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Student Accessibility
Student Accessibility
The Office of Student Accessibility & ADA Services partners with the Center for Student Success and the Office of Campus Ministries & Student Engagement. We help ensure equal access for students with disabilities while upholding NGU’s academic standards.
A disability is defined as an impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities (academic, physical, living, emotional, or mental). Students with a diagnosed disability may be eligible for accommodations under the ADA.
Even with accommodations, all students must meet course and program requirements.
What Are Typical Accommodations?
Instructional Access – Adjustments in how course content is delivered. Examples: lecture handouts, captions or transcripts for videos, amplified audio/headphones, recorded lectures, visual aids.
Response Format – Alternatives in how students demonstrate knowledge (without changing learning objectives). Examples: typed vs. handwritten responses, oral vs. written exams, speech-to-text tools, audio-recorded assignments, scribing support.
Timing – Adjustments to deadlines or time limits. Examples: extended time on exams, flexible assignment deadlines, timed breaks, self-paced coursework.
Learning Environment Supports – Changes to the physical or sensory setting. Examples: quiet/private testing rooms, preferential seating, noise-canceling devices, reduced-distraction environments.
How to Request Accommodations
- Submit a Request for Accommodations.
- Provide professional documentation verifying the need.
- Schedule an intake interview with Traci Weldie.
- Email: student.accessibility@ngu.edu
- Phone: 864.663.0197
- Receive confirmation from the Office of Student Accessibility
Note: Accommodations are not retroactive and begin only after formal approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Accommodations
How long will it take to receive accommodations?
Students should expect a minimum of two (2) weeks after the documentation has been received and the intake interview has been held.
Where do I go for services?
Contact the Office of Student Accessibility at student.accessibility@ngu.edu.
What is the process for scheduling a test?
The testing center is reserved for students with testing accommodations.
- Alert the professor at least two days in advance that you will be testing in the testing center
- Schedule each test via Acuity with a minimum of 6 hours prior to the test.
- Test at the same time as the test is scheduled for the class unless a class is scheduled when you could not receive your extended time. In this event, the test must be taken within 24 hours with the professor’s approval.
What should I know about the intake meeting?
The student should be prepared to discuss their (1) history of accommodations and (2) the impact of their disability in the academic environment. This information with the documentation will serve to determine reasonable accommodations for the student. Because each student and disability are unique, appropriate accommodations will not be determined before appropriate documentation is received and the intake meeting is held.
Am I going to receive the same accommodations that I received in high school?
Accommodations depend on the documentation, the functional limitations/impact of the disability on a major life activity, and professional recommendations.
How far in advance should I request a meeting with the Office of Student Accessibility?
You may begin this process in your senior year in high school. After being accepted by NGU, you should begin the process at least four to six weeks before the semester begins to help ensure that your accommodations are in place at the beginning of classes. Accommodations are not retroactive.
Does NGU accept the same accommodations given to me by another higher education institution?
The criteria for receiving accommodations at NGU are based on appropriate documentation verifying a student’s needs for accommodations. Also, accommodations provided at one institution do not obligate another institution to accommodate or accommodate in the same way.
After registering with the Office of Student Accessibility, am I automatically registered for as long as I am enrolled?
Students are required to request accommodation services each semester.
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Documentation
What kind of required documentation is appropriate?
The student should submit documentation by a licensed health provider (physician, psychologist, psychiatrist, or counselor). Documentation must:
- Establish that the student has a disability
- Provide a rationale for authorizing reasonable accommodations
- Recommend appropriate accommodations. The purpose of accommodations is to allow equal access for the student with a disability. Documentation written on prescription pads is not accepted. Documentation should be current within 3-5 years depending upon the stability of the disability.
What happens if my documentation is not appropriate?
You will be required to provide appropriate documentation at your own expense. It is not the institution’s responsibility to identify or assess individuals with disabilities.
Where would I obtain appropriate documentation for college?
Appropriate documentation depends on the type of disability; for medical conditions, a medical doctor; for psychiatric conditions, a psychiatrist, therapist, clinical psychologist, or social worker; for specific learning disabilities, a clinical neuropsychologist or psycho-educational evaluation is appropriate from a school psychologist.
Is my Individualized Education Program (IEP) appropriate documentation?
An IEP is a document that is developed to assist special education students in a K-12 public school setting. The information it contains may be insufficient for the higher education setting.
Does NGU offer diagnostic testing?
NGU does not offer diagnostic testing for disabilities. Students are responsible for scheduling and payment for this evaluation. Referrals for testing in the Greenville area are available through the Office of Student Accessibility.
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Services
Does NGU have special education programs?
No. NGU provides reasonable accommodations but all students must meet academic and technical standards.
How do I schedule a test?
Tests are scheduled through Acuity. Students must provide course and professor information when booking.
Does NGU provide tutors?
Yes. Peer tutoring is available on the main campus at no cost, but students must request it each semester.
Will NGU help with medication, wake-up calls, or personal services?
No. These are the student’s responsibility.
Can admission, graduation, or course requirements be altered?
No. All students must meet established requirements.
Will accommodations excuse all absences?
Not automatically. Modified attendance accommodations may apply but must be approved and communicated in advance.
Can assignments or grades be changed retroactively after accommodations are approved?
No. Accommodations apply only after approval.
Will NGU provide notes, study guides, or hints on tests?
No. Students are expected to meet the same course requirements.
Can parents receive progress reports?
No, unless the student provides written consent (FERPA regulations). Students have direct access to grades and professors.
Can I take all classes from home or request an independent study?
No. Only courses formally offered online are available remotely.
Can I choose my ASL interpreter?
NGU will provide qualified interpreters, but students must request at least 3 business days in advance for in-person and 4 days for online courses.