Accessible Education

Accommodations for Disabilities

Students requesting reasonable accommodations from Presbyterian College (PC) based on a disability are required to submit appropriate documentation to verify eligibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991 and amended in 2008 (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Fair Housing Act of 1988 (for residential accommodations) and the policies of the Accessible Education Office. In order for a student to be considered eligible to receive accommodations, documentation must show functional limitations that substantially impact the student in an educational setting.

Students who wish to request reasonable accommodations are expected to self-disclose by completing the Accommodations Initial Intake Form and work with the Accessible Education Coordinator to submit appropriate supporting documentation of their disability. Students may contact the Accessible Education Office about securing accommodations at any time, though most students do so early in their first semester of enrollment or soon after a new diagnosis. Documentation can be sent directly to the Accessible Education Office (not the Admissions Office) in advance of arrival to campus. Documentation should be sent to accommodations@presby.edu OR to Presbyterian College, ATTN: Accessible Education, 503 S. Broad Street, Clinton, SC 29325.

Initial Request for New or Additional Accommodations

Step 1

Students should first submit a completed Accommodations Initial Intake Form. Upon receipt, an email will be sent by the Accessible Education Coordinator providing clarification on documentation needed to support the student’s accommodation request. All information obtained during this process will be kept confidential and used solely for the purposes of evaluating the student’s request.

Step 2 

After students have submitted the requested supporting documentation, the Accessible Education Coordinator will contact them to schedule a meeting to further discuss student’s needs and, if appropriate, explore potential accommodations.

Step 3

Following the scheduled meeting between the student and the Accessible Education Coordinator, a thorough review of all information obtained will be conducted in order to reach a decision. Students will be notified of the decision via email within 3 – 5 business days. Depending on the type of request and time of year submitted, this process may take longer.

If Approved:

Students will receive an email from the Accessible Education Coordinator requesting that they complete an Authorization of Accommodations Form to indicate the specific instructors to be notified of approved academic accommodations. If Housing Accommodations are approved, a form must be submitted for the Office of Residence Life as well.

Campus compliance regarding accommodations is a shared responsibility. Students should initiate a private conversation about these approved accommodations with each of their instructors. It is suggested that this meeting occur in-person and during the instructor’s office hours. While it is not required, students are encouraged to share with their instructor any information or other concerns they may have which they feel might be beneficial for their instructor to know.

If Denied:

Student will receive an email from the Accessible Education Coordinator informing them of the decision and their right to appeal to the Vice President for Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion within 3 business days from the time the email was sent.

Continuation of Approved Accommodations

Accommodations are not automatically approved or sent to any professors for future semesters. Students wishing to use their previously approved accommodations must follow the steps below to initiate the notification process.  While not required, it is strongly suggested that students complete this process before or during the first two weeks of a semester. Students attending summer session should complete the process within the first three days of the term.

Step 1

Students will receive an email from the Accessible Education Coordinator stating when new Authorization of Accommodations Forms can be submitted for the current and/or next semester.

Step 2

Students must submit an Authorization of Accommodations Form each semester they are enrolled and intend to receive accommodations to indicate the professors who should receive notice of their approved accommodations. No other documentation is needed unless a student is requesting additional accommodations that were not part of their initial approval.

Step 3

Student should notify the Accessible Education Office of any changes that occurred to the student’s final class schedule or if previously approved accommodations need to be revisited

For Further Assistance

Mrs. Janna Barnes
Accessible Education Coordinator
Harper Center 103
Phone: (864) 833-8322
Email: jcbarnes@presby.edu

Mailing Address:

Presbyterian College
Accessible Education Office
503 S. Broad Street
Clinton, SC 29325

Email: Accommodations@presby.edu