Students

Prospective Students

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

We understand that selecting a university that 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 has to offer. Contact us anytime, 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.

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 an 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.

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.
• More information about disability documentation is available on our documentation page.