Student Accessibility 

The Guarini Institute, program partners, faculty, and Student Accessibility Services (SAS) are committed to promoting equitable access to domestic and international study away programs for undergraduate students registered with SAS. However, some academic, housing, dining, and other accommodations that are reasonable in the Dartmouth campus context may not be appropriate or available in study away programs and/or may vary based on the location of the program and applicable local laws.

Daily life in a study away program may include different styles of lodging, access to meals, cooking facilities, teaching modes, daily travel (commuting and otherwise), and classroom conditions compared to the Dartmouth context. For example, a program may include:

• A homestay living arrangement to promote language fluency.

• Multiple days in the field in addition to traditional academic settings.

• Limited ability to manage climate control or allergen exposure in residential settings.

Planning & Timeline Students need to meet with their SAS advisors, often in conjunction with a study away program faculty and/or staff, at least one quarter prior to the program start to review specific requirements and determine reasonable accommodations.

We encourage you to engage with your SAS advisor and program faculty during the exploratory, pre-application phase to proactively consider these issues.