American University (AU) is committed to promoting access for law students with disabilities within the university’s diverse community. The determination of reasonable accommodations is a deliberative and collaborative process that is responsive to each student’s disability and individual needs.  A non-exhaustive list of accommodations in the law school setting may include extra time on exams, use of a computer and/or assistive technology, notetaking recording software, alternative format text materials, and interpreting services. As accommodations are not retroactive, it is important for registered students to work with the ASAC at the beginning of each semester. Students with new or temporary disabilities are encouraged to register as early as possible.

Any student, staff, or faculty member who is looking to learn about disability support at WCL is encouraged to contact disability@wcl.american.edu. 

• Getting Started with Disability Accommodations: To receive disability accommodations for the first time at American University Washington College of Law, you must register with the Academic Support and Access Center by submitting documentation and completing the three-step process.
• Exams with Accommodations: Students who are approved and plan to use their disability-related accommodations to take tests at AUWCL must submit requests using our online forms. Please note the deadlines below:
  • Midterms: Submit at least fourteen (14) days before the date of an exam using our Midterm Request Form
  • Fall Spring & Summer Final Exams: 2 weeks before the official last day of classes in the semester using our Finals Request Form
• Classroom Accommodation Request: Students with approved accommodations are now responsible for notifying their faculty through their ASAC Dashboard. Communication should be sent as early as possible, as accommodations are not retroactive.
• Alternative Text Materials: Students must submit requests for e-textbooks through the ASAC Dashboard. Requests should be made at least three weeks before the semester begins or as soon as possible thereafter so you can begin your coursework on time. Proof of purchase must be included via the ASAC Dashboard in order to fully initiate a request. If you have any questions about uploading your proof of purchase, please contact disability@wcl.american.edu.
• Interpreting/CART/TypeWell
  • For one-time occurrences and WCL events: Please submit a request form. This form is meant for WCL students approved by the ASAC to receive interpreting/CART/TypeWell accommodations. We ask that requests be made a minimum of five full business days in advance of the event date. If you have any questions about interpreting or live captioning, please contact WCL Disability Support at disability@wcl.american.edu. 

  • For WCL courses: All WCL students who are formally enrolled in a course should send their course schedules directly to WCL Disability Support at disability@wcl.american.edu as soon as they have registered. If students make changes to their schedules, it is important to provide notification as soon as possible to ensure your communication needs are met in a timely manner.

• Request to Release ASAC Records: Current and former students may request documentation or record of accommodations on file. Files may be requested to be sent by email, US mail (paper copy), or pick up (paper copy). Please allow 2-3 business weeks for processing requests.
  • Current students- Fill out the Access to ASAC Records Information Release Consent on your ASAC Dashboard.
  • Former students- Email disability@wcl.american.edu to receive to a Request to Release ASAC Records form.
• WCL Disability Handbook 
• Frequently Asked Questions