Student Accessibility Services
Student Accessibility Services ensures equal access by providing reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Our goal is to uphold the legal rights of students while maintaining Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology’s rigorous standards of academic excellence.
We are located in the Student Affairs Office on the lower level of the Mussallem Union building.
Eligibility for Accommodations
After admission, students must establish eligibility by notifying the Student Accessibility Services Director and submitting the formal request and appropriate documentation.
Documentation should:
- Clearly describe the disability and its functional limitations.
- Be as comprehensive as possible.
- Be issued within the past five years by a qualified professional (psychiatrist, psychologist, medical doctor, licensed clinical social worker, or other licensed health provider).
Common Accommodations
The most frequently requested accommodation is 50% extended time on timed exams.
Additional accommodations may be provided based on documented functional limitations and professional recommendations, as long as they are reasonable within the academic context.
Housing Accommodations
Students seeking housing accommodations should contact the Student Accessibility Services Director for the required forms. Requests must be submitted by June 1 prior to the next academic year and noted on the Residence Life Housing Form.
Important Reminder
All students—new, transferring, or returning—should contact the Office of Student Accessibility Services to confirm accommodations each academic year.
Process to Receive Accommodations
- Initial Contact: Student communicates with the Director and submits required forms and documentation.
- Review/Interactive Process: The Director evaluates documentation and contacts the student to schedule a meeting.
- Meeting: If documentation is sufficient, the student meets with the Director to finalize accommodations and receives an official accommodation letter.
- Annual Verification: Each year, students receive an updated verified letter.
- Faculty Notification: Students provide faculty with the verified letter each quarter and notify instructors before exams if they plan to use testing accommodations.
- Ongoing Support: Students may contact the Director at any time during their academic career for assistance.
