{"id":4501,"date":"2026-05-15T10:44:36","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T15:44:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arc\/?page_id=4501"},"modified":"2026-05-15T16:51:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T21:51:25","slug":"academic-accommodations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arc\/apply\/academic-accommodations\/","title":{"rendered":"Academic Accommodations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-l-row--1\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<p>Academic Accommodations may be avaible for UWM students, full time or part time and at any point during their college career. An&nbsp;<strong>ePanther ID and password is required<\/strong>&nbsp;to submit this application. <strong>NOTE: The application process may time out after 15 minutes of inactivity, so it is best to complete all the questions in one sitting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-academic-accommodations-may-include\">Academic Accommodations may include:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Academic Flexibility<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Due to the impact of a chronic medical or psychological disorder, some students may need academic flexibility with attendance, assignment due dates, or presentations and\/or class participation. Appropriate accommodations do not change the expectations for meeting the essential elements of the course. <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arc\/apply\/academic-accommodations\/academic-flexibility-default-plans\/\">Learn more about Academic Flexibility and ARC&#8217;s default plans for students approved for these accommodations.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Alternative Formats<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/digital-accessibility\/compliance-sustainability-action-plan\/\">As of April 2026, all course curriculum must be accessible for any student, disabled or not.<\/a> However, some students are approved to receive course materials in specific alternative formats, such as large print, braille, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any remediated documents provided by ARC are for educational purposes consistent with an ARC student&#8217;s courses and used only by that student.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arc\/accommodations-services\/alternate-formats\/\">Learn more about UWM&#8217;s Digital Accessibility Policy and alternative formats.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Assistive Technology<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Assistive Technology (AT) refers to a device or service that uses technology to help students overcome barriers related to a wide range of disabilities. This type of accommodation may include magnifying equipment, text-to-speech software, notetaking tools, etc. <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arc\/apply\/academic-accommodations\/assistive-technology\/\">Review student expectations and instructor information regarding assistive technology as an accommodation.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Communication Access<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Students with certain communication needs may be approved for real-time captioning or sign language interpreting services. In these cases, a service provider will be present in the student&#8217;s courses, in person or remote. <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arc\/apply\/academic-accommodations\/communication-access\/\">Learn more about student expectations when approved for this accommodation.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Notetaking Services<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Students approved for Notetaking Services may request peer notetakers for their courses. While ARC strives to fill every request, there may be some classes where peer notetakers are not available. In this case, students may be asked to consider other notetaking options. <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arc\/apply\/academic-accommodations\/notetaking-services\/\">Learn more about notetakers and ARC student expectations, as well as how instructors can help<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Notetaking Tools<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Some students are approved for Notetaking Tools, different from Notetaking Services. These tools may be software or specific equipment. <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arc\/apply\/academic-accommodations\/genio-notetaking-students\/\">Learn more about Genio, the notetaking app we offer students, and review student expectations<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Service Animal<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>A service animal<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>refers to any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability. These tasks may include such things as assisting individuals with vision loss, recognizing and assisting a person who suffers from seizures, pulling a wheelchair or stabilizing an off-balance person, etc. <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arc\/apply\/academic-accommodations\/service-animal\/\">Learn more about Service Animals and frequently asked questions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Testing Services<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Testing accommodations ensures students have equal access to exams and are able to demonstrate what they have learned, rather than measure the impact of a disability. These conditions are not intended to alter the fundamental nature or requirements of the course. <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arc\/apply\/academic-accommodations\/testing\/\">Learn more about student and instructor expectations<\/a> or read the <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arc\/apply\/academic-accommodations\/alternative-testing-faqs\/\">Testing FAQs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-buttons--full\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--black uwm-c-button--full uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/rainier.accessiblelearning.com\/UWM\/ApplicationStudent.aspx\" rel=\"\">Apply for Academic Accommodations<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-4171\"><div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-3015\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-buttons--full\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--full uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/teams.microsoft.com\/l\/chat\/0\/0?users=aylessr@uwm.edu,nicolems@uwm.edu,ccraig@uwm.edu,angeloff@uwm.edu&amp;topicName=ARC%20Live%20Chat&amp;message=Thank%20you%20for%20contacting%20the%20UWM%20Accessibility%20Resource%20Center.%20A%20Representative%20will%20get%20back%20to%20you%20as%20soon%20as%20possible,%20between%20the%20hours%20of%208am%20to%204pm%20Monday%20through%20Friday.%20We%20are%20also%20available%20by%20email%20at%20archelp@uwm.edu%20and%20by%20phone:%20414-229-6287.%20Please%20click%20enter%20to%20start%20your%20conversation.%20Then%20you%20can%20type%20your%20message.\" rel=\"\">Chat with ARC Staff<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<nav aria-label=\"Sidebar\" class=\"uwm-p-navigation-list uwm-p-navigation-list--gold-border \"><ul>\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arc\/about\/frequently-asked-questions\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arc\/student-hubs-groups\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>Student Hubs &amp; Student Groups<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arc\/apply\/academic-accommodations\/\" class=\"current\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span aria-current=\"page\">Academic Accommodations<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arc\/apply\/housing-accommodations\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>Housing Accommodations<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/605\/2026\/03\/January-2024-University-Accommodations-Documentation-Form-1.pdf\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>Documentation Form (PDF)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/rainier.accessiblelearning.com\/UWM\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>Login to ARConnect<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/rainier.accessiblelearning.com\/UWM\/instructor\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>Login to PROFconnect<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arc\/students\/undiagnosed-students-resources\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>Undiagnosed Student Resources<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-buttons--full\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--full uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arc\/accommodations-approval-timeline\/\" rel=\"\">View Timeline for Accommodations Approval<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":19645,"featured_media":0,"parent":4582,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":"","uwm_wg_additional_authors":[]},"class_list":["post-4501","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.5 (Yoast SEO v27.5) - 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