Student Disability Services |
Spring Quarter Newsletter |
SDS would like to wish you all a happy Spring and productive start to the quarter!
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- Update on SDS Testing
- Events and Opportunities
- Contacting SDS
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Important SDS Testing Process Updates |
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- During Spring 2024, SDS will provide proctoring support for students approved for any testing accommodations.
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Students are encouraged to notify their instructors of their approved accommodations in the course early in the quarter by sending the Faculty Notification Letter via the AIM Student Portal. This must be completed at least 10 days prior to the first exam/quiz in a course that a student is requesting to use their approved testing accommodations on. Students who notify their instructors less than 10 days prior to the first exam/quiz in the course must contact proctor@uchicago.edu immediately to discuss SDS availability to proctor their exam due to the late notice.
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Students will no longer submit an exam request to schedule a proctoring appointment with SDS. Students are encouraged to reach out to their instructor(s) following sending the Faculty Notification Letter to discuss testing arrangements in the course. If an instructor has requested SDS assistance with proctoring on their behalf, students will receive an e-mail notification confirming the details of their proctoring appointment with SDS at least 7 days in advance of the date of the exam. Students should note that exams may not be scheduled at the date/time of the exam for the class, and are encouraged to carefully review any testing details communicated by SDS. Students are also able to view a list of the exams scheduled with SDS and the status of each exam request in the AIM Student Portal under “Alternative Testing”. Students are also able to view the location of their exams in the AIM Student Portal 2 calendar days before the exam.
- Students who have not received confirmation of their proctoring appointment with SDS at least 7 days in advance of their exam/quiz, or who have questions about the testing arrangements for their upcoming exam/quiz should contact proctor@uchicago.edu for assistance.
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College Students Only: AIM Portal Procedures |
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| Graduate/Professional Students Only: |
Accommodation implementation varies by academic division. Please consult with your disability liaison within your graduate/professional division and follow the procedures to make arrangements for accommodations during Spring Quarter.
Contact information for your graduate and professional disability liaison is available on the Disability Liaisons webpage.
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Improve Your Notetaking with Glean |
Student Disability Services is excited to partner with Glean, a browser-based app that can be used online or offline to help you take better notes, pinpoint important information, and keep a recording of class meetings.
Check out this brief video for an overview of the ways Glean can help students take better notes:
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Transportation Assistance |
Dial-A-Ride, a point-to-point shuttle service for students with temporary and long-term conditions that affect mobility. The service provides rides to and from classes and medical appointments at the University of Chicago Medicine Complex. Rides must be scheduled at least three business days in advance.
Lyft services are also available to approved students as a supplemental option for gaps in scheduled Dial-A-Ride services. If you have questions about transportation during the Winter, please contact your assigned SDS Director.
If you have any access concerns relating to construction activity around campus, please contact our office.
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Disability Awareness Week |
Disability Awareness Week, April 8-12th
Join us for our first annual Disability Awareness Week! With disability programming every day, there are plenty of opportunities to connect with SDS and help break the stigma surrounding disability. More information to come!
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Beyond the Grind: Redefining the College Student Experience |
Student Wellness will be offering a four-session program each quarter that integrates academic skills and mental health strategies. Participants will have an opportunity to work with their peers and learn skills that improve both academic performance and psychological health. Food will be provided at each session. Sessions will be held on Fridays from 10:00am-11:30am, starting on April 5th (4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26).
The sessions will be led by mental health professionals and offer evidence-based and practical strategies to deal with academic issues such as procrastination and time management. Participants will also learn psychological skills known to improve emotional regulation, attention, and goal completion. Please contact Dr. Tab Shamsi (tshamsi@uchicago.edu) for more information. You can sign up using this link: bit.ly/btg-spring24
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Videos to Help You Succeed
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For more information on how to access SDS services and other helpful tips to aid you on your academic journey, check out the videos linked below!
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Check out our list of disability-related dates coming up this quarter!
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Stay up to date with SDS by following us on Instagram. Click the link below to access our account!
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The SDS office is available remotely via Zoom or telephone and in person by appointment only. For questions about accommodations or access matters, you may email questions to disabilities@uchicago.edu or call 773-702-6000.
To set up an appointment with an SDS Director:
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