Please find below the processes to utilize certain accommodations. Accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis. Some accommodations may not be applicable based on the individual student. Refer to your Accommodate portal to understand your approved accommodations. Accommodations provided in high school may not be available in college. If you have a question about your approved accommodations or would like to request additional accommodations, please reach out to your Disability Service Provider.
Proctored exams are available to students approved for this accommodation. Like all students with approved accommodations, students should submit their semester request through their Accommodate portal at link one accommodate (CT State Accommodate link will be available here early August). Once they have submitted their semester request:
Steps to Schedule Testing Accommodations:
- Log in with your NetID and password to Accommodate
- On the left navigation panel, select “Testing Room”
- Select “New Booking Request”
- From the drop-down menu, select the course
- Complete the testing information fields.
- Select “Check Availability”
- Available testing seats will be displayed on the right side of the screen. Please select an available day/time to register
- From the “Confirm Exam Booking” screen, please review that the information is correct, and click “Submit Request”
- Upon submitting your test request, an auto-generated email will be sent to you and your instructor indicating the testing reservation
Students with disabilities who require alternative access to printed material may receive their textbooks in an alternate format. Eligibility for this academic adjustment is determined individually, and students must demonstrate a substantial visual, physical, or learning disability that requires alternate materials. Students approved for this accommodation are required to show proof of purchase of the book prior to receiving it in an alternate format due to copyright laws. Like all students with approved accommodations, students should submit their semester request through their Accommodate portal at link one accommodate (CT State Accommodate link will be available here early August). Once they have submitted their semester request:
Steps to Request Alternate Format Textbook Titles
- Log in with your NetID and password to Accommodate
- Click “Accommodations” and in the drop-down list you will see “Alternative Format”
- Click “Alternative Format” then click “Student Entered”
- Click “Upload Document for an Alternative Format Request”
- Fill in the information requested- ISBN number, title, semester, class, and upload proof of purchase
- Submit
- Repeat for each individual audiobook you are requesting
Interpreting services may be available to deaf/hard-of-hearing students. Please note the following:
- Like all students with approved accommodations, students should submit their semester request through their Accommodate portal at Accommodate. Once you have submitted your semester request:
- Please email your ODAS campus contact and indicate the dates/times and course(s) in which you are requesting an interpreter
- These requests are processed in the order in which they are received
- Interpreters will adhere to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct