Individuals with disabilities enter the University through the established admissions procedures that are required of all applicants. Neither the nature nor the severity of one’s disability is used as a criterion for admission. An applicant’s admission is based solely on academic qualifications.
People with disabilities apply and are considered for admission in the same manner as other applicants. No pre-admission inquiry regarding disability is made. Students may wish to take the SAT and ACT using accommodations approved through the testing agency, if warranted by their disability, as this may serve to provide a better estimate of ability.
Students requesting application materials should contact the office of Undergraduate Admissions or The Graduate School. OARS is available to meet with students to discuss the need for accommodation upon enrollment at UNC-Greensboro.
Prior to UNCG
Prior planning is critical to a smooth transition and adaptation to UNC-Greensboro. Accommodation planning should begin prior to the student’s arrival on campus. New Student and Transfer Orientation sessions are offered throughout the summer and at the beginning of each semester. Orientation is an excellent opportunity for the student to initiate the accommodation process. Students who have not received orientation session information may do so by contacting New Student Transitions.
Please be sure to check in with OARS during orientation so that we may begin gathering the necessary information to develop an accommodation plan.
Students requesting accommodations must self-identify to OARS by completing the Student Welcome Form located on the OARS Portal should be completed. Once OARS received the Welcome Form, the student will be contacted to schedule a welcome meeting.
If you have documentation of your disability, you can upload it at the time you complete your Student Welcome Form or you can upload it at a later time to the Student Files located in the OARS Portal.
To log into the OARS Portal, you will use your school credentials (email and password); then, complete the two-factor authentication.
OARS helps students establish reasonable accommodations that are unique to them because every student is unique.
Examples of accommodations are:
Academic Accommodations such as note-taking, extended time on exams and separate testing space
Accessible Technology, also called Assistive Technology or AT, is any item, piece of equipment, software programs, or product system that helps to remove barriers primarily in the classroom.
Housing accommodations such as a private room are made available to students as a reasonable accommodation for those who qualify upon completion of a special housing form and approval from OARS.
Advocacy Assistance
OARS staff members are able to serve as advocates in instances where students and college officials have concerns regarding the appropriateness of services and/or accommodations. In addition, a formal grievance procedure can serve to resolve disability-related complaints. Students are encouraged to see an Assistant Director/Director of the Office of Accessibility Resources and Services if additional information is needed.
Barrier Removal
Students may not be excluded from a requested course offering, program or activity because it is not offered in an accessible location. New construction will be planned in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines or the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards. Any student wishing to address issues regarding physical barriers should contact OARS.
Interpreting Services
OARS offers a range of services for students who are deaf or hard of hearing to include interpreting, captioning and note-taking services.
