Disability / Accommodation Requests

Augusta University believes academically qualified individuals with disabilities should have equal opportunity and access to a quality education.

We have been actively involved in fostering an environment that encourages full participation by students with disabilities in every segment of the University.

All students are considered for admission to the University under the same criteria. Our office does not determine the acceptance of students to Augusta University. At the time you are accepted to the university, we encourage you to contact the Office of Disability Services.

Visit the Admissions page for more information.

Types of Services

Disability Services coordinates and provides a variety of services based the student's individual needs. Examples of some of these services include the following:

Academic accommodations
Faculty consultation
Individual Counseling
A variety of reasonable accommodations
Contact with agencies servicing people with disabilities.
Special testing arrangements: extended time, reader or separate room
Special classroom seating
Assistance with obtaining large print or taped textbooks and Braille materials for the visually impaired
Use of assistive technology
Information and referral

Interpreter Services

For interpreter services, TDS will need 3-5 business days notice. Please provide the following information to TDS by emailing tds@augusta.edu or by clicking the button below:

Name
Email
Phone Number
Date(s)
Time(s)
Event and Event Scheduled Length
Location of Event

CLICK HERE TO REQUEST INTERPRETER SERVICES

Accessibility

As a member of the University System of Georgia, Augusta University is a primary institution of higher learning in the state's second largest city. Most areas on campus are currently accessible and there are ongoing efforts to improve campus accessibility.

If any person with a disability has difficulty accessing an area on campus, please report these concerns using the ADA Concern Form or ADAFacilities@augusta.edu.

In addition, you may contact AU's Construction Project Manager for facility concerns at:

Facilities Planning, Design, and Construction

AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY

1120 15th St. | BC-1115

Augusta, GA

office: 706-721-8436

Complaint Procedure

Students who have a discrimination complaint or a concern about accommodations, should first attempt to resolve the conflict by contacting the Director of Testing and Disability Services.

The director will investigate the complaint and make reasonable efforts to resolve the matter. The investigation shall be informal but thorough, affording all persons an opportunity to submit evidence or other relevant information.

If efforts to resolve the complaint with the Director of Disability Services are unsuccessful, a written complaint may be submitted via email to the Office of the Dean of Students. The complaint should include the details of the situation, including the names of those involved and steps taken to remedy the situation. The Office of the Dean of Students will investigate the complaint, seek a resolution, and send a written decision of the outcome. For instances when the details of the complaint are more academic in nature, the Office of the Provost may be consulted prior to a resolution being provided.

An appeal of the decision made by the Associate Vice President & Dean of Students (except grades) may be submitted in writing to the Vice President for Enrollment and Student Affairs (VP). The VP will seek a resolution and send a written decision of the outcome. The VP may decide to convene a panel to assist with the decision.

Office of the Dean of Students

Summerville Campus

Bellevue Hall

706-737-1411

DeanOfStudents@augusta.edu