How to Register
We are committed to supporting students with disabilities and ensuring equal access to academic opportunities. If you require academic accommodations, here’s how we can work together to meet your needs:
- Self-Identification: Students who need accommodations should reach out to us to share their needs.
- Providing Documentation: Please provide appropriate documentation to help us understand and support your specific requirements.
- Requesting Accommodations: Let us know what reasonable accommodations you’d like to request, and we’ll work with you to determine the best plan.
Longwood does not offer diagnostic services, so we strongly encourage students to obtain up-to-date testing and clinical documentation before starting college. This will ensure a smoother transition and allow us to provide the best possible support from the start.
Checklist for New Students (pdf)
We’re here to help! If you have questions or need assistance, don’t hesitate to contact our accessibility team.
How to Register for Accessibility Services
Follow these steps to get started:
- Review the Guidelines
Start by reading the Specific Disability Guidelines to ensure you understand the process and requirements. - Complete the Registration Form
Log into our AIM Portal and complete the registration form using your Longwood credentials. It's quick and easy—click the link to get started! - Provide Disability Documentation
- A diagnostic statement identifying your disability, the date of your evaluation, and the original diagnosis.
- Details about the diagnostic criteria and/or tests used.
- A description of how your disability currently impacts you and relates to the accommodations you’re requesting.
- Information on treatments, medications, or assistive devices/services you’re using.
- An explanation of how your condition may progress or remain stable over time.
- Credentials of the diagnosing professional(s).
- Upload Your Documentation
Once your documentation is ready, upload it directly to the AIM portal. - Schedule an Intake Meeting
After you’ve uploaded your documents, a staff member from the Accessibility Resources Office (ARO) will contact you to set up an intake meeting. Be sure to check your Longwood email regularly for updates and next steps.
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