Consideration for Undergraduate Admission on the
Basis of Disability Procedure

The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.  Prospective students with disabilities are considered for admission on the same basis as all other applicants and must meet the same academic standards.

In a case involving an applicant with a disability, if the student believes that a disability impacted his/her ability to successfully meet certain admission requirements, the following steps are recommended for full consideration of the applicant.

1. If you have not already done so, submit the online Application for Admission along with all required credentials.

2. A letter should be written by the applicant and submitted to the UNO Director of Undergraduate Admissions, 6001 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 68182. This letter must explain why the applicant believes that their academic record does not accurately reflect her/his ability to do college work, a list of any accommodations and support services that the applicant was provided in high school or other educational environment, and why the applicant believes that he/she can be successful at UNO.  If possible, please include the applicant’s educational plans for a major and vocational plans are after college.

3. Submit formal diagnostic information to the UNO Disability Services Office.  The evaluation should reflect the current impact of the disability.  The Coordinator will review the information and submit a report of the findings to the Director of Admissions.  Submit formal diagnostic information to UNO Disability Services Coordinator, 6001 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 68182 or send to fax number (402) 554-6015.

4. Any other information that the applicant believes would be important in the decision making process should be included in the letter to the UNO Director of Undergraduate Admissions.

Questions about the documentation of a disability should be directed to the Disability Services Coordinator at phone number (402) 554-2872. The student will be notified within four weeks by the Director of Admissions regarding the admission decision.