Accommodations for Academic Programs

University of Jamestown is committed to participating in an interactive process to identify and coordinate reasonable and appropriate accommodations for students with disabilities to have an equal opportunity to participate in an academic program. Accommodations will vary dependent on students’ specific needs and according to individual course requirements. Guidelines for Student Requests for Reasonable Accommodation on the Basis of a Disability:

1. Students requiring accommodations due to a disability are responsible for initiating their request by contacting the Registrar. Students are responsible for engaging in the interactive process as outlined by the University to determine limitations caused by the disability and accommodations which are reasonable and appropriate. Student preferences are considered but are not determining.
2.  A newly accepted or currently enrolled student whose disability requires reasonable accommodation may make a request for accommodation at any time. Because the arrangements for some accommodations take a significant amount of time, the student should make a request as early as possible. Accommodations cannot be applied retroactively.
3. To be considered as a student with a disability under the law, the individual may be required to provide relevant written documentation that identifies the student as having a disability that substantially limits one or more major life activities. Students may also be asked to provide documentation explaining how disability-caused limitations require accommodations to access University programs, services or facilities.