Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

3. Total hours for graduation will be based on all course work taken at the University after readmission, as well as former course work for which a grade of C or better was earned, and credits accepted from other colleges or universities. The academic renewal policy may be used only once, and the student cannot revoke his/her use of it after approval by the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

Scope This is the policy for all qualified students with a disability to obtain reasonable accommodations at William Peace University. It is for all types of degree and non-degree seeking individuals, including Traditional Undergraduate (TUG), School of Professional Studies (SPS), full-time and part-time students. To be eligible, students must identify themselves as having a disability and seek accommodation. (This policy does not apply to student employees who are seeking accommodations relating to their jobs.)

Purpose This policy enables the university to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which require reasonable accommodations made for qualified students with disabilities and prohibit the university from excluding such students from, or denying them the benefits of, its programs or activities. Definitions The following terms are applied by the university in accordance with federal law and regulations: A student is “qualified” if he or she meets the academic and technical standards requisite to admission or to participation in the educational program or activity, with or without reasonable modifications to rules, policies, or practices; the removal of architectural, communication, or transportation barriers; or the provision of auxiliary aids and services. “Disability” is a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. “Accommodations” are defined as any reasonable adjustment required for a student to have equal access to the university’s programs and activities, inside or outside the classroom. Examples of potential accommodations may include, but are not limited to: • Permitting a visually impaired student to bring his or her service animal to class • Extended time for completion of exams for a student with a learning disability • Provision of a private, reduced distraction testing environment for a student with ADHD Accommodations do not include: • Substantial modifications to academic standards • Modification or adjustment of requirements essential to any program of instruction, program or activity, or essential to any directly related licensing requirement, or • Modifications or adjustments that result in undue hardship, considering the nature, cost, and impact of the accommodation, and other factors Policy William Peace University’s policy is to provide qualified students who have disabilities with reasonable accommodation based upon relevant law, the university's educational standards, and sound ethical practice. Decisions about whether a student is a qualified student with a disability and what constitutes reasonable accommodation typically are made by the Office of Disability Services. Accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis.