Utah Valley University is committed to providing equal access for qualified students with disabilities, in accordance with state and federal laws. Equal access is provided through accommodations on a case-by-case basis through an interactive process with Accessibility Services (AS). As a student with a disability receiving accommodation from AS, it is important to know your rights and responsibilities outlined below.

AS Students Have the Right To:

• An equal opportunity to access course information and materials.
• An equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from the university community.
• To choose whether or not to disclose the nature of your disability to your professor(s). The information you provide to AS is protected by FERPA.
• To file a grievance if you believe you have been discriminated against.

AS Student Responsibilities:

• Self-identify to AS as having a disability and provide accurate and timely documentation.
• Check UVU email and/or Clockwork portal for updates and announcements.
• Understand that the accommodation process, from application to implementation, can take up to three weeks to be completed.
• Request accommodations each semester in a timely manner and understand that a late request does not constitute retroactive adjustments.
• Notify AS if classes are dropped or added.
• Ensure that instructors have received the Letter of Accommodation once it has been issued.
• Communicate directly with instructors regarding exam accommodations and stay in communication about the time and place of such exams.
• Contact AS in a timely manner if having any difficulty securing or arranging accommodations.
• Promptly return any borrowed equipment to AS when it is no longer needed.
• If approved for note taking or audio recording services, I understand that these services are for my use only and may not be shared. In addition, I understand that I must be present in class to receive these services.
• Understand that requesting accommodations does not mean that I will be approved.
• Meet the same standards—academic, technical, performance and behavioral—expected of all Utah Valley University students.
• Some accommodations may be approved temporarily. This may be due to insufficient documentation and/or type of disability. In these cases, I will need to update my documentation to receive accommodations again. I understand that approval with be based on a review of the new documentation and there is no guarantee that the same or any accommodations will be approved.
• Understand that faculty are not required to provide any accommodation that fundamentally alters the nature of their course or lowers the academic standards.