{"id":101,"date":"2022-06-21T12:26:54","date_gmt":"2022-06-21T17:26:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arc\/?page_id=101"},"modified":"2026-03-09T10:38:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T15:38:33","slug":"apply","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arc\/apply\/","title":{"rendered":"Apply for Accommodations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<p>If you are a current or new student to 51ÁÔÆæ and have a documented disability, the Accessibility Resource Center can help you apply for accommodations for academics and university housing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"has-alpha-channel-opacity uwm-c-hr--thick\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"academic\">Academic Accommodations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>51ÁÔÆæ students &#8212; full time or part time and at any point during their college career &#8212; may apply for academic accommodations. An&nbsp;<strong>ePanther ID and password is required<\/strong>&nbsp;to submit this application. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PLEASE NOTE: If you are applying to have an Assistance Animal (emotional support animal) with you in the dorms, please go to <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/ARC\/APPLY\/#housing\">Housing Accommodations below and complete that application.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/rainier.accessiblelearning.com\/51ÁÔÆæ\/ApplicationStudent.aspx\" rel=\"\">Apply for Academic Accommodations<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You will be able to upload documentation while filling out the application.&nbsp;You may also submit documentation by email to <a href=\"mailto:archelp@uwm.edu\">archelp@uwm.edu<\/a> or by fax at 414-229-2237. <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arc\/apply\/documentation-guidelines\/\">View&nbsp;Documentation Guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NOTE: The application process may time out after 15 minutes of inactivity, so it is best to complete all the questions in one sitting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once an application is submitted, students will receive an email in their 51ÁÔÆæ account from an Access Specialist within 3 business days, requesting additional documentation if needed or scheduling an initial appointment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Please note: While our typical response time has been 3 business days, our current our response and processing times may be longer than usual, due to a high volume of student requests.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We are reviewing applications in the order they are received and will reach out to schedule a time to discuss your accommodation request as soon as we are able. We appreciate your patience and understanding, and we will be in touch as soon as possible to schedule an initial appointment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students should plan for this initial meeting to take up to 60 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arc\/apply\/academic-accommodations-request-process\/\">View the Academic Accommodations Request Process<\/a> step by step.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"has-alpha-channel-opacity uwm-c-hr--thick\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"housing\">Housing Accommodations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students living on the 51ÁÔÆæ campus may also request accommodations for university housing. <strong>An ePantherID and password are required to complete this application as well.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arc\/apply\/documentation-guidelines\/\">View the Documentation Guidelines<\/a> for information on documentation for university housing accommodation requests. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/rainier.accessiblelearning.com\/51ÁÔÆæ\/ApplicationHousing.aspx\" rel=\"\">Apply for Housing Accommodations<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once received, applications are reviewed by the Housing Accommodation Review Committee. If the committee requests additional information to support an accommodation, students will be notified through their 51ÁÔÆæ email.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If a Housing Accommodation Request is approved or denied, students will be notified through their 51ÁÔÆæ email from University Housing. If approved, students also may receive additional information relevant to a specific accommodation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arc\/apply\/housing-accommodations-request-process\/\">View the Housing Accommodation Request Process<\/a> step by step.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-notice uwm-p-notice--info\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-info fa-fw\"><\/i><div class=\"uwm-p-notice--content\"><div class=\"uwm-p-notice--message\"><strong>If you do not have a 51ÁÔÆæ email,<\/strong> please complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arc\/apply\/no-epanther-id\/\">Accommodations Information Request Form<\/a>.<br><br>If you are a current or new student who may benefit from disability accommodations but are not sure, please refer to this list of <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arc\/students-resources\/undiagnosed-students-resources\/\">Resources for Undiagnosed Students<\/a>.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"has-alpha-channel-opacity uwm-c-hr--thick\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dual-enrollment\">Dual Enrollment Accommodations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When a student is accepted into a dual enrollment program provided by 51ÁÔÆæ, the student, in collaboration with the K-12 school district, must contact the Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) in order to formally request services and provide the necessary disability-related documentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the Dual Enrollment Accommodations Form is completed, and disability documentation has been submitted, a 51ÁÔÆæ ARC Access Specialist will create an ARConnect profile for the student. 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