Academic Accommodations

The Disability Services Office at Eastern New Mexico University – Roswell provides academic accommodations to students with disabilities to ensure accessibility to university courses and programs. Academic accommodations are any adjustments that provide equal academic opportunity a student with disabilities. Academic accommodations are provided to eligible students free of charge.

According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, a disability is defined as a mental or physical impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities: self-care, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, learning, and working. If you have a disability that impacts your academic performance, provide current documentation by a qualified professional, and schedule an appointment with the Disability Services Office.

Academic accommodations are generated during the initial meeting/intake interview. Instructors will be notified of the student’s academic accommodations by the Disabilities Services Office. The student is required to meet and discuss their academic accommodations with their instructor(s) for each term they are enrolled at ENMU-Roswell. Eligible students are encouraged to schedule a meeting with the Disability Services Office as soon as possible, understanding that some accommodations cannot take effect immediately.

Academic requirements the University can demonstrate are essential to the program of instruction being pursued by such student or to any directly related licensing requirement will not be regarded as discriminatory (104.44 of Section 504, American Disabilities Act).

Students with disabilities have the right to equal access to courses, programs, activities, services, and facilities and are entitled to reasonable accommodations. Academic accommodations are to be renewed each semester the student attends ENMU-Roswell. Academic accommodations are not retroactive; therefore, students must contact the Disability Services Office as soon as possible to receive academic accommodations.

Academic accommodations are not intended to lower the academic standard or provide anyone with an advantage over others. Disabilities Services Office does not issue waivers or make substitutions for courses listed in degree plans.

For a diagnosis of Learning Disability, ADHD, and other psychological disorders, a neuropsychological examination, psychological, or psycho-educational evaluation is required. Objective evidence of a substantial limitation must be provided. The evaluator’s name, professional credential relevant to the diagnosis, and his/her contact information must be documented. Documentation must be on letterhead, typed, dated, and signed.

The Disability Services Officer reserves the right to request additional information. The cost for documentation is borne by the student. All student information is kept confidential.

How to Register for Academic Accommodations:

Apply to be accepted for admission to ENMU-Roswell through the regular admission process.

1. Provide the Disability Services Office with current and comprehensive documentation of a diagnosed disability dated within the last five years.

2. Schedule a meeting with the Disability Services Officer to determine appropriate and reasonable accommodations at the beginning of each semester.

Students can also register for academic accommodations online by going to the following link https://www.roswell.enmu.edu/academic-accommodations/

Please contact 575-624-7268 or 575-624-7002 for additional information.

What Kind of Services Are Available?

The following may be provided based on need and availability:

Reasonable Accommodations (including auxiliary aids and adaptive equipment):

• Print enlargement

• Books in audio format

• Extended testing time

• Preferential seating