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Disability and Access

Disability and Access

Making UT Austin Accessible and Welcoming for Students with Disabilities

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Graduate Students

Mortarboard sitting on pile of books next to rolled up diplomaMost of the policies, procedures, and accommodations for students with disabilities are the same for graduate students and undergraduate students. If you used accommodations at UT Austin as an undergraduate student, your accommodations will continue if you decide to pursue Graduate School at UT Austin. Below are some examples of ways that accommodations and policies  might be different in Graduate School. If you have specific questions about accommodations as a graduate student, please contact our office directly.

Full time status is typically required for graduate students who are seeking or maintaining an appointment as a TA, AI, GA, or GRA. D&A can help students maintain full time status while taking a reduced course load if their disability prevents them from managing a full course load and an appointment. Students must be registered with D&A in order to use this accommodation and they are encouraged to discuss this accommodation with their graduate advisor to learn how this may affect their progress in their program of study.

For doctoral students who have finished classes and are in their dissertation phase, most classroom accommodations are no longer relevant. However, D&A can still provide support and advice on an individual basis. This often involves assistance with navigating the dissertation process, working with graduate advisors and dissertation committees, and balancing their disability with their academic demands.

Graduate students who are also employed at UT may be eligible for employment-related accommodations. For more information please visit the Center for Access and Restorative Engagement’s Employee Accommodations page.

Thinking about going to grad school?

University of Washington has created a helpful guide for students with disabilities who are considering pursuing a graduate degree. In an active e-mentoring community, individuals with disabilities and mentors shared advice about how individuals with disabilities can be successful in graduate coursework. Their experiences, perceptions, and advice can help others, including those with disabilities, transition to, succeed in, and graduate with advanced degrees.

Moving On: Transitioning to Graduate School

Succeeding in Graduate School

An additional resource that may be helpful is this guide for Graduate Students with Disabilities. 

Find Scholarships, Support Resources, and Expert Insight for Achieving an Advanced Degree.

Here is some information about requesting accommodations on standardized tests such as the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, and MCAT. If you have specific questions about requesting or using accommodations on standardized exams, please contact your assigned Coordinator or bring your questions to Drop In.

ETS Resources for Test Takers with Disabilities and Health-related Needs

GRE Accommodations for Test Takers with Disabilities or Health-related Needs

GMAT Register as a Test Taker with a Disability

MCAT Exams with Accommodations

LSAT Accommodated Testing

 

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Contact Us

Call: 512-471-6259
Email: access@austin.utexas.edu
Schedule: Drop In/Office Hours

Typical response time is 1-3 business days between the hours of 8 am to 5 pm. Business days do not include weekends or holidays when the university is closed.

Visit our Contact Us page for more info.

NOTE: D&A has recently undergone a website update that may have impacted links on our website. Please email us regarding broken links so we can update them and provide you with the appropriate link.

D&A Online

D&A Student Portal

D&A Instructor Portal

Volunteer Notetaker Sign Up

Course Load Reduction / Medical Withdrawal

For more information please visit the CLR/MW page

Report a Campus Accessibility Barrier

Click here to report an accessibility barrier on campus.

Disability-Related Opportunities

Looking for scholarships, internships, research opportunities specifically for students with disabilities? Check out our list here!

Request A Presentation

Please visit our outreach presentation page and click the link at the bottom to fill out the form.

Connect with the Disability Cultural Center

The DCC supports disability community and education at UT. Learn more about the DCC.

 

 

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Support D&A

Interested in learning more about supporting Disability and Access?

Make a donation or contact:
Heather Miller, Director of Development for Student Affairs, heather.miller@austin.utexas.edu

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  • About
    • Our Services
    • Policies and Procedures
      • The Law
      • Confidentiality
      • Grievance Procedures
      • Maintenance of Records
      • Reactivation of Files
      • Student Rights and Responsibilities
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Contact Us
    • D&A Data
  • Future UT Students
    • Making the Transition to UT
    • How to Register with D&A
    • Documentation Guidelines
    • Accommodations and Services
    • Housing and Dining Accommodations
    • Placement Exams
    • Resources for Parents
  • Current UT Students
    • How to Register with D&A
    • Accommodations and Services
    • Using Accommodations at UT
    • Using Testing Accommodations
    • Assistive Technology
    • Course Load Reduction and Medical Withdrawal
    • Online Learning
    • Housing and Dining Accommodations
    • Student Volunteer Notetakers
  • Faculty/Staff
    • The Law
    • Rights and Responsibilities of Students and Faculty
    • The Basics: Providing Accommodations
    • Working with Students with Disabilities
    • Creating an Accessible Classroom
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Deaf/HH
    • Live Captioning Services
    • Sign Language Interpreter Services
    • Captioning Videos
  • Forms & Documents
  • Education and Resources
    • About Disabilities
      • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
      • Autism
      • Visual Disabilities
      • Brain Injuries
      • Hearing Disabilities
      • Learning Disabilities (LD)
      • Medical Disabilities
      • Physical Disabilities
      • Psychological Disabilities
      • Temporary Disabilities
    • Outreach Presentations
    • Resource Library
    • Accessibility Champion Awards
    • Scholarships