Academic Accommodations

Interactive Process

The Office of Disability Services is the campus office designated to determine reasonable disability-related accommodations for UNC Charlotte students with disabilities. Our approach is student-centered, strength-based, and interactive.

The goal of an accommodation is not to provide an advantage or to remove essential course requirements, but to address disability-related barriers so students have an equal opportunity to participate and succeed. Once documentation has been approved, students meet with their assigned DS staff member to determine their accommodations. This remains a collaborative, interactive process throughout the student’s time at UNC Charlotte. If any changes arise with accommodation needs, students should contact their assigned DS staff member to discuss.

Not Retroactive

It is important to understand that accommodations are not retroactive and only begin once students notify their faculty by providing their accommodation letter. Students should meet with their faculty to discuss their accommodations. Students in online classes should follow up with faculty via email to discuss accommodations.

Accommodations

Though not an exhaustive list, the following are some of the accommodations available to students when appropriate:

• Accessible Classrooms and Furniture
• Assistive Technology
• Attendance
• Class Notes
• Foreign Language Substitution
• Sign Language Interpreting and CART Services
• FM Systems
• Testing Accommodations
• Text Conversion (Alternate Format)