Accommodating Applicants and Students

At Fanshawe College, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students. If you require academic accommodations, our Accessibility Services team is here to help ensure you have the tools and support needed to succeed in your studies. From extra time on tests to assistive technology and note-taking support, we offer a range of accommodations tailored to your individual needs. No matter your program or learning style, we’re here to help you reach your full potential.

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Individualized Accommodation Plans

Communication with College Faculty

Finding Solutions through Collaboration

Types of Accommodations

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Types of Accommodations

Once you meet with your Accessibility Services Counsellor, you can explore your eligibility for academic accommodations such as:

Academic Accommodations

Extra time on tests, reduced distraction testing environments, assignment extensions, etc.

Classroom Accommodations

Audio recording of lectures, note-taking assistance, priority seating, accessible classroom furniture, and ASL interpretation.

Alternative Learning Materials

Textbooks in alternative formats, captioned videos, and audio versions of lectures. Learn more about alternative formats.

Assistive Technology & Software

Screen readers, voice-to-text programs, and specialized learning tools are available through the Library Learning Commons. Explore Fanshawe's Inclusive Technology resources.

Placement & Apprenticeship Accommodations

Support for students in placements and hands-on learning environments. Learn more about apprenticeship learning supports.

Accommodation Letter

To use your accommodations, you must activate your accommodation letter at the start of each term. This does not happen automatically.

Once your accommodation letter is activated, your instructors will be notified and you’ll be able to access services such as peer notes and test or exam bookings.

How to activate your accommodation letter

Wait until the first day of the term. You will not be able to send your letters until this date. Connect with your Accessibility Advisor if you need to send your letter before the start of the term.
Log in to Student Accessibility Online Services Portal using your Fanshawe credentials.
Click Accommodation Letters on the main menu.
Select Request and follow the instructions to renew your accommodation letter for the term. View step-by-step screenshot instructions.

When the status shows Approved, your instructors will have access to your accommodation letter and will be notified by email.

How to view your accommodation letter

Log in to the Student Accessibility Online Services Portal
Click Accommodation Letters
Select Get Letter to download a copy of your current accommodation letter.

Test and exam accommodations

In-person tests

Students with in-person test accommodations must book with the Test Centre at least two business days before the test date to guarantee space and accommodations. Book through Student Accessibility Online Services Portal by selecting Book a test.

Online tests completed at home

If you have accommodations that apply to online tests, contact your instructor in advance of the test date to make arrangements.

Learn more about your accommodations

For detailed information about:

How to use your accommodations (for example, requesting assignment extensions)
Your responsibilities when using accommodations
Important policies and expectations

Please refer to the Accessibility Services Student Handbook, available in the Student Accessibility Online Services Portal.

Contact Us

Accessibility Services

Location

F2010, London Campus

Operating Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Contact Information

Phone

519-452-4282