Where to Start

How to Register for Academic Accommodations

Step One: Fill out the Registration Form

Whether you're a returning, transfer, or new student; we require all students to register through our office each semester.

For Academic Accommodations, register through the myARO Student Portal by filling out the intake registration form.

For Housing Accommodations, follow the registration steps found on the SUNY Oswego Housing Accommodations information page.

Step Two: Upload Supporting Documentation

Supporting documentation can look different depending on each student's situation. These may include an IEP or 504 plan from high school, accommodation letters from other colleges; as well as reports or assessments from medical care providers, psychologists, mental health providers, and/or other sources. You are given the option to upload these within your myARO portal.

If you don't have any of these forms of documentation, that is completely fine. When you meet with one of our Assistant Directors, they will discuss options that can still support your success during your time here.

Documetation Guidelines

Our team can provide resources that may help guide students to get documentation for the first time or obtain updated documentation.

Step Three: Meet with Our Team

After completing your registration form, your last step is to meet with one of the professional staff from the Office of Accessibility Resources to discuss your request. This interactive process allows us to better serve you by ensuring you're getting all the accommodations that would best suit your situation.

Once a staff member looks over your information, they will contact your SUNY Oswego email to set up a time to meet.

Step Four: Receive Your Accommodation Letter

Once you meet with someone from the Accessibility Resources team and are approved for accommodations, you will receive a letter to your email called an "Accommodation Letter." This document serves as your official registration with the Office of Accessibility Resources at SUNY Oswego. After you receive this letter, it will be your responsibility to send it to the professor(s) of the courses that you are seeking accommodations for. You will not receive accommodations if you do not send this document to your professor(s).

Accommodation Letters are valid for one semester only. Don't forget to re-register each semester!

Step Five: Re-Register Each Semester!

Knowing that each term can offer courses that require a different versions of learning, we require our students to re-register through the office each semester. This process goes a lot smoother because you don't often need to resubmit documentation and meet with someone from our team. Plus, it ensures you're getting your most helpful accommodations each semester you attend SUNY Oswego!