Disability Services Portal Transition
Disability Services is continuing the transition to AIM, our student-facing accommodation management system. As we complete this transition, you may notice updates to our website and processes. Thank you for your patience during this period.
Please use AIM for your accommodation-related needs. If you have questions or need assistance during this transition, please contact your Access Coordinator or the Disability Services front office at dsinfo@colorado.eduÌý(303-492-8671). Please do not attempt to log in to the previous accommodation management system, Accommodate Portal.
With AIM, students can:
- Manage accommodation letters
- Submit accommodation requests
- Request appointments with their Access Coordinator after completing the registration process
- Access accommodation-related services and resources
Returning Students AIM Information
Returning students to ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ who have registered with Disability Services previously, you will now be using AIM to manage your accommodations.
How to access AIM Ìý
Step 1: Access
Step 2: Select “Studentâ€� under “What type of user are you?â€�Ìý
Step 3: Use your CU IdentiKey Credentials to log inÌý
Application for AccommodationsÌý
Step 1: Access the Ìý
Step 2: Select “Start New Applicationâ€� for either Academic or Housing, Dining, and Parking accommodationsÌý

Step 3: Complete the personal information section. Once completed, select “Create Application Draftâ€� to continue.Ìý

Step 4: Complete the questionnaire section of the form. Once completed, you may select “Save and upload documentation� if you have documentation ready to submit, “Continue – information release and consents� to allow others (parents, providers, advocates, etc.) access to the details of your request, or “Proceed to final review."

Step 5: Once you are ready to submit your application, select “Submit Applicationâ€� from the top ribbonÌý
Step 6: Select “Submit applicationâ€�ÌýÌý
You will receive an email confirmation once the application has been successfully submitted.Ìý
Submit Semester RequestsÌý
Accommodations do not renew automatically. Returning students must submit a Semester Request each semester so instructors are notified of their approved accommodations.Ìý
- You can submit a Semester Request five (5) business days before the start of the semester.Ìý
- If you add or change courses after submitting your request, you will need to submit an additional Semester Request for the new course(s).Ìý
- If new accommodations are approved for you, modify your semester request for each class so your instructors receive the most current information.
- After submitting your Semester Request, schedule time to meet with your instructors to discuss how your accommodations will be implemented.Ìý
Step 1: Log in to AIM.Ìý
Step 2: Select the “Student and Staffâ€� box to start the sign in process.Ìý

Step 3: Once you have logged into AIM, you will select “List Requestsâ€� under the “Accommodationsâ€� section on the far-left side of the screen.Ìý

Step 4: Select “Add Requestsâ€� under the “Accommodations Requestâ€� tile for the current semester.Ìý

Step 5: Select the courses that need to request Accommodations for.Ìý

Note: If you select courses and click on “Continue to next stepâ€�. Here, you may select which accommodations you would like to request for each course.Ìý

Otherwise, you may select “Apply the same accommodations to all selected coursesâ€� and it will apply the same accommodations to all courses.Ìý

Step 7: Select “Submit Request."
Step 8: After you submit your request, you may modify the request through the AIM Portal by selecting “Modify Request."

Step 9: Reach out to Disability Services with any questions.Ìý
If new accommodations are approved for you, or you would like to change the accommodations you have requested for your classes, modify your semester requests so your instructors receive the most current information.
Step 1:ÌýLog in toÌýAIM.Ìý
Step 2: Select the “Student and Staffâ€� box to start the sign in process.Ìý

Step 3:ÌýOnce you have logged into AIM, you will select “List Requestsâ€� under the “Accommodationsâ€� section on the far-left side of the screen.Ìý

Step 4:ÌýSelect “View Request Detailâ€� under the “Accommodations Requestâ€� tile for the current semester.Ìý

Step 5:ÌýSelect “Modify Requestâ€� for the courses that you would like to modify.

