In order to receive accommodations at Suffolk University, you will need to send ODS a copy of your most recent diagnostic evaluation. NOTE: While IEP and 504 Plans from high school are sometimes helpful, they alone do not meet Suffolk’s documentation guidelines. For more on documentation guidelines, click here.

Please send your documentation to us at:
Suffolk University
Office of Disability Services
8 Ashburton Place
Boston, MA 02108

You may hand-deliver it to us at:
73 Tremont Street, 7th floor
Boston, MA 02108

Or you can fax it to us at:
617-994-6812

If you suspect a learning disability but have yet to be tested, begin with Step 2.

Set up a meeting with a member of the ODS staff.  If your disability/condition doesn’t allow you to meet in the Office of Disability Services, alternative arrangements can be made by calling 617.994.6820, 617.994.6813 (TDD) or emailing disabilityservices@suffolk.edu.  

Make sure you bring all appropriate documentation related to your condition/disability if you haven’t already done so. If you are unsure what documentation to bring, or have yet to be tested, call and discuss with the Disability Services staff member prior to the meeting.

Step 3: Discuss Procedures and Determine Accommodations

During the meeting, you will learn about the process for receiving disability support services and discuss what in-class accommodations you feel you will need for the current semester. Determination of accommodations will be based on documentation, the functional limitation caused by the disability or condition, and the judgment of the ODS staff.

Based upon the outcome of the meeting, the Disability Services Office produces letters of accommodation for your professors.

Step 4: Give Accommodation Letters to Your Professors

Pick up letters from ODS and hand deliver to them your professors. The process of hand delivering accommodation letters to your professors will allow you to initiate dialogue regarding your situation and particular needs with your professor. The accommodation letters do not detail your disability.

It is strongly recommended that you provide your professors with letters of accommodation within the first two weeks of the semester. Accommodations will not be provided until your professor receives your accommodation letters. Accommodations are not retroactive.

Step 5: Monitor Progress and Provide Feedback

As the semester progresses, it is your responsibility to monitor the progress in your classes and provide feedback when appropriate.

If you require additional assistance in ensuring the satisfactory delivery of your accommodations, contact the Disability Services Office immediately.

If you require academic assistance or additional support services, contact ODS and you will be referred to the appropriate campus resource.

Step 6: Future Semesters  

You will need to contact ODS for each semester that you seek accommodations. After the first semester you do not need to meet with an ODS staff member unless you are seeking changes to your accommodations. You may call 617-994-6820 or email: disabilityservices@suffolk.edu to request your accommodation letters. You will be notified when they are ready for pick up.