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Psychiatric

Students requesting accommodations on the basis of a psychiatric disability must provide documentation from a licensed clinical psychologist (Ph.D.), psychiatrist (M.D.), licensed clinical social worker, or licensed professional counselor. Documentation must be current – because of the variable nature of psychiatric disabilities, students registering for the first time must submit documentation from an assessment conducted no more than six months prior to the date of registration with ODS. Frequent updates may need to be provided depending on the nature of ...

Physical Disability

Mobility, Systemic, or Chronic illness-related Disabilities Students requesting accommodations based upon mobility, systemic or disease-related disabilities must provide documentation from a physician familiar with their condition. Documentation must be current: within the past 3 years for a high school student and within the past 5 years for an adult. A school plan such as an IEP or 504 Accommodation Plan is insufficient documentation. Documentation must include, but is not limited to, the following: 1a. Clinical diagnosis. b. Description of symptoms related to the diagnosis that the student experiences. c. ...

Autism Spectrum Disorders (including Asperger’s)

Students requesting accommodations on the basis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) must provide documentation by a professional who has undergone comprehensive training and has relevant experience in differential diagnosis of a full range of psychiatric disorders (Ph.D.-level licensed clinical psychologist, neuropsychologist, psychiatrist or another ...

Prospective Students

The Office of Admissions handles all applications for undergraduate admission to The University. Admissions standards are described in The University of Alabama Undergraduate Catalog and must be met by all students, regardless of disability. Applications for admission to graduate programs are handled by the Graduate School Office, in accordance with standards described in The University of Alabama Graduate Catalog. Scores from nonstandard administration of entrance examinations are acceptable on the same basis as scores from standard administration of those tests. More...

Services for Students with Disabilities


Office of Disability Services ODS is the central contact point for students with disabilities at UA. Services for students focus upon providing accommodations and services to help meet University demands, while promoting student responsibility and self-advocacy. Students who choose not to self-identify when they enter UA do not forfeit their right to identify themselves and to receive accommodations at a later date. However, UA is not obligated to provide accommodations or services for students with disabilities until students are registered with ODS. Students must also make known their need for accommodations each semester. More...

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