Students who are already approved to receive accommodations at UA, and who wish to request accommodations on a standardized or national exam, may request assistance from ODS. Please note that student records are not maintained longer than 5 years following last contact, and ODS cannot provide documentation or verification of accommodations in those cases.
Examples of exams include: GRE, Praxis, GMAT, LSAT, NCLEX, and MCAT (see below for additional information).
- If you ONLY need verification of the accommodations you received at UA and/or copies of your documentation, please complete the Request for Documentation form.
- If you need ODS to complete paperwork on your behalf, please fill out the standardized accommodation request form (opens in Qualtrics) and upload the documents you need completed.
In most cases, it is not required that you provide accommodation verification from ODS. If you do need ODS assistance, here are some things to keep in mind:
- Begin the process early. ODS reviews requests once or twice per month. It is recommended that you request assistance from ODS a minimum of 4 weeks before you plan to register for the exam. Also, be sure to plan for the time it may take to obtain updated documentation, if necessary.
- It is your responsibility to review the application, documentation requirements, and procedures related to the exam. While ODS can assist by providing you with copies of your documentation or verification of your accommodations, it is your responsibility to complete and submit all paperwork.
- Please note that accommodations on standardized tests are not granted or approved by ODS. While ODS can assist in applying for accommodations, the decision of which, if any, accommodations to grant rests with the administering body. The administering body may have different documentation requirements than ODS, and sometimes it is necessary for students to obtain updated documentation.
- Once you have reviewed and completed the exam application or registration materials, please submit copies to ODS (ods@ua.edu) for review. A staff member will contact you to address any issues or provide the necessary information.
Alabama State Bar Exam
Visit the Alabama State Bar website to review the application process and required documentation of disability.
The Alabama State Bar requires forms to be completed by an appropriately licensed professional. The Bar also requires that Form 7: Certification of Accommodations History (PDF) be completed by any colleges attended. Complete the box on the top of page 1 then upload the form along with your standardized accommodation request (opens in Qualtrics).
If you need copies of the documentation you submitted to ODS, please complete the Request for Documentation form.
GRE, HiSet, Praxis, TOEFL, TOEIC
These exams are administered by Educational Testing Services. Visit the ETS website to review the application process and required documentation of disability.
ETS does not require verification of accommodations from ODS. However, ETS review timelines are shortened to 3 weeks when the Certificate of Eligibility (completed by ODS) is included with your application.
ETS will review applications for accommodations without a Certification of Eligibility, but the review timeline is 6 weeks.
Students seeking ODS support should complete the standardized accommodation request form (opens in Qualtrics) and upload the COE.
TEAS
Students registering for the TEAS are often proctored at the UA Testing Center on the second floor of Houser Hall.
Students seeking accommodations on the TEAS should complete the standardized accommodation request form (opens in Qualtrics).
ODS staff will send verification of your accommodations to UA Testing Services and copy you. It is your responsibility to communicate with UA Testing Services about the TEAS.
GMAT
The GMAT is administered by the Graduate Management Admission Council. Visit the GMAC website to review the application process and required documentation of disability.
GMAC does not require verification of accommodations from ODS. GMAC requires a copy of a professional assessment from an appropriately licensed professional.
If you need verification of accommodations and/or copies of the documentation you submitted to ODS, please complete the Request for Documentation form.
LSAT
The Law School Admission Council administers the LSAT. Visit the LSAC website to review the application and required documentation of disability.
The LSAC does not require verification of accommodations from ODS. LSAC requires a copy of a professional assessment from an appropriately licensed professional.
If you need verification of accommodations and/or copies of the documentation you submitted to ODS, please complete the Request for Documentation form.
NCLEX
Pearson VUE administers the NCLEX. Visit the NCLEX Bulletin (PDF) to review the application process and required documentation of disability.
NCLEX does not require verification of accommodations from ODS. You should make a written request for accommodations to your Nursing Regulatory Board (NRB).
If you need verification of accommodations and/or copies of the documentation you submitted to ODS, please complete the Request for Documentation form.
MCAT
Visit the AAMC website to review the application process and required documentation of disability.
AAMC does not require verification of accommodation from ODS, but it is recommended. AAMC requires a copy of a professional assessment from an appropriately licensed professional.
If you need verification of accommodations and/or copies of the documentation you submitted to ODS, please complete the Request for Documentation form.
MAT
Visit the MAT Candidate Information Booklet (PDF) to review the application process and required documentation of disability. Also review the MAT checklist (PDF).
MAT does not require verification of accommodations from ODS. MAT requires a copy of a professional assessment from an appropriately licensed professional.
If you need verification of accommodations and/or copies of the documentation you submitted to ODS, please complete the Request for Documentation form.
