What should I know about applying for accommodations?

The Goldman Center for Student Accessibility has a process in place for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students who wish to be considered for accommodations necessary to address a disability-related barrier at Tulane in order to create a more inclusive and accessible environment. Students, including those registered in online programs, can request accommodations at any time. However, the process can sometimes take several weeks, so submit your request for accommodations as soon as you can.

For incoming fall semester students, we recommend beginning the process in the summer before your arrival on campus. Incoming spring semester students may begin this process in the summer or fall before arrival.

You may request accommodations at any point during the semester, but accommodations are not retroactive. Each semester, you will need to activate your accommodations and schedule your accommodated exams and quizzes through the Goldman Portal. Please note that Canvas exams that you are planning to take with The Goldman Center must be scheduled through the Portal as well.

On the request for accommodations form (application), we will ask you to tell us about the disability(ies) you are seeking accommodations for, what (if any) your accommodation history has been, and how the requested accommodations would help to remove barriers you may be facing in the academic, housing, or dining environments on campus.