• About the DRC
• Getting Started with the DRC
• Accessing Accommodations and Services
  • Requesting Professor Notification Letters
  • Alternative Format Materials
  • Classroom-related Accommodations
  • Exam-related Accommodations
  • Reduced Course Load & Tuition Adjustment
  • Other
• Forms
• Learning Disabilities Program
• How to become a DRC Note-taker

Alternative Format Materials

Alternative format materials include audio text, Braille, e-text, large print, and PDF conversions. Students who are approved for this accommodation will need to submit a request each semester for their course and/or test materials.

Alternative format materials requests can take between 4-6 weeks to fulfill. Students should request materials as soon as possible after registering for classes to help ensure their materials are ready in time for the new semester.

How to request alternative format materials:

• Start the request process once you have registered for classes;
• Compile a list of course books needed by reviewing syllabi on Blackboard and/or contacting the professor;
• Print the Alternative Format Request Form for each text you are requesting;
• Submit the request form, syllabi for each class, and receipt showing purchase of texts to the DRC;
• Check NU e-mail for notification of materials being ready for you to pick-up.

To access and submit the Alternative Format Request Form please visit our Forms page.

Questions regarding alternative format materials requests may be directed to Richard Allegra, DRC Specialist (r.allegra@neu.edu or (617) 373-8167).