Each semester students must complete a signed Request for Accommodations Form in order to receive accommodations for that term. Letters will then be sent to each of the student's professors and advisor. Letters will include a brief description of the student's disability and the accommodations that the faculty member needs to provide within the classroom. Depending on the nature of the disability and the accommodations requested, the amount of advance notice provided may impact the University's ability to provide accommodations. Copies of the documentation and faculty letters are kept on file in the Office of Learning Support Services.
Confidentiality is emphasized.
Students have the option of personally delivering their letters to faculty. This would be an ideal opportunity to meet privately and discuss specific accommodations relative to course procedures and expectations. Students that prefer their letters be mailed to faculty will need to schedule a follow-up meeting with each professor to discuss accommodations. This is essential to establish communication with professors at the start of the semester. Arrangements need to be made in advance for all accommodations, but especially for extended time testing.