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Prospective Students

Welcome, prospective Salukis! We are pleased that you are considering Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

We understand that selecting a university which offers appropriate accommodations to meet your needs can be an important factor in your decision. You may have questions about this as you consider all that SIU Carbondale as to offer. Contact us any time, catch us at an Open House, or see us during your Campus Visit.

At SIU, we go out of our way to make sure nothing gets in your way.

Contact Us

  • Call us: 618-453-5738 or VP 618-615-4492
  • Email: access@siu.edu
  • In person: Student Health Center, Room 220

New OAA Students

  • If you are an SIU student and you have a disability, OAA can provide accommodations and services so you will have an equal educational opportunity. If you are unsure if you qualify for disability services, it is best to contact us for an appointment to meet with a OAA staff member.
  • Meetings are usually conducted before the term begins, but you can do this at any time during the semester. However, it may take time to implement certain accommodations.

To request accommodations and meet with OAA:

  1. Fill out the new student application.
  2. Contact OAA for an appointment time.
    • Call us: 618-453-5738 or VP 618-615-4492
    • Email: access@siu.edu
    • In person: Student Health Center, Room 220

Disability Documentation

  • If you have documentation of your disability from a medical provider, you can upload it with your application, fax it to 618-453-5700, or bring it with you to your meeting.
  • You are welcome to request accommodations and meet with an OAA Staff member even if you do not have documentation. The OAA Staff member will determine if further documentation is needed.

Returning OAA Students

If you have already met with OAA and have established accommodations use the OAA Student Portal to

  • Send faculty notification letter each term
  • Request appointment with your coordinator
  • Request Alternate Format Textbooks
  • Schedule Alternative Testing for exams
  • Confirm Notetaking Services
  • If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the office at 618-453-5738 or VP 618-615-4492 or via email access@siu.edu.