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Academic Accommodations

Academic accommodations adjust academic tasks, activities, or the environment to faciliate equitable access for student with disabilities. Accommodations are not modifications. They do not change or reduce essential elements of the academic task or activity. Once accommodated, students with disabilities are required to meet the same academic requirements and standards as other students.

Some academic accommodations we may approve for students with disabilities are described below.

Classroom Accommodations

Exam Accommodations

Work Integrated Learning Accommodations

Classroom Accommodations

Exam Accommodations

Work Integrated Learning Accommodations

Students with disabilities may be eligible for accommodation supports during their work integrated learning (WIL) experience if required by their course or program. This includes field placements, practicums, co-ops, internships, and workplace learning experiences. Accommodation planning for WIL considers the student’s individualized access needs in conjunction with WIL work and learning requirements.  Some examples of WIL accommodations may include:

  • Assistive technology, alternative format.
  • Accessible or quiet, low-stimulation workspace.
  • Flexible scheduling, extended deadlines, and fatigue, medical or coping strategy breaks.
  • Regular supervisor check-ins, structured feedback, and clear expectations.

The Accommodation Consultant will support the student with communicating their accommodation needs to WIL faculty and on-site supervisors as needed.

Deadlines

Students enrolled in courses and programs that includes a WIL experience should speak with their Accommodation Consultant as early as possible, ideally the term before placement begins. Accessible Learning does not guarantee that accommodations will be arranged in WIL settings for students who do not provide sufficient notice.