Accommodations and Eligibility

Find out if you’re eligible for accommodations to meet your temporary or permanent disability needs and how our Disability Services Office may assist you.

We strive to provide you with the right eligibility information that helps you request assistance to meet your temporary or permanent disability needs. We never forget that our students are here to learn, and we are here to help.

Possible Accommodations

Accommodations are available for qualifying students who suffer from a temporary or permanent health situation. Eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis.  If you’re seeking assistance, you’ll need to submit supporting medical documentation and recommendations from a qualified professional.

Not all accommodations are available at every campus or for every mode of study. Please consult with your campus disability services advisor for more information.

Examples of possible accommodations:

• Additional time for individual assignments or tests
• Screen-reading software
• Typing software
• Printed materials
• Sign language interpreters
• Note takers

Temporary Health Situations

If you’re experiencing a temporary health situation that limits your ability to perform your coursework, then you may apply for accommodations. Examples of temporary situations may include a broken bone, surgery complications, emergency hospitalization or pregnancy complications.

Permanent Health Situations

If you’re experiencing a permanent health situation that limits your ability to perform your coursework, then you may apply for accommodations. Examples of permanent situations may include deafness, blindness, low vision, learning disabilities, cancer, fibromyalgia, emotional or mental health issues or ADD/ADHD. 

Student Resources

University of Phoenix offers veteran resources for military service members and disabled veterans, in addition to information about financial options and scholarships aimed to assist those with disabilities. We also provide information about the latest accessibility technology to meet the computer requirements for your operating system.