Creighton is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive learning environment for all students. Student Accessibility Services works with students, faculty and staff to coordinate reasonable accommodations that support individual needs and ensure equal access to academic programs and campus facilities.
We’re here to help with:
Current students, faculty and staff, please visit our page on my.creighton.edu (login required) for more information on our services.
To request an accommodation related to testing or classes, log on to the BlueAccess (student accommodations portal) and complete the Student Application.
If you have approved accommodations and need a revision, please e-mail SAS directly at SAS@creighton.edu.
Requests for certification of existing accommodations may be made via our certification form.
To request an accommodation related to housing, dietary, or meal plan concerns, log on to the BlueAccess (student accommodations portal) and complete the Housing Accommodations Application.
To apply for an ESA, log on to BlueAccess (student accommodations portal) and complete the ESA Application.
If you have approved accommodations and need a revision, please e-mail SAS directly at SAS@creighton.edu.
Students needing accommodations due to short-term injuries or medical conditions should log on to the BlueAccess (student accommodations portal) and complete the Student Application, selecting “Temporary Accommodation” as your disability.
To request a clinical accommodation, log on to the BlueAccess (student accommodations portal) and complete the Clinical Accommodation Request.
Please submit all relevant documentation with your initial accommodation request to help ensure a faster review and implementation process.
Students are strongly encouraged to submit accommodation requests as early as possible. Please note that processing times may vary and can take up to three weeks.
When requesting academic accommodations in higher education, students are typically required to provide current and comprehensive documentation that:
Acceptable documentation may include a diagnostic report or evaluation from a qualified professional, such as a physician, psychologist, or specialist, which should be on official letterhead, dated and signed. This report should include:
For learning disabilities or ADHD, recent psychoeducational or neuropsychological testing is often required, including standardized assessment results and interpretation.
Medical documentation for physical or mental health conditions should describe the functional limitations and any relevant treatment plans.
While prior IEPs, 504 plans or accommodation letters from other institutions can provide helpful background, they are generally not sufficient on their own since college-level standards differ from K–12.
Documentation should be current, typically within the past three to five years, and the institution reviews each request individually to determine reasonable accommodations that ensure equal access without altering essential academic requirements.
No. Disclosure is voluntary. You are not required to tell the University about your disability unless you want to request accommodations. You may be asked to provide documentation that verifies your disability and explains how it impacts you.
It’s best to do so as early as possible—ideally before classes begin. Many accommodations require advanced planning, and early identification of needs helps to ensure that arrangements can be made in a timely manner. Please note that during busy times in the semester, it may take longer to schedule a meeting and finalize the process.
There are no deadlines for when a student can begin the documentation process to apply for accommodations. However, accommodations will not be provided retroactively after a student is approved for accommodations.
After your accommodations are approved, you typically receive an official accommodation letter in the Student Accessibility Services Portal to share with instructors. Faculty are only informed of the accommodations you need to access your courses; they are not given details about your diagnosis or medical history.
If you disagree with an accommodation decision, please contact the Office of Title IX. You may also contact external agencies such as the Office for Civil Rights. Open communication with disability services and faculty is encouraged to resolve issues collaboratively.
The Office of Student Accessibility Services has access to the documentation you submitted. Information provided to Student Accessibility Services is confidential and will not be shared with other offices.
Omaha
402.280.2166
SAS@Creighton.edu
Phoenix
602.812.3151
SASPHX@creighton.edu
Our work is guided by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.
