Resources
Quick Tip Videos
Check out our quick tip video series. All videos are three minutes or less and can give you hints and tips on a variety of topics.
Academic Strategies
Disability Disclosure
Sending Accommodation Letters to Professors
Meeting with Professors about Accommodations
Housing Accommodations
First Year Housing Accommodation Requests
Upper class Housing Accommodation Requests
Organization and Time Management
Goal Setting: Starting the term off right
Using Course Syllabi to Your Advantage
Stress Management
Test Scheduling
Sample Email Templates
Need to reach out to your professor? Not sure what to say? Here are some sample templates that you might be able to use as a starting point. Remember to replace the underlined text with the appropriate information.
I want to.... |
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Follow-up on sending my accommodation letters through the OAS student portal |
Hi Professor, I have sent my accommodation letter to you for your course. I’d like to talk with you about my accommodations either after class or during your office hours. Please let me know what time is best. Thank you, Student Name |
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Schedule a meeting with my professor |
Hi Professor, I would like to speak with you about my accommodations and expectations of your class. Is it possible for us to meet during your office hours or can we set up another time that is convenient for you? I am available the following dates and times: ______________. Thank you, Student Name |
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Reschedule my already scheduled exam |
Hi Professor, I have scheduled your exam in the Exam Proctoring Center at Time on Date. However, with my extended time, the exam will conflict with the start of my next class. Is it possible for me to reschedule your exam to Time? I’m cc’ing the EPC so that they are aware of your response. Thank you, Student Name |
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Schedule my upcoming exam at an alternate time |
Hi Professor, I am planning to schedule your exam in the Exam Proctoring Center on Date. However, with my extended time, the exam will conflict with the start of my next class. Is it possible for me to reschedule your exam to Time? Thank you, Student Name |