Registering for Services
If you are a Stony Brook student with a disability, we are here to partner with you to ensure equitable access and remove barriers to your campus experience. Services are available to all eligible students covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), and support begins when a student self-discloses a disability and requests accommodations.
Start here: To begin the registration process, please follow the steps outlined below. Registering for accommodations is an interactive, collaborative process that includes meeting with a member of the SASC team and providing appropriate documentation. Documentation helps us verify your disability and determine reasonable accommodations tailored to your individual needs.
Please know that all disability-related information and documentation is kept confidential, is not part of your academic transcript, and will not be released without your written consent. We look forward to working with you.
Step 1 Student Intake Form:
Students who require accommodations should start by completing the Online Student Intake Form. It is strongly suggested that students submit this form along with their documentation in order to expedite the registration process.
The Online Student Intake Form requires an SBU NetID login. Students who do not have a NetID should complete the DOC Student Intake Form which they can download below.
Step 2 Documentation:
In addition to the Student Intake Form, students should read the descriptions of the documentation forms available below and submit the appropriate form(s). Students will need to work with a treating professional in order to complete the documentation forms. Any questions about documentation should be directed to the SASC at SASC@stonybrook.edu or at 631-632-6748.
All forms should be submitted to the SASC by email (SASC@stonybrook.edu) or by fax (631-632-6747). In order to process forms, students should be sure to include their SBU ID Number and requested contact information on each form.
Documentation supplied by a licensed clinician should include recommendations for accommodations. The recommendations made by clinicians are weighed heavily in determination of accommodations, but are not binding in nature. SASC reserves the right to disagree/override recommendations made by a clinician. The nature of the disagreement with recommendations may be due to (not an exhaustive list) differences in learning environments; differences in missions from K-12 special education services and higher education; lack of application between the disability and recommendation, and inappropriate use of the term “accommodation”.
The treating professional should not be a member of the student's family. If documentation is completed by a family member of the student, it may result in the need for additional supporting documentation.
If you are unable to obtain the supporting documentation or have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our office to speak further with a member of our team.
Reasonable accommodations may differ based on the format of the course instruction, materials, assignments, and examinations. Students are encouraged to review their syllabi and discuss their courses with instructors to understand which accommodations they may need.
Documentation of Disability
If the accommodation request is made after June 23, 2026, SBU cannot guarantee it will be able to meet the individual’s accommodation needs during the first semester or term of occupancy. Please note that submitting a request for accommodation is not a guarantee that you will receive the requested accommodations
Housing Accommodation Request
Emotional Support Animal Request
Temporary Accessible Parking Request
Documentation may be required to support accommodation requests; however, if a temporary condition is observable and clearly evident, documentation may not be necessary. Students may also ask their provider to complete the appropriate SASC forms or submit discharge or treatment paperwork to verify the condition and expected duration.
For information regarding the paratransit services, Howl-A-Ride, please click here.Students experiencing temporary conditions such as injuries, surgery, or acute illness may be eligible for accommodations based on their functional limitations.
Temporary accommodations are determined case by case and may include note-taking or exam assistance, transportation support through paratransit, and referrals to campus or community resources. Accommodations are provided for the duration of the functional limitation.
Because temporary conditions can arise at any point in the semester, timely communication with SASC and faculty is essential. Students are encouraged to contact SASC promptly to explore available options.
Documentation may be required to support accommodation requests; however, if a temporary condition is observable and clearly evident, documentation may not be necessary. Depending on the accommodations requested, students may also ask their provider to complete the appropriate SASC forms or submit discharge or treatment paperwork to verify the condition and expected duration.
A pregnant or postpartum student may contact the Student Accessibility Support Center to request an accommodation at any point during the student’s pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition. A student may contact SASC for information from the onset of pregnancy.
SASC may request that the student provide documentation from a medical provider to
confirm the condition, its link to pregnancy, and the necessary accommodation. Documentation
may be required when the need for, and the appropriate accommodation, is not obvious
or straightforward.
Accommodating Pregnant Students Policy
Step 3 Meet with an Accessibility Counselor:
Once SASC receives your Intake and Documentation, you will need to meet with a SASC Accessibility Counselor. The counselor will discuss your request for accommodations with you one-on-one to help put reasonable accommodations in place. The Accessibility Counselor will help communicate the accommodations with appropriate members of the campus community to implement the accommodations (e.g. instructors, Campus Residences, Parking and Transportation).
SASC does not disclose students' disabilities when communicating with campus partners. They only provide information directly required to implement reasonable accommodations.
Changes in a student's classes, environment, or disability may require adjustments
to the accommodations in place at Stony Brook University. Students should reach out
to SASC to determine whether additional documentation is needed to support changes
to their accommodations and to schedule an appointment to review their accommodations
with a SASC Accessibility Counselor.