Students

Register for Services

Get the access and support you need to thrive in every aspect of university life.

Step One

Submit your New Student Application and supporting documentation through the Student Access Portal.

 

Step Two

Allow 5-7 business days for further instruction. View your application status in the Student Access Portal at any time.

 

Step Three

Schedule a registration appointment with your Access Coordinator through the Student Access Portal.

 

Returning Students

Welcome back!

Check out the Semester Checklist to ensure you don't miss a step. Each semester, you must submit an Accommodation Request through the Access Portal. Although you may access the portal at all times, accommodation request(s) are available for submission as early as ten business days before the first day of classes.

If you have trouble accessing the portal or need to amend your accommodations, schedule an appointment with your DS Access Coordinator through the Access Portal or contact our office.

If you are already registered, please review your eligibility and other pertinent information through your Access Portal.

 

Semester Checklist

Never Miss a Step

Use this digital checklist each semester to stay on top of your academic journey at LSU and continue accessing the support and accommodations you need.

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Documentation Guidelines

Our goal is to provide accommodations tailored to your unique situation. We support students with a variety of needs, including ADHD, Learning, Physical/Medical, Psychological, and Temporary Conditions. 

If you have any questions or need assistance with the documentation process, don't hesitate to contact our team—we are here to help!

More About Documentation

Documentation from a Qualified Professional

To ensure that you receive the appropriate auxiliary aids, academic adjustments, and other accommodations, it's important to provide current and comprehensive documentation from a qualified professional. This can be a licensed medical doctor, school counselor, or other healthcare professional familiar with your condition.

Request for DS Record

Students registered with Disability Services may request a copy of their records. DS will provide a copy of documentation submitted by the student only after the student has submitted the Documentation Release Form.

Examples of Documentation

If you're a student with a visual disability, we’ll need details on your visual acuity and recommended accommodations. For those with hearing impairments, an audiogram from a licensed audiologist will be required.

For learning disabilities, documentation from a licensed psychologist should include a diagnosis, testing results, and descriptions of functional limitations in an educational setting. Evaluations should be recent—within three years if conducted before the age of 18, or within five years if conducted after. While you are encouraged to submit any existing IEPs or 504 plans, please note that these alone may not be sufficient.

 

A Guide to Rights & Responsibilities

This guide provides LSU students and supporters, faculty and staff, with key insights into disability laws in postsecondary education, including legal obligations, confidentiality, rights and responsibilities, and how to navigate grievance and appeal procedures.

View the Guide

 

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