{"id":80,"date":"2026-03-12T19:09:33","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T19:09:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-uwsp-multi.pantheonsite.io\/academic-success\/?page_id=80"},"modified":"2026-03-26T14:50:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T14:50:43","slug":"accommodations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academic-success\/homepage\/drc\/accommodations\/","title":{"rendered":"Accommodations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"bannerheight650 hero-bwbb bptc overlay-image-container\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academic-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2026\/02\/drc-proctor-exam.png)\"><div class=\"smaller-banner\"><div class=\"bannerheight650 bptc smaller-banner-image-container site-width\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academic-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2026\/02\/drc-proctor-exam.png)\"><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"imgforsmallscrn\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academic-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2026\/02\/drc-proctor-exam.png\"\/><div class=\"overlay-text-backdrop\"><div class=\"bannerheight650 overlay-contentwidth\"><div class=\"hero-purple-bg overlay-pos-vbl overlay-w-onethird  overlay-text-container\"><div class=\"hh-mobile-textwidth\"><div class=\"overlay-headlineone\">APPLY FOR ACCOMMODATIONS<\/div><div class=\"overlay-text\">To qualify for academic accommodations, a student must provide documentation of their disability and engage in an interactive process with DRC staff to identify and establish reasonable accommodations.\n\nDRC staff are available throughout the summer and break periods.\n\nUWSP at Marshfield or UWSP at Wausau Students: Although the DRC is physically located on the Stevens Point campus, DRC staff work closely with branch faculty and staff to implement accommodations. Please follow the steps to qualify for accommodations and contact us if you have questions.<\/div><div class=\"overlay-linkbuttons\">\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-gold\" href=\"https:\/\/rainier.accessiblelearning.com\/s-UWSP\/ApplicationStudent.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">REGISTER <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-gold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academic-success\/?page_id=134&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\">SCHOLARSHIPS <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-callout-slim bg-gold noblockspacetop blockspacebottom\"><div class=\"site-width\"><div class=\"cs-structure\"><div class=\"cs-icon\"><\/div><div class=\"cs-text\">For students entering UWSP in the fall, please initiate the application process over the summer. It can take time (sometimes a few weeks) to qualify students for accommodations and get things in place. Even if you are unsure about using accommodations, we urge you to apply and get qualified so that you can use accommodations quickly should you need them.<\/div><div class=\"cs-linkbutton\"><a class=\"cs-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academic-success\/?page_id=156&amp;preview=true\">HOW-TO VIDEOS<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Establish a DRC Connect Account<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use the&nbsp;REGISTER&nbsp;button above to enter your contact information in our online portal, DRC Connect. Please use your UWSP email address, if you have one set up when you register.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have questions about accommodations or getting qualified, please feel free to contact the DRC office at&nbsp;715-346-3365 or&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:drc@uwsp.edu\">drc@uwsp.edu<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have questions about the university\u2019s admission process, please contact Admissions at 715-346-2441 or&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:admiss@uwsp.edu\">admiss@uwsp.edu<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have questions about Placement Testing, please refer to the UW System Placement Testing procedures:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www3.uwsp.edu\/testing-services\/Pages\/placement.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Placement Testing &#8211; Testing Services | UWSP<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For special Housing requests, please see the information\/process on the Residential Living page:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www3.uwsp.edu\/residential-living\/Pages\/HousingAccommodations.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Housing and Residence Life &#8211; Medical Accommodations | UWSP<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For setting up special Food Service needs, you\u2019ll need to contact the Dietary office:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/dining\/university-dining-services\/dietary-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dining Services &#8211; Dietary Resources | UWSP<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your primary accommodation is an Assistance Animal, please review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academic-success\/?page_id=204&amp;preview=true\">UWSP Assistance Animal page<\/a>&nbsp;and schedule a meeting prior to establishing an account or submitting documentation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Submit Documentation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Upload or send in appropriate disability-related documentation to verify eligibility:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academic-success\/?page_id=132&amp;preview=true\">Submitting Documentation page<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Participate in a New Client Intake Meeting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The intake meeting is a conversation about your request and