Accommodations in College are very different than in High School. Strategy Instructors will work with new students to use the accommodations given to them. The accommodations can vary and will only be approved by the students Disability Service Provider. Accommodations are a valuable tool for a student at UConn.
Learn about the similarities and differences of accommodations in college vs. high school.
High School
| Individualized Education Plan or 504 Plan |
| Teachers and staff are required to provide you wit accommodations and services even if you do not ask for them |
| May have modifications Modifications are changes to what you need to learn, nature of the assignments, and/or how you are graded |
| Accommodations may have included extra/tutoring or small group classes |
| Special Education Case Manager |
University of Connecticut
| No IEP or 504 plan |
| Teachers and staff will provide accommodations if you advocate and request your own accommodations through the CSD |
| No modifications or changes to academic standards of your course. |
| Accommodations do not include private/small group tutoring by the professor. You must advocate for campus resources. |
| Disability Service Provider |