{"id":1909,"date":"2024-02-16T18:16:47","date_gmt":"2024-02-16T23:16:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rossweb.bus.umich.edu\/global-initiatives\/?page_id=1909"},"modified":"2026-03-02T17:35:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T22:35:09","slug":"academic-accommodations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rossweb.bus.umich.edu\/global-initiatives\/ross-incoming-semester-exchange-program\/academics\/academic-accommodations\/","title":{"rendered":"Academic Accommodations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.p_oW1N7qs9YiTv_l\">For students with disabilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the United States, a number of laws exist at the national, state and local level to protect individuals with disabilities from discrimination and to provide additional accommodations as necessary. Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, students studying at any institution within the United States have the right to request special accommodations relating to their disabilities. According to these laws, a person with a disability is defined as someone who:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>has a record or history of such an impairment,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>or is regarded as having such an impairment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, the University of Michigan and the Ross School of Business are committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1909_2614f2-21 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1909_de6500-7a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.p_4JA3sQepY1iQ_l\">Eligibility for accommodations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To be eligible for an academic accommodation due to a disability students must register their disability and discuss their needs with the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/ssd.umich.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Office Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD)<\/a>.&nbsp;<strong>Because arrangements must be made no later than 2 weeks prior to the first assignment, it is recommended to begin this process early<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1909_e8cec5-3c\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"216\" src=\"https:\/\/rossweb.bus.umich.edu\/global-initiatives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2024\/02\/image-39.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1912\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.p_dH3tj5C4Ysbe_l\">Accommodations for conditions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students who receive academic accommodations due to a disability at their home universities are usually entitled to similar accommodations here at the University of Michigan when wish accommodations are available. Some examples of past accommodations include but are not limited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder&nbsp;(ADHD)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Acquired\/Traumatic Brain Injury<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Autistic Spectrum Disorder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chronic Health Condition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mental Health Condition&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deaf or Hard of Hearing&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learning Disability&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visual Impairment&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mobility Impairment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Temporary Disability&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To register your disability and explore available accommodations with SSD, please follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ssd.umich.edu\/article\/document-your-disability\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Your Disability Documentation<\/strong><\/a>. Provide SSD with diagnostic documentation about your disability and send the completed paperwork to the office via fax (734) 936-3947 or email ssdoffice@umich.edu. You will include the following documentation:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Diagnostic report from an appropriate medical professional describing your disability or condition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit an online&nbsp; Verified Individualized Services and Accommodations (VISA) form &#8211; this is NOT the visa in your passport.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Documentation from your home university regarding the accommodations they provide for you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Confirmation of Your Paperwork<\/strong>. Once SSD has received your paperwork, they will send a confirmation message to your UMICH email account and assign you a disability coordinator here at Ross.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Set Up a Meeting with Your Disability Coordinator<\/strong>. Call or email your disability coordinator to set up a face-to-face appointment. During this initial meeting your coordinator will determine your eligibility for services and identify reasonable and appropriate academic accommodations.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that accommodations are not guaranteed for students who do not complete this process earlier than&nbsp;<strong>two weeks prior to their first quiz or exam<\/strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1909_3834ff-3e alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1909_54f567-88\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.p_OmZtm-VRYfdg_l\">Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on academic accommodations, please contact the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/ssd.umich.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Office Services for Students 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