The Basics

Students who are seeking support services and accommodations for a specific disability must register with the Office of Disability Services (ODS) at Center for Educational Resources and Counseling (ERC). A critical step in the registration process is to complete and return an Accommodation Packet. The Accommodation Packet is composed of forms and guidelines that allow Disability Services staff to begin to determine what accommodations the student will receive at Tulane. Students who are attending Tulane University, or those prospective students who choose to attend, will need to complete additional forms and follow additional procedures in order to complete the registration process with Disability Services and receive reasonable accommodations. Disability Services staff will notify current and prospective students regarding accommodations as soon as possible after receiving all necessary information.

The accommodations determined for prospective students are considered preliminary and will not be finalized until the student has committed to Tulane and has completed the registration process with Disability Services.

The Accommodation Packet

If you wish to print out an Microsoft Word copy of the Accommodation Packet, click here.

If you wish to print out a PDF copy of the Accommodation Packet, click here. You have to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer to view and print the packet in PDF. If you do not have it, you may visit the Adobe site to download a free version and install it on your computer.

A Brief Description of Each Component of the Accommodation Packet

Request for Accommodations Form
The Request for Accommodations must be completed by anyone requesting disability-related accommodations at Tulane University. It is to be submitted along with the signed Confidentiality Statement and the disability-related documentation. It will be used in conjunction with the disability-related documentation to determine what accommodations will be deemed reasonable and appropriate at Tulane. Accommodation requests should be as specific as possible and be accompanied by a brief explanation of the need for each. Only the accommodations that are requested on this form will be considered during the evaluation process. If students are unsure what accommodations to ask for, they may consult with Disability Services staff.

Confidentiality Statement
The Confidentiality Statement explains how a student's disability-related documentation will be handled at Tulane. It should be signed and submitted along with the Request for Accommodations and any disability-related documentation.

Documentation Guidelines
Students who are seeking support services and accommodations for a specific disability will be required to submit current, substantial documentation to verify eligibility for services and accommodations.