Some exam and quiz accommodations include but are not limited to:

• Extended time
• Separate reduced-distraction testing room
• Access to a reader or text-to-speech 
• Use of calculator where appropriate
• Use of spell check where appropriate

1. This accommodation is reserved for students who have unpredictable, episodic, or chronic conditions that may periodically prevent them from turning in an assignment on time.
   
   
2. At the faculty's discretion, it is possible that extended deadlines may have limited applicability to certain  discussion forums due to the timeliness needed for peer interaction and participation. 
   
   
3. This accommodation is not sufficient to support a request for extended time on all assignments in the course, especially if continuous extensions negatively impact a student's learning or success in the course. 
   
   
4. The student will consult with their instructor to determine what would be a reasonable deadline extension given the nature of their course, curriculum guidelines, and specific assignment.
   
   
5. It is the student's responsibility to initiate a conversation with their instructor when requesting an adjusted deadline. The student will communicate prior to an assignment's due date for general flexibility with overall due dates or as soon as possible after sudden onset of symptoms of documented disability about a specific extended due date.

If a student experiences chronic or episodic symptoms with their disability that impacts their ability to attend synchronous classes, they can be considered for excused absences without penality. Excused absences must be requested on an as-needed basis for only disability-related conditions, and the student must notify faculty when an absence will occur as soon as possible. The student is expected to make up any missed assignments or class work, and the length of extensions will be communicated by the faculty.

Unlimited absences are not permitted, and the number of reasonable absences will be determined on a case-by-case basis by faculty and/or department. If there are concerns that excused absences will impact student’s success, a plan to catch up on missed work will need to be created between student and faculty, with the assistance of Center for Student Accessibility Resources if needed.

Some students require access to their textbooks in certain format (e.g. hardcopy, braille, ebook with text-to-speech) that best suits their access needs, learning style, or note-taking abilities.

If a student is approved for this accommodation, they may submit their requests for Textbooks in Alternative Format with the form linked in their Accommodation Letter. Students are expected to submit their textbook requests at least 3 weeks before the start of classes.

The accommodations below may support students with note-taking, studying, learning styles, or retaining information.

Access to lecture slides and materials: A student may request access to a copy of lecture slides, materials, and teaching notes from faculty prior to class (if materials aren't already provided in the D2L course shell). 

Class recordings: Students may benefit from accessing video or audio recordings of class lecture and discussion. Class recordings must adhere to the Class Recording Agreement attached in the student's Accommodation Letter, which provides specific policies and guidelines. Please remember to use discretion when recording so that other students do not have reservations about being recorded.

Note-taking software: Note-taking software (Glean) converts lecture audio into a typed transcription that students may organize into notes.

Some students benefit from automatic live captions during synchronous meetings or class sessions on Zoom. Student must communicate their request to faculty, who can enable live captions as the Zoom host. If students require a person to compose real-time captioning services, they must communicate their request to Center for Student Accessibility Resources.

Students with disabilities related to mobility or pain management may be eligible to request alternative classroom furniture on campus, such as ergonomic seating or wheelchair accessible tables. It is recommended to make alternative furniture requests to Center for Student Accessibility Resources at least 4 weeks before the start of classes.

For any synchronous courses in which American Sign Language (ASL) services are needed, students must submit the American Sign Language Interpreter Request form at least 4 weeks prior to the start of classes, and at least 2 weeks prior to specific events or meetings. If ASL interpreting needs to be rescheduled or cancelled, students must notify Center for Student Accessibility Resources as soon as possible.

National Louis University has a general no pet policy campus wide, including affiliated university housing, but recognizes that service and assistance animals provide individuals with disabilities enhanced independence and support.

Animals on Campus: Students with disabilities who require the use of a service animal will be accommodated, and their animals must be cared for within community standards. Animals that are ill or in poor health should not be brought to campus. It is the responsibility of the animal’s owner (i.e. Partner) to ensure the animal’s behavior is appropriate and to arrange for any necessary cleaning. NLU reserves the right to require an unclean or unruly animal to be removed from campus.

Animals in University Housing: Pets are not allowed in affiliated housing, except for certified service animals and appropriate emotional support animals if required and approved in advance by Center for Student Accessibility Resources and the Director of Residential Operations and Auxiliary Services. University Housing may require paperwork such as current vet and vaccination records of the animal.