LibGuides: Accessibility and Disability : For Students

Student Resources at BU

Disability & Access Services
The main campus resource for BU students with access needs or disabilities is the Disability & Access Services office.

Their stated goal "is to provide services and support to ensure that students are able to access and participate in the opportunities available at Boston University." To get help receiving any accommodation you may need, please call them at 617-353-3658 to make an appointment, or email them at access@bu.edu. Disability & Access Services provides accommodations for many different types of disabilities, including:

Learning Disability
ADHD Disability
Psychiatric/Anxiety
Medical Disability
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI)
Visual Impairment
Temporary Disability
Food-Related Medical Conditions
Housing Accommodations

BU University Accessibility
Do you need to report a general accessibility barrier? According to the Accessibility Working Group, "barriers on campus may include items such as an inoperative elevator, a blocked pathway, an inaccessible entrance, or digital accessibility." Barriers may be reported to the working group through the intake form located on their homepage.
Request Accommodations for Learning in the Medical School
The process and contact person to help medical students request any accommodations for learning.
Request Accommodations for Learning in the GMS Program
The process and contact person to help GMS students request any accommodations for learning.