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The student will be informed of the Director’s determination within 15 calendar days. If the determination confirms the existence of a disability requiring an academic adjustment, the student may meet with the Director to explore possible adjustments.
A letter describing the adjustment the University will provide the student will be issued to the student within 15 calendar days after the formal request and all documentation is received. The student will have the responsibility of delivering the letter to, and conferring with, her or his professors concerning the implementation of the adjustment. If the academic adjustment is not provided or followed as outlined, the student shall report the matter to the Director within 15 calendar days.
Application Deadlines:
To allow adequate time to evaluate the data properly and notify the parties involved, the following cut-off dates for application shall apply:
Fall: November 15 Spring: April 1
If the Director does not confirm the disability or the need for an academic adjustment, the student may challenge the determination by following the “Student Grievance Procedure” outlined below this section.
This policy applies to students with disabilities as defined by Section 504 and the ADA. A person is disabled if she or he:
Has a mental or physical impairment which substantially limits one or more of such person’s major life activities;
• Has a record of such impairment; or
• Is regarded as having such impairment.
Physical or mental impairments that fall within discrimination prohibitions include:
• Any physiological disorder or condition, cosmetic disfigurement, or anatomical loss affecting one or more of the following body systems: neurological, musculoskeletal; special sense organs; respiratory, including speech organs; cardiovascular; reproductive; digestive; genito-urinary; hemic and lymphatic; skin; and endocrine; or
• Any mental or psychological disorder, such as mental retardation, organic brain syndrome, emotional or mental illness, and specific learning disabilities.
Physical or mental impairments include (but are not limited to) such diseases and conditions as orthopedic, visual, speech and hearing impairments, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, AIDS, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, mental retardation, emotional illness, and drug addiction and alcoholism. It does not include current or illegal substance abuse.
Major life activities include functions such as caring for one’s self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, sitting, standing, lifting, reaching, thinking, concentrating, reading, interacting with others, learning and working.
A student who has followed the procedures identified in this policy and does not agree with the determination of academic adjustment, and who