Accessing UPLD Services

There is no separate application or application process for students with learning disabilities. Students with LD apply as any student does and must be qualified for admission according to the University's admissions criteria. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office at (860) 486-3137 for specific information related to University admissions requirements and/or an application.

To become eligible for accomodations and services, students must refer themselves to UPLD and submit documentation to verify eligibility under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Protection under these civil rights statutes is determined on a case-by-case basis and is based upon documentation of a LD that currently and substantially limits some major life activity including learning.

Admitted students with learning disabilities are strongly advised to contact UPLD as soon as they decide to attend the University so that they can submit required documentation in a timely fashion if they plan to request services or accommodations. Although self-disclosure and submission of documentation is optional, please note students are not eligible for reasonable accommodations and program services until documentation that meets the University's Guidelines has been submitted.

Currently enrolled students are encouraged to submit required documentation to the Director of UPLD as soon as possible. Again, please note that students are not eligible for reasonable accommodations and program services until such documentation that meets the University's Guidelines for Documentation of a Specific Learning Disability has been submitted. There are no retroactive accommodations for students who have not previously submitted documentation.

Prospective, entering, or currently enrolled students with any questions about accessing services are encouraged to contact the Program Director at 860-486-0178.