Temporary Accommodations

WPI recognizes that, similar to individuals with permanent disabilities, individuals with temporary injuries, surgery or short-term medical conditions may need accommodations to access classrooms, classroom information, and/or campus facilities. Examples of temporary disabilities may include, but are not limited to: broken limbs, hand injuries, concussions or short term impairments following surgery or medical treatments.  

Depending on the nature of a temporary disability and supporting documentation, most common accommodations for which students may be approved include, but are not limited to: 
  • Access to utilize the Exam Proctoring Center to facilitate missed or accommodated exams.
  • Note-based accommodations.
  • Transportation to campus for classes from off-campus housing.
  • Appropriate Housing-based accommodations.  
To access temporary accommodations:
What else should I consider?

Check in directly with your professors to assess what material and assignments you have missed and what flexibility they are able to afford you with deadline changes and make-up work.

If you have missed a substantial amount of class time and will not be able to successfully complete the term, please contact Student Health Services at (508)-831-5520 to schedule an appointment with the Director, Regina Roberto. She can explain and guide you through the medical withdrawal and re-entry process.

If you need official verification of absence from class due to illness or hospitalization sent to your professors, contact the Office of Academic Advising at (508)-831-5381 or email academic-advising@wpi.edu.