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Important SAC Updates

Student Access Center has transitioned to a new software platform called Accommodate. Accommodate will help first-year and returning students with their academic and housing needs. To apply for services all applications will be completed in Accommodate. SAC's testing and exam booking will continue to be uploaded through Medicat which is in the student portal.

Accommodate

Accommodate is an all-inclusive platform that assists students in receiving and using housing and academic accommodations. This platform provides a seamless approach for students to submit accommodation requests, faculty to manage specific student needs, SAC staff to process and oversee accommodation implementation, and more. Please click the appropriate link below to log into Accommodate and click the appropriate link below to log into Accommodate. Our staff is happy to work with you to discuss your access needs.

Learn More About Accommodate

Access the Accommodate Portal

Quick Links

Eligibility for Services

Students with documented disabilities are eligible for services. A "person with a disability" includes any person who (1) has a physical or mental impairment, which substantially limits one or more major life activities, (2) has a record of such impairment, or (3) is regarded as having such an impairment. Some examples of disabilities include:

Blindness/visual impairments
Deafness/hearing impairments
Acquired brain injuries
Attention deficit disorder
Chronic medical disorders
Psychological disorders
Mobility impairments
Learning disabilities
Speech disorders

Accessibility-related Links

Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD)
Center for Disease Control (CDC)
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder
Educational Testing Service Office of Disability
Heath Resource Center: financial aid for students with disabilities
Learning Ally (formerly, Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic)
Tools for Life

Contact Us

Student Access Center, MacVicar Hall, 1st Floor
350 Spelman Lane S.W., Atlanta, GA 30314-4399
Phone: 404-270-5295 | sac@spelman.edu
Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Appointments and Drop-ins

Available Services are based on each student's individualized needs and include, but are not limited to, the following:

Academic accommodations
Accessible housing
Interpreter services
Reader services
Specialized testing arrangements
Faculty consultation
Orientation to campus
Note taker services
Use of assistive devices
Resource information and referral
The Comprehensive Writing Program has computers and writing resources, tutoring and workshops.
The Health Services provides licensed professional medical personnel.

The Counseling Center most often uses a brief, solutions-focused counseling approach, and external referrals are offered when necessary. See their Tips for Coping with Stress Related to Coronavirus.
The Student Success Program offers academic support to all students for all course offered at Spelman.
The Office of the Undergraduate Studies has academic deans and advisers available to all students.
The Office of Housing and Residence Life can answer all questions related to residence life.

Mission Statement

All students have questions about their ability to succeed and graduate. These concerns, as well as concerns about accommodations, can be even more pressing for students with accessibility needs. The mission of the Student Access Center is to create an accessible academic, social and physical environment at Spelman College by minimizing challenges and facilitating access to an equitable Spelman experience for all students, including students with documented disabilities.

If you are interested in learning more about SAC services and our registration process, please click through the icons below and visit our SAC Staff page to learn more about us and what we offer.

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