services work together to provide disability-related housing accommodations and make appropriate room assignments based on the needs of our students.

Learn More](https://weingartencenter.universitylife.upenn.edu/campus-accessibility/)

[## Dining and Special Diets

We have certified nutritionists on staff who are here to assist students with any dietary questions or concerns they may have. Whether you need religious, allergy, or other accommodations, our dining services have delicious options to meet your dietary needs.

Learn More](https://dining.business-services.upenn.edu/dining-plans/dietary-accommodations)

[## Disability Services

Penn’s Weingarten Center provides services for students who self-identify with a disability to ensure equal access for all. Through individualized accommodations and strategies, students have resources to support their needs in areas including academics, accessible housing, dining, communication, and assistive technology.

Learn More](https://weingartencenter.universitylife.upenn.edu/disability-services/)

[## Academic Support

To help students pursue their academic and professional goals, the Weingarten center offers learning consultations, tutoring, and interactive programs to help students develop learning strategies and content knowledge based on their individual needs.

Learn More](https://weingartencenter.universitylife.upenn.edu/academic-support/)

[## Accessible Transit and Parking

Accessible transportation is a top priority to ensure everyone has the support they need to navigate campus. Penn Accessible Transit (PAT) is a service of Penn Transit, which provides transportation within service boundaries for persons with disabilities.

Learn More](https://transportation.upenn.edu/)

[## Campus Accessibility

We are committed to providing a campus that accommodates our diverse community. PennAccess provides access information for all campus buildings and public spaces for both the Penn community and visitors. This includes site maps and a narrative of accessibility information.

Learn More](https://facilities.upenn.edu/maps/pennaccess)