Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

The University of Texas at Austin is committed to ensuring students with a disability(ies) have equal access to all aspects of their campus experience. Students who have a disability, including medical and/or mental health conditions, and may need accommodations at orientation should follow the processes outlined below.

When you register for your orientation session, please indicate if you need any of the following accommodations:

• Interpreting or captioning services
• Housing Accommodations
• Mobility Accommodations

After you register for your session, an email will be sent to you from Longhorn Orientation to confirm your specific accommodation needs. Additional instructions about any required forms and supporting documentation will be included. A response is required to process your request.

Any supporting documentation must be submitted at least two weeks before your orientation session. Requests made within 10 business days before your session may not be guaranteed.

Accommodations During the Academic Year: Registration and Documentation

Please note, accommodation requests made for orientation do not apply to the academic year. If you need accommodations during the academic year, you should contact Disability and Access (D&A). For information on how to register with D&A, click here.

D&A highly encourages submitting disability documentation after acceptance to UT so incoming students can begin the registration process. Incoming students can register in the summer before they begin classes, ensuring academic accommodations are in place by the time they arrive at UT. Note that documentation from high school may not meet D&A’s documentation guidelines so be sure to review what is necessary to avoid delays in receiving accommodations. You can find more information on the differences for accommodations in K-12 and higher education in D&A's Transitioning to College handout.