Student Accessibility Services Requirements & Expectations

Using Your Accommodations

As a SAS student, you have rights, responsibilities, and important expectations related to your accommodations. This page outlines what you need to know to successfully use your accommodations throughout the academic year.

Your Responsibilities

As a SAS student, you are expected to:

  • Review and understand your accommodation plan.
  • Communicate with SAS when circumstances change.
  • Follow testing and accommodation procedures.
  • Use approved accommodation supports appropriately.
  • Meet accommodation request deadlines where applicable.
  • Maintain academic integrity while using accommodations.

Need Help?

If you are unsure how a process applies to your situation, contact your Accessibility Consultant. We encourage students to reach out early when concerns arise to ensure accommodations can be implemented effectively.

Contact Student Accessibility Services

Email: sas@nipissingu.ca

Forms & Requests

This agreement is completed at the beginning of each semester via the Clockwork portal and outlines the responsibilities of both SAS and students, including communication expectations, accommodation processes, and the maintenance of current documentation.

Accommodation Requirements & Approved Supports

Extensions on Assignments

Explains when accommodation-related assignment extensions may be available and how to request them.

View Extension Policy

Disability-Related Absences

Outlines the process for managing disability-related absences and communicating with instructors.

View Disability-Related Absence Policy

Test and Exam Deferrals

Provides guidance on when a deferred test or exam may be appropriate and the associated process.

View Deferral Policy

Technology Supports

Information about approved assistive technologies and how they may be used as part of your accommodations. Use the document link right below

Memory Aids

Requirements and procedures for memory aid accommodations during assessments.

View Memory Aid Policy

Note-Taking Supports

Information regarding note-taking accommodations, responsibilities, and available resources.

View Note-Taking Policy

Recording Course Content

Guidelines for students approved to record lectures or course content as an accommodation.

View Recording Course Content Policy

Testing Centre Expectations

Students writing tests or exams with accommodations are expected to:

  • Book tests within required timelines.
  • Arrive on time.
  • Follow Testing Centre rules.
  • Use approved supports only.
  • Notify SAS of absences or scheduling concerns.

Accommodated Testing Policy

Learn how accommodated tests and exams are managed and scheduled, and what to expect during testing.