Learning Support
Do you have an IEP or 504 Plan?
Most colleges offer tutoring, peer coaching, and academic support, along with a disability or accessibility services office that provides accommodations. If you had a 504 Plan or an IEP in high school, you may be eligible for accommodations in college, but support is not automatic. Students must request accommodations and provide documentation.
This page explains how to get connected early and use the support available to you.
Marisol Hopkins,
Associate Director of Disability Services:
discusses college transition guidance for students with an IEP or 504 Plan.
Classroom
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Extended time
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Breaks during exams
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An alternate environment for exams
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Accessible classroom layout
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Access to audiobooks
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Assistive technology for note-taking
Housing
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Accessible dorming
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Single or reduced occupancy dorm room
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Air Conditioned spaces (for specific medical conditions only)
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Emotional support animal (requires documentation from a licensed mental health provider)
General
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Reduced course load (allows a student to take fewer credits while still being considered full-time)
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Priority registration for classes (allows students to register earlier than other students)
Common Accommodations
What is the biggest difference between
high school and college when it comes to classroom accommodations?
How will my professors know what I need and how much will be shared with them?
Tips for Success
College Tours: Disability Services
When you go on your college tour, take note of where the disability services office is on the campus. If time permits, please visit the office to learn about the intake process.