Academic Accommodations
To receive academic accommodations for the first time at FHSU, you must register with Student Accessibility Services by submitting documentation and completing the three-step process outlined below.
Reasonable accommodations are accommodations that "level the playing field." This means that the accommodations help make class handouts, materials, and tests as accessible to you as they are to other students.
The Three-Step Process
- Step 1: Complete and submit the Academic Accommodations Questionnaire.
- Step 2: Submit documentation of your disability.
- Step 3: Attend a required intake appointment after Student Accessibility Services has reviewed your documentation and contacted you. The appointment may occur in-person or by phone/video.
Documentation review can take 1-2 weeks. Step 3 should be completed during the first weeks of the semester or over the summer. If additional information is needed, we will notify you.
What Happens Next?
After being approved for accommodations, we will send you an email outlining accommodations appropriate for your needs. It is your responsibility to disseminate the accommodation letter and request accommodations from faculty members. We encourage you to make accommodation requests promptly so that faculty and our office can plan for those accommodations. You are also responsible for meeting with faculty and discussing any concerns.
Examples of Academic Accommodations