Accommodations

The University of Northern Iowa believes that disability is a naturally occurring aspect of humanity’s diversity and is an integral part of society and this University. 

We believe in working collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff to provide accessible and equitable opportunities for all students.

Student Accessibility Services

What are Accommodations?

An accommodation is an alteration to the academic environment to ensure students with disabilities have equitable access to course materials, information, activities, programs, and campus facilities.

Examples include (but are not limited to):

  • Digital/Audio Textbooks
  • Extended Testing Time
  • PowerPoints Prior to Class
  • Tests Read Aloud
  • Individual Setting for Exams
  • Recorded Lectures
  • Assistive Technology

Who is Eligible for Accommodations?

Any and all UNI students with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities are encouraged to reach out and connect with our office

Examples include (but are not limited to):

  • Epilepsy
  • Deaf or Hard of Hearing
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
  • Learning Disability
  • Cancer
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

How Can I Access Accommodations?

Step 1: Students begin the accommodations process by submitting an Accessibility Accommodation Request.

  • Access the Student Interface of Accommodate and log in utilizing your UNI CatID.
  • Complete the Accessibility Accommodation Request.

Step 2: Students must submit documentation AND schedule an appointment with SAS to complete their request.

Step 3: Students must meet with SAS to discuss their disability, their lived experience, and their documentation.

  • If applying for Academic and Campus Experience accommodations, student will receive an email regarding approval status/discussed accommodations.
  • If applying for University Housing & Dining accommodations, student will receive an email regarding approval status/discussed accommodations.