Students who wish to request academic accommodations must self-identify to ODS, complete an application, and submit disability documentation. ODS staff are trained to evaluate disability documentation in combination with the student’s self-report in order to determine eligibility for accommodations.
Students are encouraged to begin the registration process upon being accepted and committing to attend the University of Alabama. There is no deadline by which registration with ODS must be completed, although we encourage students to be proactive and register as soon as possible.
The registration process can be completed entirely online.
Online Application
Log in to the ODS Online Portal with your myBama username and password to complete a brief application.
Upload Documentation
Review our documentation guidelines and share with your treating provider or evaluator.
Documentation can be uploaded with your application and will be reviewed within 5 business days.
Please let us know if you have concerns about obtaining documentation.
Check your UA Email
Once documentation is reviewed, you will receive an email regarding next steps. If we need to meet with you, virtual or in-person appointments can be scheduled through the portal.
Accommodation Letters
You will receive instruction on how to use the portal to send accommodation letters to your instuctors.
Follow-up
Communicate with instructors and your Accommodations Specialist as needed to ensure you understand how accommodations will be applied.
Entering Students
Welcome! Once you have been accepted and commit to attending UA, you may begin the ODS registration process.
Documentation Guidelines
Share documentation guidelines with your provider to request documentation of your disability and how you are impacted in an academic setting.
Types of Accommodations
See examples of academic accommodations. The list is not exhaustive and determinations are made on a case-by-case basis.
ODS Student Handbook
A resource for students, the handbook contains procedures, rights and responsibilities, and info about accommodations.