Student Access Services

Is the college required to provide me accommodations if I have a disability?

To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the college must provide accommodations to eligible students who request them. Student Access Services will partner with you to determine your eligibility and the appropriate accommodations if eligible.

Who is responsible for requesting accommodations?

As a student, you are responsible for requesting accommodations from Student Access Services and providing the required documentation. You will then meet with a counselor to review your documentation and discuss potential accommodations.

What documentation is required?

Documentation completed by a licensed health care professional that provides the disability diagnosis, treatment and educational effects, as well as include test scores and a psychometric report if applicable, is required to receive accommodations. Recommendations from health care professionals may be provided on our Accessibility Verification Form or on their agency/office letterhead - typed, signed and dated.

What kinds of accommodations are available?

Accommodations include, but are not limited to, alternate format texts, assistive technology, captioning, extended test-taking time, interpreting, note-taking supports, reader, and scribe. Your counselor will work with you to determine which accommodations best meet your learning needs.

May I use my Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan from K-12 as documentation?

Yes. An IEP or a 504 Plan can be used to request accommodations. Upon review, your counselor will determine if additional documentation is needed.

Will I receive accommodations in all of my classes?

Your counselor will work with you to determine the classes in which you will require accommodations.

How are my instructors notified of my accommodations?

For every class requiring accommodations, Student Access Services will email your instructors and you a Classroom Assistance Letter (CAL), listing your approved accommodations. The email will be sent either a week before classes start if requested prior to the beginning of the semester or as soon as possible if requested after the semester has begun.

When should I request my Classroom Assistance Letters?

You must request your Classroom Assistance Letters every semester that you attend, preferably four weeks before the semester starts to ensure adequate time for addressing.

What if I change my course schedule?

If you change your course schedule after your Classroom Assistance Letters have been emailed, you must notify Student Access Services so the letters can be amended and instructors notified.

When will my instructors implement my accommodations?

Your instructors should begin implementing your accommodations after receiving your Classroom Assistance Letters from Student Access Services. We encourage you to have ongoing conversations with your instructors about your accommodations throughout the semester.

Is my disability information confidential?

Student Access Services does not disclose information about your disability to anyone unless you specifically request the office to do so by completing a Release of Information Form through Records and Registration.

Can I receive excused absences because of my disability?

If you believe you will miss class due to a disability, please speak with Student Access Services to discuss reasonable accommodations and next steps.

What programs will help develop my English language skills?

Macomb offers English language classes through Workforce and Continuing Education (for acquiring foundational English language skills) and through English for Academic Purposes (EAP) (for building on foundational skills for academic success).

Do I have to take EAP courses?

EAP courses will be recommended by your counselor based on your score on the English Guided Self-Placement, part of the admissions process.

Can I take EAP courses and other college courses simultaneously?

Your counselor will help you determine the best classes to take and in what sequence based on your English language skills and academic goals.

If I am struggling in my EAP courses, are there support resources at the college?

The Learning Center offers various support resources for students who are developing their English language skills, including free tutoring and the Monarch Café, where students can practice their speaking and listening skills with others.

Why have I been recommended for a writing-skills enhancement course?

Your score on the English Guided Self-Placement, part of the admissions process, is used by your counselor to recommend courses that will strengthen your writing skills for greater success in written assignments.

Are there other support resources to help me with written assignments?

The Reading and Writing Studio in the Learning Center is a free resource. Its literacy consultants will work with you on all aspects of a written assignment, including brainstorming, outlining, writing, revising, editing, citing sources and more.