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Student Disability Services

Langston University is committed to fostering a community that promotes equitable participation for students.

Procedures for Initiating a Request for Services/Accommodations

Langston University students who require accommodation for a disability must register with the Title IX Services Office. The Office is located in Page Hall, Rooms 117 and 119.

Students must provide documentation of their disability and their need for accommodation before receiving services.

In the case of a medical, physical, or psychological disability, students should submit documentation from a qualified professional stating:

  • The nature and severity of the disability
  • Current functional impact
  • The diagnostic procedures used
  • Recommendations for assistance

Students with Learning Disabilities or Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder must submit documentation of an adult evaluation from one of two sources:

  • Students diagnosed prior to graduation from an accredited high school may submit the psycho-educational evaluation (performed at approximately age 15) on file at the respective high school or
  • Students diagnosed after the completion of high school must submit a psychoeducational evaluation performed by an appropriately qualified professional.

All requests for accommodations and services must be accompanied by appropriate documentations of disability (documentation by a licensed medical professional or licensed psychologist) and submitted. Additional documentation may include academic history (transcripts from Langston University and/or previous institutions). All requests for services must be initiated at the beginning of each semester, or at the end of the previous semester to ensure timely provision of the necessary accommodations.

Classroom Accommodations

Students must identify themselves to their instructors to facilitate implementation of the identified classroom accommodations. The Title IX Services Office will officially communicate with the instructors of the student via a memorandum regarding the requested accommodations. Consultation among the student, their instructor(s), and the Title IX Services Office may be necessary for some accommodations. Each student is encouraged to act as their own advocate and have the major responsibility for securing assistance. Early and regular contact with the the Title IX Services Office will help ensure the timely identification and provision of services and accommodations.

Students who believe they received inappropriate and/or inadequate services have the right to file an incident report. Students are encouraged to file the report within five working days of the incident, if possible. All Incident Report Forms are kept confidential. Students will receive a written response upon the completion of the Office’s investigation of all allegations. As part of the process, students are encouraged to recommend options to help rectify the issues of concern.

All students will be given a copy of the ADA Handbook and will be required to sign the Receipt of Student Disability Services Handbook Waiver.

Accessible Housing

The Title IX Services Office communicates any housing requirements necessary to Residential Life and Housing Services (RLHS) so they can make appropriate accommodations for students. To be considered for academic accommodations, students should provide a copy of their high school IEP or 504 that indicates their disability, the academic accommodations to be provided, and if the documentation was completed by the qualified examiner, physician, licensed psychologist, or psychiatrist stating their disability, the academic accommodation needed, with the name, signature, and credentials of a licensed professional. Please send the documentation to LU Title IX Services Office, Page Hall, Room 117 and 119 or email it to soncearay.c.higgins@langston.edu or marquita.bailey@langston.edu.

Assistance Animals

Students must register their disability with the Title IX Services Office before bringing an assistance animal on campus. Residents who need accommodation for an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) will need to contact the Title IX Services Office before the animal is allowed on campus. To be considered for an emotional support animal or service animal, applicants must:

  • Complete a Request for Services-Emotional Support Animal application.
  • Provide a full-body photo of the animal.
  • Provide updated immunization documentation for the animal
  • An ESA letter must be written by a licensed mental health professional including the diagnosis of disability, need and recommendation for ESA, provider’s contact information, type of animal, provider’s credentials, your (the applicant) information, and the provider’s signature.

Please deliver the required documentation to LU Title IX Services Office, Page Hall, Room 117 and 119 and/or email it to  soncearay.c.higgins@langston.edu or  marquita.bailey@langston.edu.