Winter Session - Information for Instructors and Students

As the 2023 Fall semester ends, we want to wish you all a safe and relaxing winter break!

If you are planning on taking a Winter Session course, we want you to be aware of a few things. During winter session, your course instructor(s) will be implementing the reasonable accommodations you request. To be sure that your Winter Session experience is smooth, please follow these reminders: 

  • Request accommodations online in any course you plan to utilize accommodations, so your name and accommodations will be visible to your instructor https://drc.arizona.edu/
  • Notify your instructor as soon as possible of your plan to use accommodations to allow time to coordinate accommodations. 
  • Requests for alternative media should be made to DRC as soon as possible, as contacting publishers or production of material requires time.
  • If you anticipate using other accommodations that may require coordination in advance, contact an Access Consultant as soon as possible. 

DRC staff will be available to discuss Winter Session classes through December 21st.  If you have questions about access or accommodations after that time, talk with your course instructor. 

Happy New Year to all!

DRC Staff

Information for Instructors  

DRC Staff is available to discuss accommodations and accessible course design before December 21st at (520) 621-3268 or disability@arizona.edu.  

During the closure, course instructors will have primary responsibility for creating accessible academic experiences. This includes ensuring that accommodations determined to be reasonable for each student are in place.  After December 21st, if consultation is needed, please email disability@arizona.edu and a DRC staff member will follow up with you.  

The following information will support you in responding to requests for reasonable accommodations as you plan your Winter Session class: 

Information for Students  

DRC staff will be available to discuss Winter Session classes through December 21st. During winter session, your course instructor(s) will be implementing the reasonable accommodations you request. To be sure that your Winter Session experience is smooth, there are a few things you can do:  

  • Request accommodations for any course you plan to use accommodations, so your request will be visible to your instructor.  
    • Notify your instructor as soon as possible, to allow time to coordinate accommodations.  
  • Requests for alternative media should be made to DRC as soon as possible. 
  • Contact an Access Consultant before December 21st, to discuss your accommodations or ask questions.