Pomona College is committed to accommodating qualified students with disabilities who may require the installation and use of an AC unit in their on-campus residence hall assignment. Certain buildings have limitations as to where AC units can be safely installed in a room. The AC accommodation is met through either Pomona installed AC window units or through a central AC system. Students may not bring their own AC unit due to strain on the College electric grid and other infrastructure concerns.
Please note that we allow only one installation and one uninstallation per student each academic year unless a room change is required to meet an accommodation need.
Process to Request an AC Accommodation:
To receive approval to have a residence hall room with AC, the student must have a documented disability on file with Accessibility Resources and Services (ARS). To do so, the student needs to (1) submit an application, (2) provide supporting documentation, and (3) meet with ARS for an intake appointment. For more information on how to apply, please visit the Registration with ARS webpage.
The documentation submitted must show that an AC unit is medically necessary to afford the student an equal opportunity to use and enjoy on-campus housing. For more information on documentation requirements, please visit our documentation guidelines.
By requesting any housing accommodation, the student understands that their name will be shared with appropriate campus departments as necessary for them to perform their duties and implement the accommodation. No confidential information, such as specific disability, will be shared.