Meeting with Disability Services (DS)
Disability Services is an appointment-based service.
- How to register with Disability Services: Students must follow the Disability Registration Process and submit documentation as per our Documentation Guidelines.
- Booking an appointment: Before you can book an appointment with Disability Services, a student must first register with our office.
- For students who are already registered with Disability Services: Students who have already had an Intake Appointment and are fully registered with Disability Services can log in to Accommodate to book an appointment.
- New to UMass Lowell? For more information about the Disability Services Office, please complete the more information form for Prospective / Admitted Students.
Welcome to the Disability Services Office!
Important Student Updates
Registration with Disability Services Spring 2026
Students who have completed and submitted the Public Accommodation Request Online form, and have their documentation approved, will receive an email with instructions on how to book an appointment. If approved, you may login onto accommodated to schedule an Intake Appointment.
- Spring 2026 Semester: Registration is now open for student starting classes on January 20, 2026 for Spring 2026 Semester.
Accommodations Requests
Students who are fully registered with Disability Services are now able to submit their accommodations request.
- Accommodations Requests for Spring 2026 Semester opened on January 12, 2026. Letters will be processed on the first day of class, January 20, 2026.
Note: The last day to submit your Accommodations Request for Spring 2026 Finals is Friday, April 24, 2026.
Disability Service (DS) Peer Coaches
Our experienced DS Peer Coaches, who are registered with our office, are here to provide the support you need for a successful semester. They can assist on issues like:
- Build stronger academic, organizational and time management skills
- Discuss past challenges and plan for future success
- Connect with other valuable resources at UMass Lowell (UML).
- Open Hour Team Meeting to assist with Accommodate / technical issues or Peer Coaching. Join us on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact us for Teams Meeting link by email: DS_Peer_Coach@uml.edu.
If you are interested to book a session with a DS Peer Coach, please complete the DS Peer Coach Form, and we will connect you with a coach via email before the semester starts. Meetings can be scheduled weekly or bi-weekly, virtually or in-person.
Please use the helpful links below for next steps: