The accommodation process is student initiated, individualized, interactive, and ongoing. Students may request accommodations at any time during the semester. Students seeking academic accommodations are asked to submit appropriate documentation of their disability.
Disability Examples (but not limited to):
Learning/ Neurodiversity
Autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, intellectual disabilities, other health impairment
Sensory
Deafness, Hard of Hearing, Blindness, Hearing and visual disabilities
Tuition Waiver/Exemption Information
Mental Health
Anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, PTSD, mood disorders
Physical/Medical
Mobility, orthopedic, chronic health conditions, autoimmune and
Central Nervous System disorders, diabetes, or other health related conditions/symptoms/diagnoses
Temporary Disabilities
Students with short-term physical injuries or conditions may be eligible for
temporary accommodations to help minimize disruption and support continued enrollment.
What Documentation Can I Submit?
Types of documentation may include, but is not limited to:
- Records from K-12 such as, IEP, ARD, FIE, 504 plans
- Psychoeducational, neuropsychology, psychosocial evaluations
- Audiological report, audiogram
- Documentation from a therapist, primary care physician, nurse practitioner, psychiatrist,
or other qualified medical/health professional - VETERANS: Rating letters that include a diagnosis
- Doctor visit summaries from a patient portal
- Other diagnostic information from an official source
It’s helpful if documentation explains how the disability affects daily life or academic performance, including specific barriers and, if applicable, the impact of medication. If you are unsure if your documentation meets the requirements, we encourage you to submit it anyway. SAS will reach out if more information is needed.
No Documentation? Don’t Worry
If you do not have documentation, SAS staff can review various sources of information — including your self-report — to discuss your accommodation request. Please indicate that you do not have documentation on the SAS application.
We understand that some students may not have a formal diagnosis or may be unable to obtain documentation. Our goal is to learn about your experiences and determine how we can support you.
Meeting with SAS
After the application is submitted, students will meet with our office to discuss support options. Together, during this meeting, we will discuss requests and determine what services may be appropriate.
You may be approved for conditional accommodations or asked to provide additional information to support your request.
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