Student Resources
Barrier Buster Information
Barrier Busters are resources at the University that help eliminate barriers to a full Rutgers experience.
FACILITIESIf you experience any of the following barriers, please contact Facilities for support:
- Outdoor lights are out, pavement is broken, etc.
- Academic building is…
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Confidentiality and Release of Information
The Office for Disability Services (ODS) is committed to ensuring that all information regarding a student is maintained confidentially as required or permitted by law. Any information collected is used for the benefit of the student. This information may include psycho-educational testing, grades…
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Considering Rutgers?
Students with disabilities should be aware of the changes in their rights and responsibilities as they leave high school and enter college as well as the rights and responsibilities of the university. Here are some important points to keep in mind:
- Future students with a…
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Faculty Accessibility Resources
We have developed a faculty training module for providing information about working with students with disabilities. Also, we have many resources for faculty including:
- How to Add Extended Time to Tests
- How to Create Accessible…
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GUIDELINES FOR HOSTING ACCESSIBLE EVENTS, PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is committed to maintaining an inclusive, welcoming and accessible educational, working and living environment for people of all abilities across all of the University campuses.…
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High School & Transition
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- I.D.E.A. (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)
- A.D.A. (…
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Informal Resolution & Grievance Process
Rutgers University has adopted this Informal Resolution Process for students with disabilities enrolled at Rutgers University as one of the means to provide for prompt and equitable resolutions to informally resolve problems, issues or concerns…
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Registering for Services and General Inquiries
- Complete and submit the Registration Form
Upon completion of this form, you will receive a…
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Student Evaluations and Assessments
- Learning Disabilities
- ADHD/ADD
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)/Concussion/Post-Concussion Syndrome
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Other…
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Student Resources
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Transition Resources: High School to College
As all students navigate the process of applying to college, being accepted, and transitioning to college, it is important for students with disabilities and their parents to consider additional things as they make this journey.
- There are differences in the types of services…
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Transportation and Parking
Rutgers University provides campus-specific shuttle services to support the commuting needs of students, faculty, and staff. Each campus—Camden, New Brunswick, and Newark—has a dedicated system that is…
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Web Ex and Web Ex Accessibility
Webex is a video conferencing and collaboration platform used by some courses at Rutgers for virtual instruction, office hours, advising, and meetings. It offers tools such as video, audio, screen sharing, chat, and recording—all in a secure cloud-based environment.
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Zoom and Zoom Accessibility
Zoom is a widely used video conferencing platform at Rutgers, supporting remote teaching, office hours, advising, and meetings. To ensure your sessions are accessible to all students, including those with disabilities, it's important to understand how to use Zoom’s built-in…
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Is ACM/AFT Right For You?
The acronym “ACM/AFT” stands for Accessible Course Materials/Alternate Format Text. There are two separate but complementary parts of the ACM/AFT accommodation.
- Approved students have the ability to request that their required textbooks to be provided to them by our office in…