Disability Resource Center Student Success Programs

Student Accommodation Request Process

Purdue University, through policy and practice, is committed to being an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming environment for all students. The Disability Resource Center engages in an interactive process with students to determine appropriate and reasonable accommodations within the entirety of the Purdue experience.  

Applying for Accommodations

At Purdue University, we are committed to supporting students with all different types of disabilities and diagnoses including, but not limited to, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning disabilities, autism, physical and sensory disabilities, medical and mental health conditions, and temporary disabilities.

Step 1: Complete the online Accommodation Request Form

Completing this form provides the Disability Resource Center with the following information:

  • the types of support you may have received previously
  • what you are requesting at Purdue University
  • what potential barriers may impact your experience
  • information about you and your diagnosis

Please note, students are required to complete the Accommodation Request Form. We are unable to consider accommodations that are not submitted by the student. 

Accommodation requests are reviewed in the order they are received, and we are unable to guarantee immediate review of a request.

Please select the form that coincides with the first semester you are requesting accommodations for:

Step 2: Submit Documentation

The Disability Resource Center recognizes and supports different types of documentation, including student’s personal narratives, high school records regarding accommodations, and information directly from a healthcare provider. Documentation can be uploaded in your Accommodation Request form, faxed to 765-496-3759, or emailed to drc@purdue.edu, There may be times in which documentation submitted does not provide the DRC with enough information to be able to approve a requested accommodation. This may result in the DRC requesting additional documentation information from your health care provider. 

Step 3: Schedule Meeting

Once your Accommodation Request Form and documentation have been received, an Access Consultant (AC) at the DRC will reach out to schedule a time to meet with you. During this meeting, your AC will ask several questions to learn more about, determine what types of barriers may exist, learn about your personal experiences with your diagnosis and identity if accommodations are reasonable and appropriate.

Please note, communication from the Disability Resource Center will be sent directly to a student's Purdue University email address.

Request an Accommodation

 

Alternative Formats

Prior to purchasing your textbooks and/or sending a request for alternative formats, please search Purdue's online databases for accessible formats. Contact Alternative Formats to register for a free Bookshare subscription.

Finding Accessible Textbooks Steps to Request E-Text
Other Accommodations

If you receive other accommodations that will be impacted by being in an online learning environment, please communicate with your instructor immediately to discuss options. Access barriers cannot be addressed if we do not know about them. The DRC is always available to assist as needed in conversations regarding the implementation of accommodations.