Non-Discrimination Statement

Mount Aloysius College strictly prohibits and does not tolerate unlawful discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability or handicap, national origin, race, religious creed, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information or veteran status in the administration of its admissions and employment practices, educational policies, financial aid, scholarship and loan programs, athletics or any other College administered program.

Any person with limited language skills will be eligible for assistance in language skills from the College upon request. The College will provide such assistance to assure that any person with limited English language skills will not have language act as a barrier either to admission or to participation in programs of the College.

Inquiries or requests for information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, should be directed to the Vice President for Student Affairs, the College’s designated Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator, Cosgrave Center, 7373 Admiral Peary Highway, Cresson, PA 16630. Tel: (814) 886-6472.

If you have questions or need information regarding specific accommodation(s), including physical access to campus facilities, please contact the Student Health and Wellness Center, St. Joseph’s Hall, via email at ADA@mtaloy.edu or by phone (814) 886-6515. Any request(s) for accommodation should be made with as much advance notice as possible in order to provide sufficient time for the College to review and respond to your request in a timely manner. Requests should typically be submitted at least 30 days in advance of the need for accommodation.

Commitment to Diversity

Mount Aloysius is committed to building an inclusive community that values each person and respects diversity of all kinds – diversity of thought, experience, culture, ethnicity, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, etc. to create a workplace where everyone participates and is able to contribute their own unique gifts, talents and perspectives.

Accessibility Services

Mount Aloysius College makes every reasonable effort to provide students with disabilities the opportunity to take full advantage of programs, practices, services and facilities. Students who wish to request an accommodation may do so through the Student Health & Wellness Center, St. Joseph’s Hall, via email at ADA@mtaloy.edu or by phone (814) 886-6515.

Students will be required to complete a formal request for accommodation and provide the necessary documentation. Requests should be submitted at least 30 days prior to an effective date of implementation.

Requests will be reviewed by a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) and/or a License Professional Counselor (LPC) who shall engage in conversation with the student to determine what accommodations are warranted and will ultimately be approved. Requests must be formally approved before any accommodations will be implemented.

The College’s policy complies with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX and Section 504 of the Educational Amendments of 1972, and all other applicable Federal, State, and Local statutes, regulations, and guidelines.

Facilities

Designated handicapped accessible residence hall spaces are available for students with physical disabilities. The Administration building, Pierce Hall, Academic Hall, Alumni Hall, the Library, and Cosgrave Student Center have elevators and wheelchair accessible entrances. Students requiring alternate classroom seating should follow the procedure outlined above.