Student Accessibility Services

Accommodations in college may often vary from those received during high school or with previous colleges or institutions of higher education.In post-secondary education, the student has the right to request accommodations and must be proactive and initiate the process.

Laws restrict sharing of information with parents or others (students may provide their consent by signing FERPA forms).  Disclosure of a student’s disability is voluntary and at the discretion of the student. Documentation concerning disabilities is separate from the student’s general academic file.

1. Accommodation process:  It is recommended for students to begin the process at least 3 weeks prior to the start of the semester or time that accommodations are needed. 
2. Self-identify: Student contacts Student Accessibility Services by way of email, phone, or making an appointment.
3. Student provides documentation to Student Accessibility Services through their Accommodation Request Form submission. Documentation can be attached at the bottom of the request form. If there are questions about this process, please reach out to the office. 
4. Documentation review by Student Accessibility Services (if documentation is complete, the process continues, and if documentation is not complete, additional documentation may be requested.)
5. Contact is made between Student Accessibility Services and student to discuss Accommodation Request Form submission, provided documentation, and individual requested accommodations.
6. If eligibility is determined: Student Accessibility Services provides an outcome notification to the student via University email with the determination of requested accommodations. It is the student’s responsibility to provide the letters to each instructor at the beginning of the semester, or as soon as the student is approved for accommodations.
7. The accommodation process is collaborative between the student, Student Accessibility Services, and faculty, and the student must be proactive.

• Extended time on assessments
• Reduced distraction environment for assessment
• Assistive technology
• Use of computer
• Reduced course load
• Assistance with course registration
• Assistance with notetaking
• Housing accommodations

Remember that each accommodation must be supported by documentation from a qualified, licensed healthcare provider.