NIU Residence Halls offer rooms and facilities that are accessible to persons with disabilities. If you need housing arrangements because of a disability, you should discuss this with a CAAR coordinator. The coordinator will be able to explain options and recommend the correct procedures to follow. Students should indicate on the NIU Housing application that they need accommodations for a disability. Students must still comply with all University Housing timelines. The NIU Housing Accommodations information and request form can be found at:

NIU Accessible Housing Information and Request Form

Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

There are rooms that have been adapted with visual alerting devices such as fire alarm lights, telephone lights, and doorbell lights throughout the Residence Halls.

Students with Physical/Mobility Disabilities

Currently, accessible rooms are located in Neptune West, Stevenson Towers, and a few rooms in Grant Towers.

Students with Visual Impairments

Neptune Hall, a centrally located residence hall, may be preferred by students with visual impairments.

Single Room Requests

Other housing accommodations are available in addition to what is listed above, such as single rooms. Students seeking single rooms due to a disability should contact the CAAR Office via email caar@niu.edu or phone 815-753-1303.

Emergency Evacuation

If you need assistance for emergency evacuation, contact your Community Advisor (CA) and Hall Director regarding procedures.