This section contains information that is of interest to students who are currently registered with Student Accessibility Services (SAS).
Student Rights
As a student with a disability, you have the right to:
- Receive appropriate and reasonable accommodations/services for documented disabilities
- Equal access to facilities, programs, and activities offered through the University
- Expect all disability-related information will be handled confidentially
- Appeal decisions regarding accommodation and services
Student Responsibilities
As a student with a disability, you have the responsibility to:
- Provide appropriate documentation of your disability and accommodation needs with your request
- Meet with SAS Case Manager for a Welcome Appointment in order to review documentation and discuss appropriate, reasonable accommodations
- Notifying your professors of your approved accommodations by sharing your CAP letter with them at the beginning of each semester.
- Consider areas within the class that you need access to (due to disability) and discuss with your instructors how your specific accommodations can assist you in achieving that access
- Uphold personal responsibility associated with engagement of accommodations, such as effective communication
- Actively participate in the accommodation process by maintaining contact with SAS Case Manager – including using accommodations as defined, working with your professors and the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) staff to arrange for test-taking accommodations when appropriate, and notifying SAS professional staff of any changes in your diagnosis or accommodation needs as they arise
- Maintain the same expected academic level as students without disabilities, attend class, and provide timely notification of specific needs
- Meet and maintain the essential academic standards set forth by the University and adhere to the Honor Code
- Meet with SAS Case Manager, as needed, to discuss progress and any problems that may arise throughout the semester
- Contact SAS Case Manager for any other questions/concerns