The ODS Student Handbook is an important resource as you progress through the accommodations process each semester. To ensure we are providing the most current information, ODS periodically updates this handbook to reflect changes in policies, procedures, and services. The most up-to-date version of this handbook will be available on this page for your reference.
InfoA Note about Accommodation Approval:
This handbook is comprehensive and therefore includes some accommodations you may not be eligible to receive. In order to receive any accommodation(s), students must first discuss their needs with an Accommodations Specialist.
Who has access to information about your accommodations? When can ODS share information with your parent or guardian?
What are the legal differences between success and access in high school vs. college?
What steps should students take if they wish to request accommodations at UA? What documentation is required?
What are students’ rights pertaining to receipt of accommodations? What responsibilities do students have for managing their accommodations?
What procedures and information should students familiarize themselves with prior to using the ODS Testing Center?
Once students are registered with ODS, what steps should be taken each semester to ensure accommodations are in place?
How are accommodations applied in UA Online programs? What resources are available to student enrolled in UA Online programs?
How are accommodations applied in Early College courses? What steps should Early College students take before enrolling as an undergraduate at UA?
What types of accommodations are offered by ODS? What are the procedures for receiving certain accommodations?
How do students request ODS support in completing accommodation verification forms for standardized exams such as the GRE, Praxis, LSAT, etc.?
What steps should students take to communicate with instructors about arrangements for receiving accommodations?
What is the process for reporting an accommodation that was denied or appealing an academic decision or grade?
How do students request copies of the documentation they submitted to ODS when they registered? How long is student documentation held by ODS?
What steps should students with disabilities take to prepare for an emergency?