Step 6:ÌýSelect the accommodations you would like to update your request with.Ìý

Step 7:ÌýSelect “Update Request.â€�Ìý
Step 8:ÌýRepeat for all applicable classes.Ìý
Step 9:ÌýReach out to Disability Services with any questions.
Request Additional (supplemental) Academic AccommodationsÌý
Step 1: Login to the AIM Portal.Ìý
Step 2: Select the “Student and Staffâ€� box to start the sign in process.Ìý

Step 3: Select “Supplemental Academic Requestâ€� under the “Accommodationsâ€� section on the far-left side of the screen.Ìý

Step 4: Select “Startâ€�Ìý

Step 5: Answer all questions and select “Submit Requestâ€� at the bottom of the page.ÌýÌý

Step 6: Upload supporting documentation on the next page.Ìý

Once you finish your submission, you will receive an email confirmation.Ìý
Upload Further Supporting DocumentationÌýÌý
You may upload documentation to an existing supplemental academic request.Ìý
Step 1: Login the AIM portalÌýÌý
Step 2: Select the “Student and Staff� box to start the sign in process.

Step 3: Select “Supplemental Academic Requestâ€� under the “Accommodationsâ€� section on the far-left side of the screen.Ìý

Step 4: Select “View Applicationâ€� under your current Supplemental Academic RequestÌý

Step 5: Select “Upload Filesâ€� along the top part of the screenÌý

Step 6: Upload supporting documentation on the next page.Ìý

Once you finish your submission, you will receive a confirmation at the top of the page.Ìý
Release of InformationÌý
Students may release access to details regarding their accommodation requests, eligibility, and records to parents, advocates, providers, or any other individuals through written permission. To do so, students will complete the Release of Information during the Information Release and Consents step of the application.Ìý
Step 1: Select “Release of Informationâ€� under consent form typeÌý

Step 2: Select “Select and complete consent formâ€�Ìý

Step 3: Complete release form. Once completed, you must select “Confirm to Proceedâ€� after reading the Information Release Consent Agreement, and then “Submit Information Release Consent formâ€�Ìý

Students may complete an information release after submitting their application by accessing the “Information Release Consentsâ€� section on the far-left menu.Ìý
Generate a PDF Copy of your Accommodation LettersÌý
Step 1: Login to the AIM Portal.Ìý
Step 2: Select the “Student and Staffâ€� box to start the sign in process.Ìý

Step 3: Select “My Eligibilityâ€� under “My Dashboardâ€� on the far-left side of the pageÌý

Step 4: Select either “Generate PDFâ€� or “Generate PDF with Descriptionâ€� to download a copy of approved accommodations for your records.Ìý

View Notes in AIMÌý
Step 1: Login to the AIM PortalÌý
Step 2: Select the “Student and Staffâ€� box to start the sign in process.Ìý

Step 3: Select “Notetaking Servicesâ€� under “Accommodationsâ€� on the far-left menu.Ìý

Step 4: Select “View Noteâ€� under the “Available Noteâ€� tileÌý

Step 5: Download and view notes uploaded by the notetaker. You may filter by subject, upload date, and file name.Ìý

Step 1: Login to the AIM PortalÌý
Step 2: Select the “Notetakerâ€� module on the left-hand menuÌý
Step 3: Select “viewâ€� to see the for which you are uploading notesÌý

Step 4: Select the course, the week, the days, and the file to uploadÌý

If you and your instructor determine that you need to use the Student Testing Center for your testing accommodations, your instructor must first complete a Proctoring Agreement with the exam dates and instructions. Once the Proctoring Agreement is complete, follow the steps below to schedule your exams with the Student Testing Center.Ìý
Step 1: Log in to the.
Step 2: Select the “Alternative Testing� module on the left-hand menu under “Accommodations.�

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Step 3: Select the course and click “schedule an exam.â€�Ìý

Step 4: Select the exam you wish to schedule, the date and time and the accommodations you need. Include any specific notes that will help the Student Testing Center set up your accommodations accurately. Click “add exam request� at the bottom of the page when complete.
Each exam must be scheduled separately. We encourage you to schedule all exams for the course at the beginning of the semester.Ìý

Step 5: Once you have submitted the exam request, you will see a success notice on your page.
The Student Testing Center will review your request. Once approved, you will receive an email stating your approved date and time to take the exam in the Student Testing Center.ÌýÌý

Please reach out toÌýtesting@colorado.edu with any questions during this process.ÌýÌý
Need help scheduling your exams? Support is available throughÌýAcademic Coaching, your Access Coordinator's office hours, orÌýSTC drop-in hours, offered in person or via Zoom.Ìý
Contact Us
Ìý ÌýPhone:Ìý303-492-8671
Ìý ÌýFax:Ìý303-492-5601
Ìý ÌýEmail:Ìýdsinfo@colorado.edu
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