documentation, accommodation history, and the impact of your condition(s). We also explain processes for implementing your accommodations in your courses. Intake meetings are generally 30 minutes in duration. Please call our office (715-346-3365) during business hours to request a meeting, or you may&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academic-success\/?page_id=298&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">schedule a meeting via Navigate<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UWSP at Marshfield or UWSP at Wausau Students: DRC staff in Stevens Point will make arrangements to discuss your request in person or via Zoom meeting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion\"><div class=\"accordion\" id=\"\"><div style=\"text-align:left\"><h2 class=\"h2\">Student Accommodations<\/h2><p>Below are lists of typical accommodations. Which accommodations you qualify for are determined on an individual basis, taking into account your individual needs and supporting documentation.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"panelcontainer nofirst\">\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">Classroom Accommodations<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>\u200bRecorded Lectures<\/li>\n\n\n<li>\u200bCopies of PowerPoints, notes, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>\u200bNote Taker (<em>Wausau campus only<\/em>)\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academic-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2026\/02\/Tips-for-NoteTakers.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tips for Note Takers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academic-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2026\/02\/Note-Taker-Announcement-and-Sign-up-Sheet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Note Taker Announcement &amp; Sign-up Sheet<\/a><\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/li>\n\n\n<li>\u200bComputer<\/li>\n\n\n<li>\u200bCalculator<\/li>\n\n\n<li>\u200bFM System<\/li>\n\n\n<li>\u200bSign-Language Interpreter<\/li>\n\n\n<li>\u200bCaptioning\/C-Print<\/li>\n\n\n<li>\u200bPreferential Seating<\/li>\n\n\n<li>\u200bAdaptive Furniture<\/li>\n\n\n<li>\u200bFlexible Attendance<\/li>\n\n\n<li>\u200bAble to Leave Classroom<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">Assistive Technology<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n\n<p>The items below are just some of the types of\u00a0resources the AT Lab has available.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>\u200bTalking Scientific Calculator<\/li>\n\n\n<li>\u200bMagnifier-Transformer USB<\/li>\n\n\n<li>\u200bDictation Program (Voice to Text)<\/li>\n\n\n<li>\u200bMagnifier\/Reader (DaVinci)<\/li>\n\n\n<li>\u200bZoomText Program<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Note-Taking Tools<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Digital Texts\u200b (Text to Voice)<\/li>\n\n\n<li>\u200bFM System<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">Exam\/Testing Accommodations<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"593\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academic-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2026\/02\/drc-assistive-tech.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-92 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academic-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2026\/02\/drc-assistive-tech.png 593w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academic-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2026\/02\/drc-assistive-tech-300x199.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 593px) 100vw, 593px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Proctored Exam<\/li>\n\n\n<li>\u200bExtended Time<\/li>\n\n\n<li>\u200bReduced Distraction Location<\/li>\n\n\n<li>\u200bReader<\/li>\n\n\n<li>\u200bScribe<\/li>\n\n\n<li>\u200bComputer for Testing<\/li>\n\n\n<li>\u200bText to Voice<\/li>\n\n\n<li>\u200bVoice to Text<\/li>\n\n\n<li>\u200bNo Penalty for Spelling\/Grammar<\/li>\n\n\n<li>\u200bEnlarged Copies for Test<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">Student Test Accommodations<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n\n<p>The DRC administers around 1,000 exams\/tests per semester for students who qualify for exam accommodations through the DRC.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>The DRC proctors exams in multiple locations:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>a few individual testing rooms with camera monitoring<\/li>\n\n\n<li>testing rooms with computers; for students who qualify for assistive technology testing accommodations<\/li>\n\n\n<li>small testing rooms for 1-2 test takers<\/li>\n\n\n<li>in a group setting, that is smaller and has fewer distractions than the classroom<\/li>\n\n\n<li>or you may make personal arrangements with your instructor<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"690\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academic-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2026\/02\/drc-proctor-exam.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academic-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2026\/02\/drc-proctor-exam.png 690w, https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academic-success\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2026\/02\/drc-proctor-exam-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">Proctored Exam Procedure<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n\n<p>Instructors may arrange test accommodations for students with disabilities in their area. However, if instructors are unable to do so, they may refer the student to the DRC, and we will arrange for a proctored exam.