Documentation Requirements
Disability documentation assists OHSU's Office for Student Access (OSA) in determining reasonable accommodations on the basis of disability. Students are responsible for providing disability documentation, at their own expense, that meets OSA's Documentation Requirements.
Documentation is required to determine if a student meets the definition of a disability, experiences functional limitations in the academic environment, and that the accommodation requested is likely to eliminate or reduce barriers that the student experiences in OHSU's programs, services, or activities.
All documentation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Documentation accepted by OHSU for accommodations may not meet the documentation requirements for licensing board examinations (USMLE, NCLEX, etc.). Please consult the exam administrator for their documentation guidelines. If you are experiencing a delay or difficulty in obtaining documentation please contact OSA immediately at 503-494-0082 or by email at: studentaccess@ohsu.edu.