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Office of Disability Services Frequently Asked Questions

No. All incoming students with disabilities may apply for accommodations at JMU but past accommodations are not automatically rolled over.

Accommodations in college often look different due to the difference in learning environment. Incoming students can certainly ask for any accommodation and ODS will review the request within the university context.

Submit your application and documentation to ODS to be considered for accommodations.

Students are not generally assigned to work with one particular disability services practitioner. While they may request to meet with a specific person, the majority of students will decide to meet with whoever’s schedule correlates with their availability.

All students who are approved for accommodations will receive an official letter from ODS that lists their approved accommodations. Students meet with each of their professors to discuss how to use these accommodations in their class.

No. Your status as a student who has accommodations is confidential and all JMU staff should comply with FERPA.

Yes, but keep in mind that accommodations cannot be retroactive. Therefore, tests, quizzes, assignments, grades, etc. that have already been administered cannot be changed.

That depends on what you and your professor decide when you set up that accommodation in their class. Sometimes accommodations cannot be given in the classroom, but sometimes they can. ODS has a test proctoring space where you can request a reservation to take an exam if you and your professor prefer.

Please download the housing accommodation request form from our website. Students complete Part 1 and their treating clinician completes Part 2. Once submitted, the request will be forwarded for review by the Housing Accommodation Request Committee, and the student will receive the committee’s decision via their Dukes email account.

Our documentation guidelines are outlined on the ODS website. Your documentation should be written by professionals who have assessed for your needs; it should demonstrate you have a disability and it should provide information about your current experience and challenges due to disability for which you need accommodations in college.

No, not without your permission. You may fill out a release form that allows ODS to speak with your parent/guardian but it is not required.

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