Understand your Responsibilities:
Before meeting with your instructor, take time to familiarize yourself with both your responsibilities and your instructor’s obligations regarding accommodations in college.
Outreach:
Once your notification letters have been sent to your instructors, it's your responsibility to initiate a conversation about implementing accommodations in each course. You can start by visiting their office hours or sending an email. Below is an example of an email template you can use to begin this discussion. Be sure to include a clear subject line indicating that you want to discuss accommodations, so your instructor understands the importance of the message.
Sample Email:
[Instructor name],
My name is [your name] and I am in your [class name and number] class. You should have just received an email from the Student Accessibility Services office with my approved accommodations. I am emailing you so we can discuss how these accommodations will be implemented in your class.
Please let me know a time that works best for you to meet, otherwise, I am happy to discuss these accommodations over email.
Let me know what works for you!
[your name]
Resources
View our complete guide to talking with your instructors about accommodations for additional tips, scripts, and supports!