Responsibilities of the Student

Students with accommodations have the responsibility to:

Meet qualifications and maintain essential institutional standards for courses, programs, services, activities and facilities

Identify as an individual with a disability when an accommodation is needed and seek information, counsel, and assistance as necessary

Provide appropriate documentation of the disability and how it limits participation in courses, programs, services, activities and facilities

Follow established procedures for obtaining accommodations, academic adjustments and/or auxiliary aids and services

Meet and abide by the University’s academic, conduct and technical standards

Meet with the Office of Student Accessibility Services prior to the start of each semester to discuss ongoing or new accommodation

Students are also responsible for contacting Student Accessibility Services if reasonable academic adjustments or accommodations are not implemented in an effective or timely way.

Responsibilities of Tarleton State University

Tarleton State University has the responsibility to:

Provide information to students with disabilities in accessible formats upon request

Ensure that courses, programs, activities and facilities, when viewed in their entirety, are available and usable in the most integrated and appropriate settings

Evaluate students on their abilities and not their disabilities

Provide or arrange accommodations, academic adjustments, and/or auxiliary aids and services for students with disabilities in courses, programs, activities and facilities

Maintain appropriate confidentiality of records and communication

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How to Schedule an Exam

Students with testing accommodations are asked to schedule their exam or quiz at least 72 hours before they are to take the exam or quiz. To schedule your exam please visit the Stephenville Testing Center exam scheduling website and follow the directions to select the correct exam, date, and time. All availability can be found on the scheduling website.

Steps To Take After Accommodations are Approved

1. Schedule a Time to Talk In-Person With Your Professors.

  • Email your professor to schedule an appointment, visit during office hours, or approach them after class to arrange a meeting time to discuss your accommodations.
  • In-person meetings will help facilitate an interactive discussion.
  • Have this conversation at the beginning of the semester. Be proactive and do not wait until you are struggling, or your academic performance is impacted.

2. Prepare For the Meeting

  • Read your Accommodation letter
  • Review the course syllabus thoroughly and note any questions or concerns you have so you can address them during the meeting
  • Focus on describing how each accommodation is helpful to you and and ideas you have for how to best implement them. Consider making an outline for what you would like to discuss. Be open minded when working with professors on the facilitation of your accommodations.
  • Reach out to The Office of Student Accessibility Services for assistance if needed.

3. During the Meeting

  • Remember, it is up to you how much you want to share about your specific disability(s). You may choose to simply share that you are a student with a disability, describe your accommodation needs, and work with your professor to develop an implementation plan for the semester. Likewise, you may chose to share the extent at which your disabilities affect your academic performance.
  • If you chose to share specific disability information, you may want to consider the following:
    • How your disability may impact you inside and outside of the classroom.
    • Your strengths and challenge areas as a student and learner
    • Any particular concerns you may have about the course.
  • Try asking your professor how they would like you to communicate if you are facing a challenge in the course.
  • Develop a plan with your professor to implement your accommodations
  • Be ready to answer questions the professor may have regarding your accommodations.

4. Specifics for Testing and Exam Accommodations

  • Talk with your professor well in advance of the first quiz or exam.
  • It is Tarleton Policy that you notify your professor at least 72 hours before each quiz or exam that you need your accommodations put in place.
  • If you are planning to take a quiz or exam in the Testing Center, you will need to communicate with your professor in advance of each exam, so they know to send it ahead of time. Talk with your professor on how this will work.

5. After the Meeting

  • Keep the lines of communication open with your professor if any issues arise for you within the course.
  • Follow-up with The Office of Student Accessibility Services if you have any concerns about the implementation of your accommodations.
  • The most important thing to remember is that you have resources available if/when you need them, and it’s up to you to decide what fits well with your disability.