Student Access

Davenport University is committed to serving all students with disabilities both in and out of the classroom.  Any student with a documented disability is eligible to request services through Student Access.  A Student Access Coordinator has been assigned at each campus.  Each student has the responsibility to notify his/her Student Access Coordinator should they seek accommodations with the University and complete all documentation to begin this process.  Once approved, individualized accommodation plans are developed for each student.  After receiving his/her individualized accommodation plan, each student is responsible for notifying his or her faculty member for each class in which they choose to utilize accommodations

How to Get the Help You Need

To receive assistance from Davenport Student Access:

• Complete an Accommodations Request Form at least six weeks before enrollment.
• Complete Verification of Disabilities Form(s).
• Email forms and supporting documentation to the Student Access Coordinator  [1]for your campus.
• Student Access will review your forms and documentation.
• The Student Access Coordinator will meet with you to discuss any outstanding items and approval status.
• Once approved, you will be given a Provisional Accommodation Letter (PAL) that outlines all accommodations for which you are eligible.  Be signing the PAL, you acknowledge that you approve this accommodation plan.
• After signing the PAL, you will receive your Instructor's Documentation of Accommodation (IDA).   The IDA is an official document that outlines the testing and classroom accommodations applicable to each individual student. 
• Each student is responsible for distributing her/his IDA to each instructor - for every class and in every semester for which s/he wishes to receive accommodations.  
• Students should not contact faculty or request accommodations without providing an IDA to the instructor.

You will be responsible for any costs associated with getting the supporting documentation about your condition. If you need help obtaining documentation or finding a local physician, contact the Student Access Coordinator [1] for your campus.

NOTE:  Paperwork must be submitted at least six weeks before class starts so that we have time to implement your accommodation(s) before classes start. Without proper notice, we cannot guarantee that your needs will be able to be met by the time classes begin. Accommodations cannot be made retroactively.

If a student has a temporary condition and/or is in the process of collecting documentation, s/he may be eligible for temporary accommodations.   Please contact the Student Access Coordinator  [1]at your campus for further details.