About academic accommodations
Academic accommodations help students with a disability or ongoing medical condition overcome challenges that may affect their academic success. Learn about the types of academic accommodations available to students.
UBC’s Centre for Accessibility determines a student’s eligibility for accommodations in accordance with the university’s Disability Accommodation Policy LR7.
Your instructor does not determine academic accommodations; however, they may consult with the Centre for Accessibility if the accommodations are affecting the essential learning outcomes of a course.
The types of conditions supported by the Centre for Accessibility include, but are not limited to:
- Mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders, or bipolar disorder
- Neurological disabilities such as attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, learning disabilities, head injuries, and Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Chronic health conditions including ongoing medical conditions such as arthritis, chronic pain, Crohn’s disease, or migraines
- Physical or sensory disabilities, such as visual impairment, hearing loss, or mobility impairments
Additional resources
- Types of accommodations
- Request an accommodation
- Accommodated exams: policies and expectations
- Documentation Guidelines
- Learning disabilities documentation standards
- Registering with the Centre for Accessibility
- Centre for Accessibility
If you have questions
The Centre for Accessibility facilitates disability-related accommodations and programming initiatives designed to remove barriers for students with disabilities and ongoing medical conditions.
Contact the Centre by email at info.accessibility@ubc.ca or call 604 822 5844.