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Accommodation Policies & Procedures

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Accommodation Implementation

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.

St. Catherine University provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. An accommodation is a modification or adjustment that is made, in order to minimize disability-related barriers, with the goal of educational access.

An accommodation may be denied if:

• It fundamentally alters essential requirements or technical standards

• It fundamentally alters essential functions of a program, course, activity, service, job or facility

• It creates an undue financial, logistical or administrative burden

• It compromises anyone’s health or safety

If an accommodation (or specific use of an accommodation) poses one of these concerns, it may not be reasonable. In this instance, the student who has eligibility for this accommodation will need to be informed as early as possible, to ensure clear expectations and understanding. Consider if there is an appropriate option or alternative use of this accommodation. Please reach out to our SA&A office for guidance, questions and consultation as needed. Thank you for supporting St. Kate's students and their success.

Providing Access and Equal Opportunity

Our office continues to be grateful for the impactful Universal Design Learning (UDL) practices that instructors put into their courses in order to eliminate the need for students' accommodations.