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Disability is a neutral factor in the admissions process at Miami University; it will neither help nor hurt you in getting admitted to Miami. In fact, Miami cannot legally ask about the presence of a disability prior to admission to the University. You are encouraged to plan a pre-admission visit to meet with the Admissions staff, as well as Student Disability Services (SDS) staff to make sure that Miami is the right fit for you. If you need a disability-related accommodation during the admission process, or to participate in a campus tour, please email the SDS office on the campus you are planning to attend.

In order to formally receive accommodations, you need to affiliate with the SDS office on your campus.

You can contact Student Disability Services at:

• 513-529-1541 or SDS@MiamiOH.edu (Oxford)

• 513-785-3143 or MUHODS@MiamiOH.edu (Hamilton)

• 513-727-3431 or MUMDC@MiamiOH.edu (Middletown)

You may affiliate with SDS at anytime during the semester. However, accommodations are not retroactive. You are required to submit an application, verifying documentation, meet with an SDS staff member and formally request accommodations before services can begin. We strongly encourage you to request accommodations in advance of the need for them.

Please send a detailed email to the SDS office on your campus. In this email, please include your name, Miami Unique ID, and indicate what exam you are taking. Your request will be reviewed and you will receive follow up to your Miami email account. Students may also request records or verification of accommodations for national exams. SDS maintains student records for seven years from the date of university withdrawal or graduation.

SDS reviews verifying documentation as part of an interactive process to determine reasonable accommodations and student needs. You should submit documentation that meets current documentation guidelines. Your application and documentation will be reviewed by your assigned access coordinator. If submitted documentation is insufficient or additional information is needed, you will be notified by your assigned coordinator.

Yes. Miami's campuses are accessible for wheelchair users, and accessible campus transportation is available as well. Upon student request, SDS works with the Office of the University Registrar to ensure the most accessible classroom locations. Accessible on-campus housing options are also available for Oxford students.

SDS does not coordinate scholarship application on behalf of students. However, we encourage you to learn more about available scholarship resources.

Please contact the office as soon as you are re-enrolled in classes. Your services can be reactivated at anytime. We encourage you to meet with an SDS staff member to determine any additional services or accommodations necessary to support your academic success.  

Please contact your assigned access coordinator in the SDS office on your campus.

Once you have affiliated with SDS, your affiliation carries across all of Miami campuses. All Miami SDS offices use the SAM: Students Accessing Miami portal. Please notify your current coordinator if you are relocating to another Miami campus so that a new coordinator can be assigned.

If you are transferring to another university please contact the SDS office on your campus. We can provide you with a copy of your disability documentation and verifying information of your current accommodations. Universities and colleges throughout the United States are required to provide reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended and Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act. You also have access to your accommodation information through your SAM Portal and are welcome to share this information. Learn more on our Requesting Records page.

SDS works diligently to resolve conflicts in a timely and equitable manner. If you are experiencing concerns with your accommodations, we encourage you to contact us immediately. In most cases, resolution can be reached with support and advocacy from your assigned access coordinator.

As a student, you have the right to file a grievance if you feel you have experienced discrimination. For more information, please review the Miami University Student Disability Services Grievance Procedures. To report a grievance or report an accessibility barrier, please complete the Report an Accessibility Issue form.