Welcome to Student Disability Services

Who uses Student Disability Services?

  • Any student who has a documented disability or who suspects a disability is welcome to make an appointment with a Student Disability Services Specialist.
  • If you have current documentation of a physical, psychological, or cognitive disability, you are eligible to receive appropriate academic accommodations at St. Olaf.

What is documentation?

  • Documentation is the report prepared by a licensed professional who assessed your disability. It must be current, detailed, and provide a diagnosis. Click here to view our Documentation Criteria.

What are accommodations?

  • Accommodations are a way to provide you with full access to the educational experience at St. Olaf.
  • Accommodations are arranged on an individual, case-by-case basis, based on the limitations and recommendations stated in your documentation.
  • Examples of accommodations include extended time on tests, a quiet room for testing, books in audio format, and notetakers. Click here to view our list of Common Accommodations.

Does Student Disability Services guarantee my success at St. Olaf?

  • No. Student Disability Services guarantees your access to the full educational experience at St. Olaf.
  • The success part is up to you!

What do the Student Disability Services Specialists do?

  • Meet with current students who have, or suspect they have, a disability.
  • Meet with new and prospective students and parents who are interested in learning more about disability services at St. Olaf.
  • Review students’ documentation.
  • Determine appropriate academic accommodations and provide accommodation letters.
  • Provide support and advising to students through regular accountability meetings.
  • Help students with time management, organization, study skills, and coping strategies.
  • Assist students with finding and accessing other relevant resources, both on- and off-campus.
  • Provide education on disabilities and disability services to students, faculty, and staff.
  • Coordinate all alternate testing arrangements, alternate text requests, and notetaker services.

Who are the Student Disability Services Specialists?

  • If you would like to make an appointment with a Student Disability Services Specialist, please call the Academic Support Center at 507-786-3288.