Disability Services for Prospective Students and Families
We love to meet with Prospective Students! When you plan a visit to campus mention that that you would like to schedule time to meet with one of the Disability Services staff. The Admission staff will arrange a convenient appointment time for us to meet.
This page contains information that is of interest to future students with disabilities who are considering attending the University of Evansville. If you have any questions please get in touch. One of our staff will be happy to answer your questions, call (812-488-2663). You may also contact us by email.
- Procedure to Establish Eligibility
- Examples of Accommodations
- Housing Accommodation Requests
- Accessibility Map
- Academic Support Services
- Other Helpful Information
Procedure to Establish Eligibility
Students who wish to request accommodations must establish eligibility by providing appropriate written documentation of the disability to the Office of Counseling Services, located within the Student Life area on the 2nd floor of the Ridgway University Center. The documentation should include an evaluation by an appropriately licensed healthcare provider. Some examples of such persons are physicians, psychiatrists, and psychologists. The documentation should clearly state a diagnosis and makes evident the current impact of the disability as it relates to the accommodations requested. Often this documentation can be forwarded from the student's high school.
Each student should schedule an appointment to meet with a counselor/disability service provider (812-488-2663) for an individual consultation. During the consultation, the counselor and student discuss the current impact of the disability in the academic setting. After reviewing the student's medical and/or diagnostic records and meeting with the student, the counselor determines appropriate services and reasonable academic accommodations. The medical records and disability documentation will be maintained in the Office of Counseling Services.
Examples of Possible Accommodations
Accommodations vary depending on the nature of the Disability and are determined on an individual basis. Examples of possible accommodations include:
- Reduced distraction area for tests
- Extended time on tests
- Sign language interpreters
- Note takers
- Use of spell check
- Priority seating
- Additional accommodations designed to meet individual needs
Housing Accommodation Requests
The Residence Life Web site has information on requesting campus housing accommodations based on medical, psychological, or disability related needs.
Interactive Campus Accessibility Map
An interactive map that shows the location of accessible entrances, elevators and parking on the University of Evansville campus is available on the Safety and Security Web site.
Academic Support Services
The Center for Academic Advisement maintains a list of academic support services available at no charge to all students.
Other Helpful Information
The Virginia Commonwealth University developed a website called "Going to College." It was developed under a grant from the Office of Special Education Programs, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, and the U.S. Department of Education. This site is definitely worth looking in to.
