Please read the Document Guidelines before starting the process. This will prevent delays.
Step 1
Students must complete and submit a Request for Accommodations form and attach appropriate supporting documentation. Appropriate documentation must be attached to this form in order for your request to be processed. Please do not complete the form until you have your documents ready to attach. Documentation may be attached as a pdf, word document, or image (.jpeg, .png). PDF documents are preferred. If you have a hard copy of the documentation, you can scan it into a PDF. If you do not have a scanner, there are free scanner apps that you can download on your smartphone (i.e., Adobe Scan, Scanner App, Scanner Pro, and CamScanner).
Documentation must include the following:
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Academic Accommodations — Psychological/educational evaluation report (evaluation conducted within the last three years) or Medical Provider form. (Although I.E.P.’s and 504 Plans are helpful, they are generally not accepted in lieu of other documentation.)
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Housing and Dining Accommodations — Medical Provider form
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Emotional Support Animal/Service Animal — Service and Assistance Animal Disability Documentation Form, Service and Assistance Animal Registration form with roommate’s signature; up-to-date shot record. You must also read the Student Handbook, and note the policies for animals on campus.
Step 2
Students will receive an email to schedule a meeting with a Disability Services staff member. During the meeting, the student and the Disability Services staff member will discuss eligibility for accommodations, rights and responsibilities.
PLEASE NOTE: Processing accommodations can take up to two weeks during a regular semester. During peak volumes, this time may be up to three weeks.
Step 3
Students with approved accommodations will receive an Approval and Instruction email subsequent to their initial meeting. The email will reaffirm the accommodations and reiterate the logistics, which were discussed at the meeting.
Students who are approved for academic accommodations will receive a message through their SU email each semester marked “Action Required.” Attached is their semester Letter of Accommodation. It has instructions and a PDF that outlines their official accommodations. Students will forward this email to their instructors. Students should meet with each instructor at the start of the semester to discuss the logistics of their accommodations. Upon request, a representative from the Office of Disability Services will assist the student in these discussions.
Students are responsible for making arrangements for extended testing time, testing in a noise reduced area, etc.