1. Requesting Accommodations

Prospective and current students are encouraged to contact Student Services for consultation and guidance regarding accommodation needs.

• Students should submit accommodation requests as early as possible, preferably before the start of their program or course, to allow adequate time for review and implementation.

• The Student Services Office (SSO) typically requires a minimum of one week to review submitted documentation and determine eligibility.

• Submitting a request does not guarantee approval; it begins the interactive review process.

Important: Program requirements, essential functions, and learning outcomes cannot be modified to accommodate a disability. 

2. Documentation Requirements

To be considered for accommodations, students must submit the following:

• Documentation Requirements and Verification Form 
• Request for Accommodations
• Accommodation Agreement 
• Documentation Guidelines 

Healthcare Provider Documentation Must:

• Clearly state the diagnosed disability and explain how it substantially limits one or more major life activities

• Identify functional limitations relevant to the academic environment

• Include recommended accommodations and the rationale for each

• Be current and reflect the student’s present level of functioning

• Be completed by a qualified, licensed clinician (not a family member), such as a physician, psychologist, psychiatrist, social worker, or licensed therapist

• Include the clinician’s name, credentials, signature, date, and official letterhead, along with methods or assessments used to make the diagnosis

All documentation is maintained in a confidential manner, unless the student provides written authorization for disclosure. 

3. The Interactive Process

Once all required documentation is received, students may request a confidential meeting with Student Services to review submitted documentation, discuss functional limitations, and engage in the interactive process to determine reasonable accommodations. 

4. Determination & Implementation of Accommodations

Accommodations are determined case by case, based on current functional limitations and program-specific requirements. Approved accommodations cannot fundamentally alter essential program elements or impose undue administrative or financial burden. Accommodations approved at other institutions do not automatically transfer to SCUHS and accommodations are not retroactive and are effective only from the approval date. If approved, students will receive a Faculty Accommodation Letter outlining approved accommodations and duration of the accommodation (single term, academic year, or program duration, as applicable).

Students are responsible for submitting renewal requests when needed. 

5. Student & Faculty Responsibilities

 6. Important Notes

• Accommodation requests are typically reviewed within 5 business days

• A request guarantees a fair and interactive process, not automatic approval

• Accommodations are based on current functional limitations

• Prior accommodations at another institution may not be appropriate for SCUHS programs