Accessibility Services
AUArts aims to work collaboratively and innovatively with the campus community to create an accessible, equitable, and supportive learning environment for all students. Our Accessibility Services office is open to both current and future students, and all students are encouraged to register early.
Academic Accommodations
Accessibility Services provides support for students with documented disabilities or mental health concerns in the form of Academic Accommodations – essentially modifications to course expectations while maintaining the academic integrity of the course. Academic Accommodations are based on a demonstrated need and require medical or other professional documentation [dated from the last three years] to support the request. Students are required to register with Accessibility Services through the Accommodate App located under MyApps. Please reach out to accessibility@auarts.ca with any questions.
AUArts Student Services has basic and enhanced accommodations available:
| Basic Accommodations | Enhanced Accommodations (subject to funding) |
| Adjustments to class attendance expectations | Sign Language Interpreter |
| Extensions on deadlines for projects, assignments | CART Services |
| Provision of distraction free space for exams | Learning Strategist |
| Extended time for tests and examinations | Private Tutor |
| Use of specialized computer software | Earplugs, or noise cancelling headphones |
| Deferred exams | Specialized Equipment |
Policy & Procedures
Alberta Student Aid
Students with physical or learning disabilities are advised to apply for Alberta Student Aid (or similar Provincial or State Financial Aid programs). Alberta Student Aid recipients may also be eligible for grant funding to support enhanced accommodation services.
Accessibility
AUArts is accessible via elevator.
Contact Us
Students are encouraged to contact Accessibility Services early to begin the process. Please log-on to the Accommodate App under MyApps (starting in August) or email accessibility@auarts.ca to connect.