Current OSAA Students

MCPHS Accommodate Online Platform

Students who have previously established services with the Office of Student Accessibility and Accommodations (OSAA) do not need to complete a Student Request for Services every semester. If you are already registered for services, you can access the MCPHS Accommodate online platform by following the steps below..

MCPHS Accommodate is our online platform for students to:

• Schedule appointments with OSAA
• Register for services
• Submit a semester request so that accommodation letters are sent via Accommodate to faculty

Students can log into the MCPHS Accommodate platform using their MCPHS credentials.

What does this mean for students?

• All accommodation letters will be generated through the Accommodate platform.
• Accommodation letters will be sent from OSAA to faculty via email.
• Letters will be generated each semester, allowing for more consistent communication between students, OSAA, and faculty.

This means that students must log in and request their accommodations each semester. OSAA will send a student’s accommodation letters to faculty once a semester request has been made online in Accommodate.

Accommodation letters are generally sent during the second week of classes, after the add/drop period. If you are determined to be eligible for services after this period, eligibility letters usually take up to 5 business days to process.

If a student is eligible for alternate format textbooks, they can provide OSAA with the necessary information to obtain these materials by completing the alternate textbook format form.

Please note that to communicate with third parties (e.g., parents, guardians, providers), OSAA must have a signed Release of Information form on file.

Board/Licensure Exams (including prep exams)

Students who are taking licensure exams or preparation exams (such as NAPLEX, PCOA, NCLEX, etc.) should submit any relevant forms to the Office of Student Accessibility and Accommodations (OSAA) at least 60 days before the deadlines. OSAA will complete and sign the forms within three weeks of receiving the request.

The completed forms will be returned to the student for submission to the appropriate licensing board or entity. Please note that OSAA is not responsible for submitting the forms on behalf of the student.

While OSAA will review the forms briefly to ensure that the student’s information is accurate, it is ultimately the student's responsibility to ensure that all sections of the forms are completed correctly.

Students are also responsible for ensuring that their application for accommodations includes all necessary information and documentation.

Students can access any documentation previously submitted to OSAA through the MCPHS Accommodate platform. All documentation is retained for seven years, starting from the date of the student's graduation. It is recommended that students request a copy of their documentation from OSAA upon graduation.

The licensing board or organization determines which accommodations, if any, will be granted to the student. OSAA does not control the accommodations for examinations that are not affiliated with MCPHS.

If you are requesting OSAA to complete an application for a board exam, please follow the steps outlined above and attach any documents that you would like OSAA to complete. OSAA will return the completed application within three weeks. If the application needs to be mailed to you, please allow an additional 7-10 business days for delivery.

If you have already established services with OSAA and have further questions or need assistance, please contact OSAA@mcphs.edu directly.