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Students will submit an accommodation notice to their instructors via&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/rainier.accessiblelearning.com\/UWSP\/Default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DRC Connect<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Students are encouraged to meet with each of their instructors regarding their exam accommodations and together determine if the student will test through the DRC or make arrangements with the instructor.\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>In some instances, a student\u2019s exam accommodation needs can only be met through our office. In these cases, the instructor may be notified by the DRC.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/li>\n\n\n<li>If the student and\/or instructor chooses to schedule their exams(s) through the DRC the student will then submit a test request through&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/rainier.accessiblelearning.com\/UWSP\/Default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DRC Connect<\/a>. Should the instructor change the test date, we expect students to inform the DRC as soon as possible, so we are able to make proctored exam changes in our office.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>The student and instructor will then receive an email with confirmation of their exam day, time, and location.\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Requests for exams\/quizzes need to be submitted online at least five (5) business days (Monday-Friday) no later than 4:30 p.m. in advance of the exam and about one (1) month prior to your finals. Please note that before we finalize exam accommodations, it takes time to communicate between instructor, proctor, location source, and student.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Please remember to notify us if there are any changes in exam dates and times.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">Additional Accommodations<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>Dietary Accommodations<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www3.uwsp.edu\/dining\/Pages\/Nutrition\/Overview.aspx\">Dining and Summer Conference<\/a>&nbsp;has a Registered Dietician on staff who is available to consult with students who have dietary needs related to allergies or a disability\/medical condition. Consultation with the dietician is encouraged before seeking exemption from the requirement for students living on campus to purchase a meal plan.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>\u200b<strong>Housing Accommodations<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www3.uwsp.edu\/residential-living\/Pages\/default.aspx\">Residential Living<\/a>&nbsp;considers a wide variety of housing accommodation requests, including single room placement due to disability\/medical condition and exemption from the on-campus residency requirement for first and second year students.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>\u200b<strong>Priority Registration<\/strong><br>DRC staff will consider requests for priority registration on a case-by-case basis.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academic-success\/?page_id=204&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u200b<strong>Service Animal<\/strong><\/a><br>Service animals are dogs or mini-horses trained to perform tasks or duties for a person with a disability. Students with service animals are encouraged to register with DRC to facilitate access to campus facilities (including housing).<\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academic-success\/?page_id=204&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u200b<strong>Emotional Support Animal<\/strong><\/a><br>Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) are allowed as a housing accommodation when the student can document a therapeutic benefit to residing with an animal. Students seeking approval for ESAs should contact DRC and consult with a staff member about the review process. Certificates or registrations from online registries or similar verification services are typically not considered sufficient documentation of therapeutic benefit.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The UWSP Disability Resource Center (DRC), in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its Amendments, and UW System Policy on Individuals with Disabilities, coordinates accommodations to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in or benefit from UWSP and its programs, services and activities in the most integrated setting.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Step 1: Establish a DRC Connect Account Step 2: Submit Documentation Step 3: Participate in a New Client Intake Meeting The UWSP Disability Resource Center (DRC), in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its Amendments, and UW System Policy on Individuals with Disabilities, coordinates [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":44,"featured_media":0,"parent":8,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-80","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academic-success\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/80","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academic-success\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academic-success\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academic-success\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/44"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academic-success\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=80"}],"version-history":[{"count":54,"href":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academic-success\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/80\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":927,"href":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academic-success\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/80\/revisions\/927"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academic-success\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academic-success\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=80"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}