Residence Halls Without Elevators

Please note that the following buildings do NOT have elevators:

• Simpson
• Hamilton
• Coolidge
• Redstone
• Hunt
• McCann
• Ready
• Richardson
• Sichel
• Living/Learning Buildings
• Converse Hall
• The Cottages

If you are a UVM student who needs an elevator for accessibility, please work with Student Accessibility Services to make sure that you're placed in housing that meets all your needs.

Notifications

You can choose to receive notifications of elevator outages in your email. Getting elevator outage notifications in your email is a two-step process:

1. Please email listserv@list.uvm.edu with the following format: subscribe ELEVATORS [first_name] [last_name]
2. After that, you should receive a confirmation email. Click the link in the confirmation email to activate your subscription.

You can also subscribe via the Office of Accessibility Services contact form. If you choose not to opt-in, you will not receive regular updates from OAS regarding elevator outages.

Students Unable to Access Their Room

1. Student Actions:
   • Contact the Resident Assistant (RA) and/or front desk staff.
2. RA/Front Desk Staff Actions:
   • Contact the RET team or appropriate personnel to determine the availability of an alternative room for the student.
   • If a room is available and accepted by the student:
     • The RA or designated person will assist the student in retrieving items from their original room.
   • If a room is not available or not accepted by the student:
     • Explore the possibility of the student staying with a friend.
     • Consider other available options.
   • Determine if University Housing & Dining can provide transportation to the new location. If not, during hours of 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, check with the OAS Specialist to see if CatsRide is an option.
3. Note: Depending on the situation and the duration of the repair, the student may be required to relocate for life safety reasons.

Student Unable to Leave Their Room

1. Student Actions:
   • Contact the RA to update the RET team or appropriate personnel.
   • Fill out the Meal Request Form, designating a friend or RA to pick up meals.
   • Contact their SAS Specialist.
2. Student Accessibility Services Specialist Actions:

• Contact faculty if the student is unable to attend class in person
• Work with faculty to explore options for remote classes, recording classes, and providing note-takers in courses.

Notification

•  Student Notification: The student will contact their Student Accessibility Services Specialist regarding the elevator outage.

Student Accessibility Services Specialist Actions

1. Contact faculty and the Registrar’s Office if the student is unable to attend class in person.
2. Explore the following options:
   • Convert the class to a hybrid format to allow remote attendance.
   • Temporarily or permanently relocate the classroom, depending on the duration of the elevator outage.

• Immediate Action: Contact Student Accessibility Services at 802-656-7753 or UVM Police at 802-656-3473.
• Access Barrier Form: Fill out the Access Barrier Form.
• Safety Note: Do not attempt to lift or carry an individual up or down stairs.

• Elevator outage updates will be posted on this webpage.
• For real-time information, visitors can call Facilities Management - -  Call Service Operations Support (SOS) at 802-656-2560

• Alternative stairwells are available for those who can use them safely.
• Visitors requiring accessibility assistance should contact the UVM police (802) 656-3473
• If you become stuck in an elevator, use the emergency call button to reach building security or emergency responders.

• The latest outage information, including estimated repair times, will be posted on this webpage.
• Our team is available to assist with alternative arrangements if needed. Contact access@uvm.edu or (802) 656-7753.