Student Accessibility and Accommodations

Inclusivity is both a practice and a value at St. Catherine University. We embrace this culture in the spirit of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. 

The Student Accessibility and Accommodations department supports students with disability-related barriers to the university, including academics and/or our campus. The goal is educational access. We can provide students with eligibility for reasonable accommodations or resources in accordance with the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 federal laws. To discuss student accommodations or accessibility at St. Kate's for academics, clinical/fieldwork settings, campus, housing or dining then please contact our office. 

The first step to working with Student Accessibility and Accommodations is to contact our office. It is the student's responsibility to initiate contact.

Housing, Dining, Assistance Animals, and Physical Accessibility  

Visit our Student Resources page for additional information and guidance

Academic Accommodations  

To determine eligibility for academic accommodations, the student needs to meet (virtually or in person) with one of our Access Consultants to participate in an interactive process. Students may use the "Meet with an Access Consultant" scheduling links on this website or contact us to coordinate. In this meeting, we will discuss the student's diagnosis(es) and accessibility barriers or concerns, including any physical accessibility needs. Together, we will identify appropriate accommodations and/or resources. All students are welcome to discuss their academic concerns with our staff.

Accommodation Policies

Student Accessibility and Accommodations Policies and Procedures  

Disability Verification

Related disability information/verification may be requested to determine accommodation eligibility. For academic accommodations, your past experiences, records of past accommodations or services (i.e. IEP, 504 Plan, Evaluations), healthcare/medical provider letters or reports, or diagnosis documentation may all be considered. The below forms may be used if needed.          

• Verification of Medical Disability
• Release of Information Form

Once confirmed, the student will receive an academic accommodation Eligibility Letter from our office, to distribute to their St. Kate's faculty members. It is the student's responsibility to deliver these in order to use the accommodations. We also encourage students to communicate directly or discuss their eligible accommodations and implementation with their faculty. 

If you are also registered for courses at another college/university, please contact their accommodations office for those courses.

Please reach out to our office any time with accessibility or accommodation questions, concerns, or for problem-solving support.

Eligible accommodations and resources are individualized and determined on a case-by-case basis.

These may include, but are not limited to, the following:

For further resources, visit our Student Resources page