Notetaking
Notetaking accommodations are designed to support students whose disabilities impact their ability to take, organize, or use notes effectively during class. On this page, you will find information about the different types of notetaking accommodations available, how to request them, and what to expect throughout the process so you can fully engage in your academic experience at UC.
Messenger Pigeon
Accessibility Resources offers access to Messenger Pigeon (formerly Notetaking Express) for students approved for a notetaker accommodation. This service may be used as an alternative to, or in addition to, a volunteer peer notetaker.
Messenger Pigeon is a study application designed to support learning through audio recordings, transcripts, and summarized notes. See the Messenger Pigeon intro videos for an overview of features.
- To log in to Messenger Pigeon or download the desktop or mobile app, please visit the Messenger Pigeon landing page.
- To get started using Messenger Pigeon, please refer to the Messenger Pigeon How To Guides videos.
- For text-based quick guides and tips, see the Messenger Pigeon Help Center articles.
OneNote
OneNote is available to all University of Cincinnati students and employees as part of the University’s Microsoft 365 enterprise license. The application includes a range of features designed to support effective note-taking, organization, and study practices.