This guide will give you a step-by-step on how to apply for academic accommodations through UCF Student Accessibility Services. This includes requests for testing accommodations, notetaking technology support, communication access, and other requests for lecture, lab, and internship courses.
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Click the Student Application link to get started. Students will be prompted to enter their NID and NID password to access the application. Students are responsible for completing and submitting their own application.
After completing the application questions, students may upload supporting documentation. Students may also use the optional Academic Accommodation Provider Form, which can be completed by a healthcare provider.
Helpful documentation may include: psychoeducational evaluations, IEP/504 plans, and letters from medical or mental health providers.
Documentation is most useful when it explains how a disability impacts a student’s academic experience (e.g., testing, reading, concentration, etc.)
If documentation recommends supports that go beyond equal access, SAS will discuss alternative resources or options with the student
Important: Students should not delay applying if they are unsure whether their documentation is sufficient. The initial meeting will not be delayed due to missing documentation; however, additional documentation may be needed before certain accommodations can be approved. The SAS consultant will review documentation needs during the Welcome Meeting.
For more information on how SAS analyzes accommodation requests, review the Reasonable Accommodation Analysis document.
After submitting the application, students will receive an automated confirmation email. SAS will then contact students within two business days with next steps.
All communication will be sent to the student’s UCF email address, so students should check it regularly.
After the initial application review and unless accommodations are approved through the Accelerated Consideration option (information below), students will receive an email with information on scheduling an initial Welcome Meeting with us. If prompted to schedule a Welcome Meeting, keep these tips in mind:
- During the Welcome Meeting, an SAS staff member will talk with the student about the academic challenges they are experiencing relative to their disability, reasonable accommodations to address the academic barriers, and potential next steps and accommodation options. Our goal is to keep the meeting relaxed and comfortable.
- Current UCF students may request accommodations at any time but are encouraged to meet with SAS as soon as they become aware of a need. We do not accommodate retroactively.
- It may take time after a Welcome Meeting to finalize and facilitate accommodations. Please keep in mind, if connected with SAS and accommodations are approved, some accommodations require processing time. For example, testing accommodations often requires a five-business day notice.
Questions or Concerns at Any Point in the Semester:
We know that questions, challenges, and concerns may arise. The SAS staff member you met with initially would be happy to answer any follow-up questions. One of the biggest mistakes students make is waiting too long to address a concern.
Email or call your initial SAS contact. Don’t remember who you met with? You can email us at sas@ucf.edu, call 407-823-2371, or visit our office.
Additional Accommodation Related Topics
For students who need temporary disability accommodation considerations (such as for a dominant broken arm/wrist or for a concussion with sustained symptoms):
- SAS is available for a consultation to discuss options. To schedule a Welcome Meeting, please review the steps outlined on this page.
- Not all temporary disabilities are situations that fall within SAS’ role to address with accommodations. In some cases, students will need to explore options with professors without SAS involvement.
- Facilitation of any accommodations requires reasonable time frames to assess and coordinate. Accommodations may not be able to be facilitated immediately even when temporary situations are new with potentially immediate academic consequences.
- No Personalized Transportation Service as an Accommodation: Please note that personal transportation and travel to and around campus are the responsibility of each individual, regardless of personal situation. SAS and UCF do not have any personalized, door-to-door transportation services for students with chronic or temporary disabilities. All students need to utilize the resources available on campus, such as the UCF shuttle and strategic parking.
The Accelerated Consideration process allows students to be considered for select academic accommodations without meeting with an SAS consultant. This option may help students receive certain accommodations more quickly by avoiding initial meeting wait times.
To be eligible, students must:
- Complete all application questions thoroughly, and
- Submit supporting documentation at the time of application
After submitting the application, students are responsible for monitoring their UCF email and completing any requested next steps..
Within two business days, SAS will notify the student via email if:
- Accommodations have been approved through the Accelerated Consideration process, or
- A Welcome Meeting is required to continue the review process
Students who are approved through Accelerated Consideration may still choose to meet with an SAS consultant to discuss their accommodations and next steps.
A Welcome Meeting will be required if additional
The SAS team on the Orlando campus works closely with the UCF Connect Campuses SAS contacts. If you are taking a course at a UCF Connect Campus and want to set up a Welcome Meeting, you can contact our Orlando office to schedule. Meetings can be done either in person at the Orlando campus or online via zoom. To see our listing of Connect Campus representatives, please view the Connect Campus Contact List.