Students are encouraged to submit the First-Time Applicant Form (or the Continued Accommodation Request for returning students) at least 3 weeks before the start of the term to ensure that accommodations are ready by the first day of class. If the term has already started, students should submit as soon as possible.
Please note that some accommodations require more time for preparation. For example, if Center for Student Accessibility Resources needs to purchase American Sign Language Interpreting, Braille texts, or ergonomic furniture, at least several weeks are needed to coordinate with third party services or to place orders.
Students may request accommodations at any point, but please note that if a request is received within the last two weeks of the current term, accommodations will be implemented for the following term instead. Accommodations will be effective upon receipt of the Accommodation Letter emailed to the student and their faculty. Center for Student Accessibility Resources cannot enforce accommodations to be applied to past grades, assignments, and tests that were in place before the Accommodation Letter was issued.
No, students are not charged for their academic accommodations, which ensure equal opportunity and access in their education.
Students may informally request accommodations from faculty, which faculty may honor at their discretion. However, instructors are not obligated to provide accommodations without an Accommodations Letter issued from Center for Student Accessibility Resources. It is strongly recommended that students request formal accommodations from Center for Student Accessibility Resources to ensure access to accommodations and expert guidance from our staff.
Whenever possible, faculty and staff may only be aware of a student's accommodations and will not be given confidential details of a student's disability and symptoms. However, there are occasional instances where the nature of the disability must be disclosed to faculty in order to facilitate an accommodation. For example, a student who requires a Seizure Safety Plan on campus will need to have their faculty and campus security informed, so that campus personnel can assist with providing student safety in the event of a seizure.
No. A student may choose to not use all of their approved accommodations for each class, or they may choose not to request their Accommodation Letter for each term. The need for accommodations may vary depending on the student's access barriers and the nature of each class.
However, if a student wants to have the option of utilizing their accommodations during the term, it is strongly recommended that the student discusses their accommodation letter with faculty during week 1 of classes.
