Accessing Disability Services During Autumn Quarter 2020

UChicago Student Disability Services (SDS) remains open and eager to welcome students who will be on campus and those who will be studying remotely. In order to protect our community’s health and safety, the SDS staff are available by telephone, via Zoom and/or for limited scheduled in-person appointments.

We are here for you: You can contact us in the following ways:

• SDS staff will hold virtual office hours during Orientation and Welcome Week. Please check the Orientation Schedule for Zoom meeting IDs and passcodes.
• Schedule an appointment with an SDS staff member. Our scheduling links, email addresses, and office phone numbers are available on the SDS
• Call the SDS main office at 773-702-6000.
• Email general questions to disabilities@uchicago.edu
• Email alternative format questions to sds@uchicago.edu
• Email note-taking questions to notetake@uchicago.edu
• Email exam proctoring questions to proctor@uchicago.edu

How to Request COVID-19 Assistance

Students should contact their Dean of Students office for academic assistance if they:

• have tested positive for COVID-19 (UChicago Student Wellness will provide medical verification for students who are under their care);
• are required to quarantine due to exposure to or symptoms of COVID-19;
• are at higher risk due to underlying health conditions, pregnancy, or age; or
• live with someone who is at higher risk due to underlying health conditions, pregnancy, or age, or who has contracted COVID-19.

SDS will assist students who need longer-term accommodations if they have:

• underlying chronic health conditions;
• are experiencing on-going symptoms at least three weeks after infection; or
• secondary medical issues as a result of COVID-19.

To register and request disability services and accommodations follow the steps outlined on the Registering with SDS page. Your treating healthcare professional may use the Medical Verification Form to provide further information about your condition.

If you are currently registered with SDS and are requesting additional accommodations, please submit an Additional Accommodations Request Form. SDS will work with you to provide appropriate and reasonable accommodations expediently.

To learn more about using your approved accommodations, click here.

Frequently Asked Questions