Start the Process
BYU–Hawaii students experiencing academic, housing, or dietary difficulties as a result of a disability or condition should contact Disability Services to request potential accommodations. The following is the process for students to apply for accommodations at Brigham Young University–Hawaii:
Eligibility
- Must be a current student of BYUH, or their dependent
- Must have valid documentation:
- On official letterhead from a licensed professional which includes their credentials and qualifications
- Dated within three years
- Contains a clear statement of diagnosis
- Includes history and prognosis of the condition(s)
- Clearly indicates current impact and functional limitations on life
- Discusses recommended accommodations and their connections to the limitations
- If available, provide assessment reports used in making the diagnosis, including the psychoeducational or neuropsychological evaluations conducted
OR
- Completed and signed Verification Form
Note:
- All documentation will be verified and evaluated by a disability coordinator, who will determine eligibility
Process of Requesting Accommodations
To potentially receive accommodations, complete these four steps in order:
- Complete Intake Form
- Turn in supportive documentation
- Documentation requirements are mentioned in the above section
- Documentation may be mailed, faxed, hand-delivered, or emailed*
- Schedule an appointment to meet with our disability coordinator
- To schedule an appointment, use the contact information below
- Complete an Accommodations Request Form
Note:
- *Email is not a secure method of delivery
- Disability Services is FERPA compliant:
- Communication is restricted, and is limited to just with the client
- Only the client can schedule an appointment