ODS Student Handbook

The Office of Disability Services (ODS) at Xavier University facilitates access to University programs and services for students with disabilities through accommodations, education, consultation, and advocacy.

This handbook outlines the rights, responsibilities, and accommodation procedures for students that receive academic accommodations for a disability. This handbook is updated for each upcoming academic year (Fall-Summer terms). Mid-year addendums and additions will be noted.

Please review this handbook thoroughly. If you have any questions about rights, responsibilities, or procedures to obtain your accommodations please contact us at 504-520-7607 or by email at disabilityservices@xula.edu.

• Alternative Testing Agreement Form
• Equipment Policy Loan Agreement
• Chapter 1 - Rights and Responsibilities
• Chapter 2 - Applying With ODS
• Chapter 3 - Determining Reasonable Accommodations
• Chapter 4 - Making Timely Requests for Accommodations
• Chapter 5 - Alternative Testing
• Chapter 6 - Guidelines for Reasonable Accommodations for Arithmetic Computation
• Chapter 7 - Accommodation For Spelling
• Chapter 8 - Notetaking Services
• Chapter 9 - Accessible Formats
• Chapter 10 - Accessible Media
• Chapter 11 - Interpreting Services
• Chapter 12 - Speech-to-Text (Transcribing Services)
• Chapter 13 - Memory Aid Guidelines
• Chapter 14 - FM Systems
• Chapter 15 - Priority Registration
• Chapter 16 - Accessible Furniture
• Chapter 17 - Accessible Classrooms/Classroom Relocation
• Chapter 18 - Classroom Assistants
• Chapter 19 - Library Assistants
• Chapter 20 - Personal Care Attendants (PCAs)
• Chapter 21- Flexibility with Attendance/Assignments
• Chapter 22 - Reduced Credit Load
• Chapter 23 - Service and Assistance Animals
• Chapter 24 - On-Campus Residential Education Accommodations
• Chapter 25 - Baccalaureate Core Course Substitutions
• Chapter 26 - Management of Student Disability Information
• Chapter 27 - ODS Grievance Procedures
• Chapter 28 - Practicums, Internships, and Field Placements
• Chapter 29 - How to Request Additional Accommodations
• Chapter 30 - Documentation Requirements
• Chapter 31 - Temporary Injury/Illness
• Chapter 32 - Mid-Year Updates and Addendums

Contact Us

Office of Disability Health Services

St. Joseph Academic & Health Resource Center

Building #13, Room 217

Office: 504-520-7396

Fax: 504-520-7962

Disabilityservices@xula.edu

​Mailing Address

​1 Drexel Drive
P.O. Box 36
New Orleans, LA 70125

Hours of Operation

Monday - Thursday: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM 

Friday: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM 

1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Closed for Lunch