Students who currently receive accommodations at UA, and who wish to request accommodations on a standardized or credentialing 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.
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. 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.
Locate your exam below and follow the instructions for requesting ODS assistance.
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.
Graduate Record Examinations (GRE)
The GRE is administered by Educational Testing Services. You must submit your request and have your accommodations approved by ETS Disability Services before you schedule your test. 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 Certificate of Eligibility Part III. Students may complete the top portion of pages 19 – 23 by writing your name, but no other fields should be completed by the student.
Graduate Management Admission Test (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 copies of the documentation you submitted to ODS, please complete the Request for Documentation form.
Law School Admission Test (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 copies of the documentation you submitted to ODS, please complete the Request for Documentation form.
Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)
The Association of American Medical Colleges administers the MCAT. Visit the AAMC website to review the application process and required documentation of disability.
To request verification of accommodations and/or copies of the documentation you submitted to ODS, please complete the Request for Documentation form.
Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE)
The National Conference of Bar Examiners administers the MPRE. Candidates must apply for accommodations and receive their determination from the NCBE prior to registering and scheduling a test appointment. Instructions are provided for preparing your request.
Upload the Certification of Accommodations History Form along with your ODS standardized accommodation request (opens in Qualtrics).
If you need copies of the documentation you submitted to ODS, please complete the Request for Documentation form.
National Council Licensure Examination (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.
Pre-Professional Skills Test (Praxis)
The Praxis is administered by Educational Testing Services. You must submit your request and have accommodations approved by ETS Disability Services before you can schedule your test. Review the Bulletin Supplement for Test Takers with Disabilities.
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 Certificate of Eligibility Part III. If you need copies of the documentation you submitted to ODS, please complete the Request for Documentation form.
Test of Essential Academic Skills (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.
If your exam is not listed above, you will need to determine from the administering body how to request accommodations.
- 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.