Students who have been accepted and commit to attend UA may register with ODS to request academic accommodations.
Register with ODS
Entering students who wish to request academic accommodations should register with ODS.
Student Handbook
Review procedures and information about students rights and responsibilities.
More information
Will my documentation from high school be sufficient to receive accommodations in college?
ODS requires documentation of a diagnosed condition showing substantial academic impact. High school plans like 504s or IEPs are welcome but typically not sufficient without supporting information from a provider. Evaluations must include a clear diagnosis and evidence of impairment. Please share our documentation guidelines with your provider.
Note: K-12 and college accommodation laws differ. In college, the focus shifts from success to access, so high school documentation may not meet college standards.
Will I receive the same accommodations I had in high school?
ODS uses an interactive process that considers both documentation and student self-report to determine disability-related needs. During your Intake meeting, you'll discuss academic challenges to help your Accommodations Specialist recommend appropriate accommodations.
College accommodations may differ from high school due to different legal standards and available campus resources. You'll learn your eligible accommodations at the end of the Intake, and you can request changes at anytime by contacting your specialist.
How do I request accommodations on the math placement test?
Review the math placement test information. Placement tests are optional but typically taken prior to Bama Bound, since course registration occurs then. Make a request for placement test accommodations in advance. ODS will review your documentation and email your Crimson account with accommodation details.
Can I receive priority registration as an entering student?
Students must attend Bama Bound before registering for classes, so ODS cannot offer priority registration to entering students. However, once registered with ODS, you'll receive priority registration for future semesters.
Note that Accommodations Specialists are not academic advisors – you'll still need to meet with an advisor through your college's Student Services office.
Does ODS offer tutoring, coaching, or other services?
ODS facilitates accommodations specific to the classroom and learning environments. We do not offer personal services (i.e., coaching, tutoring, transportation) or personal devices / technology.
We recommend exploring available resources at UA if you have a need that is not addressed through accommodations.
How do I request housing or dining accommodations, or accessible parking?
ODS oversees academic accommodations. If you need accommodations for housing, dining, or parking, please review the information below:
Housing accommodations
Dining accommodations
Accessible parking
We also recommend consulting the interactive campus map to learn your way around campus, locate parking options, and review accessible entrances and routes.