Access to Food and Drinks – A student’s disability may require them to have access to food or drink during class. The student is required to bring their own provisions. In classrooms where food and drink are not permitted (a sterile lab), the student should discuss an equally effective alternative with the instructor when necessary.
Alternative Format – Books and materials may be needed in an electronic, screen-readable format. Students must submit a request for a book or article to the CDR office through their Disability Resource Portal. The Alternative Format Coordinator will prepare the materials for the student and deliver them electronically. Instructors are responsible to ensure that all posted electronic reading materials are presented in an accessible, screen-readable format.
Assistive Listening Devices – These devices are personal amplifiers (FM system) that are used by students who are hard-of-hearing to increase the volume of the professor’s voice in the classroom environment. Faculty are required to wear a microphone or transmitter during the lecture.
Bathroom Breaks During Timed and Proctored Assessments – For in-person/on-ground students, bathroom breaks during timed and proctored assessments may be taken with the assistance of their instructor. This may involve the proctor escorting the student to and from the restroom. For online students, bathroom breaks during timed and proctored assessments can only be taken by completing the exam on campus (*see FAQ: How to Reserve a Quiet Room for Testing) or at a verified testing site. The instructor will verify the testing center and if approved, begin coordinating with the site to deliver exam materials.
Breaks During Lecture and Lab – A student may need to leave class for a disability-related reason. The student is expected to do this as discretely as possible. This accommodation does not require the entire class to have breaks, only the individual, and only when needed. For online students, they must remain visible and on-camera. This might include using a camera that faces their back.
Course Materials in an Alternative Format – This accommodation is provided for an individual with a print disability who needs written material available in a screen-readable, electronic format. If the material is graphic, then “Alt Text”, which is a description of an image, graph, or any other visual representation, must be added and is required.
Earplugs – The use of earplugs or noise-cancelling headphones during exams
Enlarged Print – Students with this accommodation may need all handouts and class materials in enlarged font/print. The font size can vary depending on the student’s needs, and students should notify instructors what font size is necessary for access.
Extended Time for Tests/Exams/Quizzes -1.5X – Extended time on in-class exams and quizzes in the amount of 1.5 (Time-and-a-half)
Extended Time for Tests/Exams/Quizzes -2X – Extended time on in-class exams and quizzes in the amount of 2.0 (Double time)
Head Coverings for Religious Purposes - We recognize and respect the use of head coverings worn for religious purposes, which may demonstrate modesty, signify religious leadership, or acknowledge one’s faith affiliation. Common examples include birettas, hijabs or scarves, turbans, kippahs, veils, ghoonghats, and shtreimels. For online students, if it is not possible to confirm that nothing is concealed within covered ears or around a covered neck prior to testing, the student will be required to (a) schedule a separate session with a live proctor (a female proctor can be requested). The live proctor availability schedule will be provided to assist with scheduling; or (b) The student may take their test at a verified testing site. The student is responsible for notifying their instructor of the testing site's name in advance. If required, the instructor will send the test to the specified site. Any costs associated with using a verified testing site are the responsibility of the student.
Live Reader – The use of a human reader to read the exam aloud to the student.
Mobile Devices During Assessments - The use of mobile devices for any other reason, including but not limited to looking up answers, using AI tools, or any form of assistance that aids in completing the exam or quiz, is strictly prohibited. Violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action in accordance with the University's academic integrity policies. Students are encouraged to notify their instructor in advance if they will be using a mobile device for medical reasons during an exam or quiz.
Note Taking Assistance – Use of a laptop, tablet, smart pen, or a recording device during class lectures and labs. The student may pick the platform such as Microsoft Delicate, Google Translate, etc.
Peer Note Taker – The student will have access to notes taken by another member of the class who is hired and paid through the work-study program. Peer notes are delivered through a confidential email group NoteTaker@scuhs.edu .
Preferential Seating – This refers to a specific seating location (usually the front of the classroom) within the classroom.
Quiet Environment or Separate Live Proctoring – Permits students to take an exam in a location that is reasonably quiet with a low stimuli room. There should be no visual or audible distractions present in the room (i.e., no cell phones). This can include a room with 10-15 maximum students.
Screen Reader – Allows for the use of a computer with text-to-speech software to read exam content to student.
Simple Function Calculator – Use of a basic, 4-function (non-programmable, non-graphing, non-scientific) calculator.