Accessible Education Office


Welcome from President Drew Gilpin Faust
With a growing number of people who have disabilities joining the Harvard community -- students, faculty, and staff -- it is especially important for all of us to understand and support the particular needs and rights of these individuals. Toward this end, Accessible Education Office (AEO) serves as a valuable source of information and guidance for both students and other Harvard affiliates.
This Web site, which was prepared by AEO, provides an introduction to the capabilities of AEO, and suggests different ways that the University can be helpful in ensuring that all of our students can participate fully in the life of the University. Some of the issues addressed may be new to you. All of the issues merit your consideration. Each of us can help to make Harvard a welcoming place for people with disabilities. Thank you for giving this extremely important matter your attention, and for joining me in this effort. Drew Gilpin Faust President, Harvard University


News and Announcements
FINAL EXAM ACCOMMODATIONS If you are not currently registered with the Accessible Education Office (AEO) but anticipate needing disability-or health-related accommodations for a pre-existing condition for final exams, you must register with AEO by April 12, 2013 or exam accommodations will not be possible. Only temporary accommodations may be possible in the event of unanticipated illness or injury. Please contact AEO at aeo@fas.harvard.edu with any questions. CLASS OF 2017: INCOMING FRESHMEN On behalf of the Accessible Education Office (AEO), we congratulate you on your admission to Harvard College. Incoming Freshman should refer to INFORMATION FOR INCOMING FRESHMEN: How to Register with AEO. Students might also want to read the article on the transition to college. The following are some important deadlines for Incoming Freshmen: May 1, 2013 Deadline to register with AEO. Registration materials must include both current clinical documentation (refer to Clinical Documentation Guidelines), and the AEO Registration Form. Accommodations for online Placement Exams cannot be determined until all information has been received and reviewed. August 1, 2013 - Deadline for students with provisional AEO-approved accommodations to provide AEO with a list of anticipated campus-based Placement Exams. August 1, 2013 - Deadline for ALL STUDENTS to schedule their required meeting with an AEO representative during opening days, 8/26/13-8/30/13, in order to receive campus-based Placement Exam and other accommodations for the academic year. INCOMING GSAS AND SEAS STUDENTS The same registration process applies to GSAS and SEAS students. Please note the following exception: May 15, 2013 - Deadline to register with AEO. For more detailed registration information please refer to INFORMATION FOR INCOMING GSAS AND SEAS STUDENTS: How to Register with AEO.

Last modified: April 8, 2013