Student Life University Housing staff works to accommodate the needs of students. Students who need special assignment consideration and/or have a service animal or therapy animal are strongly encouraged to contact the Director of Housing Administration, Toni Greenslade-Smith to discuss housing options. Students can do this by emailing greenslade-smith.1@osu.edu. For general questions about disability accommodations, contact Student Life Disability Services at (614) 292-3307.
The Office of Student Life University Housing wants every student who chooses to live in the residence halls to feel safe and comfortable. The Ohio State University is committed to building and maintaining a diverse community to reflect human diversity and improve opportunities for all. The university is committed to equal opportunity and eliminating discrimination. Ohio State does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admission.
As such, Student Life University Housing supports the academic and social success of all its residents. Within our diverse community of residence halls, University Housing affirms that one's dignity and uniqueness should be recognized and respected regardless of distinctions in identity. One of the ways we achieve this goal is by offering a wide range of on-campus housing options for undergraduate and graduate students.
Staff will not ask for any more information than is required to meet the student’s housing needs, and all disclosed information will be kept strictly confidential. In order to provide support for the needs of current and incoming LGBTQ students and others with specific needs, a gender-inclusive housing option is available. University Housing strongly encourages potential and current residents to contact the Director of Housing Administration, Toni Greenslade-Smith, early in the housing request process to discuss housing options. Students can do this by emailing greenslade-smith.1@osu.edu. Additional information is available at http://mcc.osu.edu/resources/lgbtq-allies/.