Guidelines, Forms, and Documentation

How do I request accommodations?

Each student requesting academic accommodations through the Office of Student Accessibility Services must meet with the Coordinator prior to the provision of any services. The purpose of this meeting is to share information about the nature of the disability, the requested accommodations, and policies regarding documentation and provision of services. 

The University requires that Student Accessibility Services has on file documentation of disability and eligibility for services before any services are provided. Typical documentation should be by a qualified individual in the field of your disability (physician, psychologist or psychiatrist, etc.).

Step-by-step instructions

What documentation is required?

Documentation required may vary, so review the specific documentation guidelines listed below:

• Learning Disability
• ADD/ADHD
• Psychiatric
• Visual
• Deaf/Hard of Hearing
• Housing Accommodations
• Medical Disabilities and Acute/Chronic Health Conditions
• Pregnancy/Childbirth

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973, individuals with disabilities are protected from discrimination and assured accommodations that provide equal access to the activities and programs of the University. To establish that an individual is covered under the ADA, documentation must indicate that the disability substantially limits a major life activity (it is not enough to present with a diagnosis). If academic or classroom-based accommodations are requested, learning must be one of the major life activities affected. Documentation submitted must:

• Be appropriate to verify eligibility,
• Demonstrate a current substantial impact of one or more major life activities and,
• Support the request for accommodations and/or auxiliary aids.

Each student requesting academic accommodations through the Office of Student Accessibility Services must meet with the Coordinator prior to the provision of any services.  The purpose of this meeting is to share information about the nature of the disability, the requested accommodations, and the Student Accomodataion Services policies regarding documentation and provision of services.

The University requires that the Office of Student Accessibility Services have on file documentation of disability and eligibility for services before any services are provided.  Typical documentation should be by a qualified individual in the field of your disability (physician, psychologist or psychiatrist).