Academic Accommodations
Student Accessibility Resources (SAR) offers a variety of accommodations and services for students with disabilities. Below you will find some of the types of academic accommodations available. Accommodation requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis to determine appropriate supports based on the student's documented needs.
- Testing Accommodations
- Note-Taking Support
- Assistive Technology
- Interpretive Services
- Others, based on individual needs
Steps for Requesting Academic Accommodations
- Submit a SAR Application
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Provide Medical Documentation
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Schedule Registration Appointment: To schedule your appointment, please contact our office at 850.474.2387 or sar@uwf.edu.
Documentation Requirements
To be eligible for services, students must provide appropriate documentation from a licensed or certified professional who is qualified to diagnose and treat the student's disability.
Please Note: IEPs and 504 Plans are typically not sufficient to establish the presence of a disability, but may be submitted as supplemental information.
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| Professional Diagnosis Documentation should clearly state the diagnosis, explain how the condition may impact the student in an academic setting and provide recommendations for reasonable accommodations. |
| Provider Information Documentation should be on the provider's letterhead and include the provider's name, title, dates of treatment, signature, and professional license and/or certification number. |
| Qualified Professional Documentation should be provided by a professional who is qualified to diagnose and treat the student's condition and has direct knowledge of the student's history, symptoms and functional limitations. |
| Age of Documentation Documentation should generally be less than five years old. Exceptions may apply for certain permanent or stable physical disabilities, depending on the nature of the condition and the information provided. |
Who can request Academic Accommodations?
Any UWF student with a disability who believes they need accommodations to access University programs or courses may request services through Student Accessibility Resources (SAR). This includes students with temporary or permanent disabilities that may impact an academic experience.
Are accommodations retroactive?
No. Academic accommodations are not retroactive. Accommodations become effective only after they have been approved by SAR and the student has submitted a required Semester Request form.
When is my registration complete?
Your registration is complete once you have:
- Submitted a SAR Application
- Provided the required medical documentation
- Attended your Registration Appointment
After your appointment, SAR will review your request and notify you of your approved accommodations. If approved, you'll also need to submit a Semester Request form each semester to notify your instructors of your accommodations.
When can I request accommodations?
You can request accommodations at any time during the year. We encourage students to register as early as possible, preferably before the semester begins, to allow time for the interactive process and implementation of approved accommodations.
Can I start the registration process without documentation?
Yes. You are welcome to begin the registration process even if you do not have documentation yet. During your meeting, we can discuss your situation, explain the documentation requirements, and answer any questions about the process. Please note that accommodations generally cannot be approved until appropriate documentation has been received and reviewed.
