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Undergraduate/Graduate Academic Accommodations

Students who wish to request academic accommodations for on-campus and/or online classes through the Global Campus, must first self-identify to CEA, complete the academic request form, and submit disability documentation.

There are no registration deadlines!  Students can register with CEA and request accommodations at any point during the semester, but accommodations are not retroactive.

The CEA offers two registration options for students who want to request academic accommodations – Expedited Registration and Standard Registration.

  • Expedited Registration does NOT require an Access Plan Meeting and can be processed more quickly than the Standard Registration. If you need only one or more of the following accommodations, you can request Expedited Registration: 
    • Extended time on exams - 1.5x (50%) or 2x (100%)
    • Distraction-reduced testing environment
    • Permission to audio record lectures
    • Note to Law Students: an Access plan meeting is required for Law School accommodation requests.
  • The Standard Registration Process is for all other accommodations and will require an Access Plan Meeting (APM).

Expedited Registration Process

 

Standard Registration Process
  1. Complete the Academic Request Form.*

      • Note: If you do not receive an automatic confirmation email within 30 minutes of your submission, please contact us.

  2. Provide documentation of disability or medical condition that supports each accommodation request by one of the following methods:

  3. Monitor your uark email for status updates.  The CEA will provide written notice of your registration status, typically within 3 business days after we receive your request & documentation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

                    

 

  1. Complete the Academic Request Form.*

    • Note: If you do not receive an automatic confirmation email within 30 minutes of your submission, please contact us!

  2. Schedule an Access Plan Meeting with an Access Counselor to discuss access barriers, accommodations, and how they are facilitated.  This meeting is confidential, and your disability information will never be disclosed to your faculty or other campus personnel.

    • Once we receive your request form, we will send an appointment request link to your uark email for you to schedule your meeting (In-person or  virtual via MS Teams)

    • Please allow 1 hour for this meeting. 

  3. Monitor your uark email for meeting confirmation, which is typically provided within 3 business days from receiving your meeting request. 

  4. Provide documentation of disability or medical condition that supports each accommodation requested  by one of the following methods:

    • Upload documentation via the CEA Student Login
    • Email to ada@uark.edu 
    • Fax to 479-575-7445
    • In-person at Arkansas Union, Room 209 (435 N Garland Ave)

    • Note: Documentation can be submitted before, during, or after your access plan meeting.

  5. Monitor your uark email for status updates. CEA staff will evaluate the request and provide written notice of your registration status and accommodation eligibility via your uark email. 

*On the request for services form (application), we will ask you to tell us about:

    • The disabilities you are seeking accommodation for
    • What previous accommodations you may have used (if any)
    • How the accommodations you request will help remove any barriers you may be facing and help you succeed

Disability Documentation

In general, documentation should be provided by a professional. Documentation may include assessments, reports, and/or letters from qualified evaluators, professionals, or institutions. Common sources of documentation are health care providers, psychologists, and diagnosticians.  Copies of accommodations approved from a previous school(s) such as accommodation agreements/letters, 504 plans, IEPs, ARD documents and/or standardized exams can also be included as additional supporting information.

All documentation will be used to determine if the student’s accommodation request is reasonable and appropriate.

Suggested Documentation Elements:

  1. Typed on letterhead, dated, and signed by the professional providing the documentation.
  2. State the disability or disabilities.
  3. Describe the impact or symptoms of the disability.
  4. If applicable, describe the severity, expected progression, and/or medication side-effects..
  5. If applicable, list current and/or past accommodations.
  6. List any recommended accommodations.