Registration Deadlines for Accommodations

  • FALL 2025: Friday, October 24, 2025 at 11:59 PM
  • WINTER 2026: Friday, March 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM

SAS Registration for NEW STUDENTS

New students are encouraged to reach out to Student Accessibility Services (SAS) as soon as they have accepted their offer of admission.

If there are any questions or concerns during the initial application process about the University’s ability to reasonably accommodate, feel free to contact SAS at any time.

Step 1 – Complete the Online Registration Form

Student Accessibility Services use a confidential, digital platform called Accommodate. This allows students to register, submit documentation and make requests for changes to their requested accommodations.

As soon as you have accepted your offer of admission, you can register via the SAS Registration Form.

To open your accessibility file, SAS will need medical documentation confirming the nature of your disability. Some examples include but are not limited to:

  • A copy of a recent psychological, psychoeducational, or neuropsychological assessment or diagnostic report (ideally completed within the last 5 years) which includes recommended accommodations (for any questions, please contact accessibility@ubishops.ca). 
  • Any previous Individual Education Plan (IEP) or 504 plan from another academic institution. 
  • Any pertinent letters from previous institutions or clinical practitioners. 
  • Disability Verification Form (PDF), completed by a medical or registered clinical professional. 

Please note that not ALL of these documents are necessary, but a variety of options can be used. 

Documentation can be securely uploaded directly to the Accommodate registration form. 

Alternatively, you may mail copies to: 

Student Accessibility Services
2600 rue College
Sherbrooke, Quebec
J1M 1Z7 

If you send documentation by mail, we encourage you to send copies and NOT the originals. 

For questions, please contact accessibility@ubishops.ca. 

Step 2 – Meet with an Accessibility Specialist

Once your online registration form is submitted, an Accessibility Specialist will be assigned to you. You’ll receive a link via your Bishop’s University email to book your intake appointment. Please check your B.U. email regularly for updates.

For any questions, please contact accessibility@ubishops.ca.

Step 3 – Keep SAS Updated on Your Situation!

If there are any changes in your situation or you have any questions or concerns about your Accommodation Plan, it is important to let us know ASAP so we can ensure timely implementation should any changes be necessary. Check out the SAS myBU page for up-to-date information.

SAS Registration for RETURNING STUDENTS

Step 1 – Submit a Semester Request via Accommodate

Returning students need to submit a Semester Request (a request for accommodations for semesters after your initial request was approved) via the Accommodate platform at the beginning of each semester. 

You can do so by logging onto the Accommodate Portal.

Step 2 – Meet with Your Assigned Accessibility Specialist (if needed)

If your situation hasn’t changed and you’re requesting the same accommodations, your Semester Renewal Letter will be issued once your request is approved. Your professors will also receive a copy. 

Step 3 – Keep SAS Updated on Your Situation!

It is important to keep SAS updated with any changes in your situation or if you add/drop a course. You can do so by communicating directly with your Accessibility Specialist. Check out the SAS myBU page for up-to-date information.