The University of Kentucky Disability Resource Center partners with qualified students with disabilities to assist them in gaining equal access to institutional programs and services consistent with their unique needs. The Center seeks to responsibly advocate the needs of students with disabilities to the campus community through consultation and outreach efforts with administration, faculty, students, and university partners. The DRC serves students with a wide array of disabilities, and this website provides valuable information for students, parents, faculty, and staff related to various responsibilities, services, and programs of the office. If you cannot find the information you are seeking, please do not hesitate to call our office (859) 257-2754. Our office hours are 8 AM to 4:30 PM.
Disability Resource Center
Our Mission
Important Deadlines
Please note the following key deadlines to ensure timely accommodations for the current and upcoming terms:
Faculty Notification/Accommodation Letter
Access to Faculty Notification/Accommodation is provided through the student portal located in the AIM tab.
Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Requests
- Spring 2025: Submit by February 15, 2025
- Fall 2025: Submit by July 30, 2025
Accommodation Letters/Faculty Notification
- Spring 2025 Term: Submit by April 14, 2025
- Note: Affiliation meetings must take place prior to the submission date to ensure timely processing.
Instructors to Send Requests for Finals to DRC Testing Center
- Request by April 14, 2025
DRC Testing Center FAQs
Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Contact: (859) 257-2754
Faculty Scheduling Exams: Use the Online Accommodated Test Request Form.
Confirm Receipt of Exam Requests: Check the DRC Requests Received - Google Sheets.
Student Exam Schedule: View the Public Accommodated Exam Schedule.
East Wing - Gatton Student Center Location
C300D Gatton Student Center, 160 Avenue of Champions, Lexington, KY 40506-3396
The DRC Gatton Student Center office is located on the 3rd Floor of the East Wing in Suite 300D. The lot adjacent to the East Wing has accessible parking spaces. This is a pay parking lot.
Multidisciplinary Science Building 4th Floor
725 Rose Street, Multidisciplinary Science Bldg, Suite 407, Lexington, KY 40536-0082
The DRC Multidisciplinary Building office is located on the 4th Floor of the Multidisciplinary Science Building in Suite 407. There are two free parking spaces for DRC visitors. If those spaces are occupied, parking is available in the Kentucky Clinic lot. Please bring your ticket to the DRC for a reduced rate.