Accommodations

Welcome to Student Accessibility Services (SAS)! We provide academic accommodations and related supports for students with disabilities at McMaster.

We’re here to help you succeed in university. Use the resources on this page to guide your experience with SAS, whether you’re a new student completing the registration process for the first time or a returning student coming back to activate your accommodations for the term.

Take action on MySAS Portal

MySAS Portal is where you register for SAS, activate accommodations, book tests, request follow-up appointments and more.

MySAS Portal

Processes for Academic Accommodations at McMaster

The following pages include detailed text and visual instructions on each part of the academic accommodations process.

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New Student Registration

New Student RegistrationLearn more
Three students in the media lab working at computers.

Activating Accommodations

Activating AccommodationsLearn more
Two students having a conversation on campus.

Booking Tests and Midterms

Booking Tests and MidtermsLearn more
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Follow-Up Appointments and Requests

Follow-Up Appointments and RequestsLearn more

Need support with MySAS Portal?

Stop by our office in MUSC B101 during any of the following timeslots:

  • Mondays: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  • Tuesdays: 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Wednesdays: 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
  • Thursdays: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Fridays: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Have questions?

  • Our chatbot is available 24/7. Access it by clicking the “chat with us” icon at the bottom right on any page of our website.
  • Visit us in MUSC B101.
  • Call: (905) 525 9140 ext. 28652
  • Email: sas@mcmaster.ca or sastests@mcmaster.ca for test-related information