This page is for students who are currently registered with the Office of Accessibility Services. Here you will find the information that applies for current students. If you are new to Shepherd University or our office, click here!
Student Responsibilities
As a student with accommodations, you are responsible for the following:
- Completing a Semester Request to use you accommodations at the beginning of each semester.
- Sign your accommodations letter after completing a semester request.
- Initiating a meeting with each your professors to discuss your accommodations. Students must act as self advocate and initiate a conversation with each of their professors to discuss accommodations. Students can find helpful email templates on our Communication Guide
- If you are using the testing center, complete the test room booking form and notify professors of the request 5 business days in advance of testing date
Semester Request
At the beginning of each semester, you will need to complete a Semester Request via Accommodate to implement your accommodations. This process is what sends your letters to your faculty. Note that accommodations are not retroactive, meaning accommodations are not active until a student sends their letter to their faculty. Should you add/drop a class a new semester request should be completed.
Signing Your accommodations letter
After completing a semester request, you must sign your accommodation letter. This is to verify you understand which accommodations you have been provided and the accompanying rights and responsibilities.
Requesting my exam be proctored in Accommodate
Students must complete a test room booking request 5 business day in advance of your testing date. If you attempt to complete the request in less than 5 business days, Accommodate will show no availability. Students are expected to follow all testing policies.
Temporary or additional accommodations
Supplemental Accommodation Requests are made when a student is already receives accommodations with the Accessibility Services Office, but requires additional or adjusted accommodations. Complete the Supplemental Accommodation Request on Accommodate!