A guide to student accommodations

We believe education should be accessible to everyone. If you have a temporary health issue or permanent disability, we have services to help meet your needs.

A guide to student accommodations

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A guide to student accommodations

We believe education should be accessible to everyone. If you have a temporary health issue or permanent disability, we have services to help meet your needs.

Our commitment

University of Phoenix provides reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified disabled students in all university programs and activities and strives to maintain access to all aspects of a student’s education experience. The university is committed to ensuring equal access to information for all. We strive to create an environment where a person with a disability can acquire the same information, engage in the same interactions and enjoy the same services as a person without a disability, and be able to do so in an equally effective manner, with substantially equivalent ease of use.

How do I know if I need accommodations?

Accommodations are designed to provide access to learning activities and courses. They are available upon request for students who are experiencing either temporary or long-term health/medical situations or other conditions that affect their ability to complete course work. Some situations in which you may need to request accommodations include:

  • Needing more time to complete course work
  • Having difficulty reading and understanding text
  • Finding it challenging to organize your thoughts and complete assignments
  • Needing additional support to balance the symptoms of your diagnosis with the demands of college-level work

Temporary accommodations

You may be able to receive accommodations for temporary health situations, including (but not limited to) a broken bone, surgery complications, emergency hospitalization, treatment for temporary health conditions or pregnancy complications.

Permanent accommodations

You may be able to receive accommodations for permanent health situations, including (but not limited to) deafness, blindness, low vision, learning disabilities, chronic illnesses, cancer, fibromyalgia, emotional or mental health issues, treatment for debilitating illnesses or recovered drug or alcohol abuse, speech disorders, spinal cord or traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder or ADD/ADHD, among others. 

What accommodations could I receive?

Accommodations are determined based on the impact of your diagnosis and your approach to learning. A specialist will review options with you, which may include:

  • Extended time to complete assignments
  • Occasional calls with faculty to ask questions or clarify course content
  • Communication access like captions or interpreters for in person meetings 
  • Alternatively formatted print materials

How do I apply for accommodations?

Steps to filling out a form

Submit a
student request

A member of our intake team will reach out to discuss your specific needs and determine your eligibility.

Medical professional

Send in medical documentation

Medical documentation of your disability or diagnosis that reflects your current condition is required to apply.

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Discuss and agree on accommodations

Any agreed-upon accommodations will be documented in the Student Accommodation Agreement.

Accommodations file

Request a copy
of your file

Once the process is completed, you can request a copy of your accommodations file.

Submit a request for accommodations:

* Required information

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