It is important to register with the centre early in the semester or upon admission to UNB. This will help ensure your accommodation needs are adequately supported and you have access to appropriate resources through our office and on campus.
Deadlines for semesterly registration is two weeks prior to the last day of term. (Fall term 2021: CLOSED; Winter, 2022: March 30th)
To register, you must have the following before booking an intake appointment:
Each of these items must be provided before registration is confirmed.
Only students registered with the centre are eligible to receive academic accommodations through our office.
The centre provides services and supports for a variety of disability types as denoted below, however, this list is not exhaustive.
Please contact the centre if you have any questions or concerns regarding your disability.
Students may register at the centre if they experience a temporary disability, as described below. Students with a temporary disability must provide recent disability documentation completed by a regulated health care professional and must also fill out the student intake form before booking an intake appointment.
Please contact the centre if you have any questions or concerns regarding your disability.
Students who experience short term illnesses (influenza, Strep throat, gastroenteritis, etc.) or absences (bereavement, family emergencies, acute situations, etc.) should contact the Student Advocate Office for support and resources.
Disability documentation must be recent and must be completed by a regulated health care professional who is familiar with your disability needs and who can continue to follow you for support.
The documentation must be able to speak to your functional limitations (how your disability impacts you academically) and provide recommendations for academic accommodation.
Qualified professinals who provide disability documentation are regulated, meaning they have memberships to professional bodies and are licensed to practice, and are health care professionals who are familiar with different types of disabilities and can provide expert advice. The following is a list of eligible regulated health care professionals who can complete disability documentation:
At this time we ask students interested in registering with the centre to contact the office by Email with a quick message about your disability needs and availability for a phone appointment. Please attach a copy of your documentation to your message.