Accommodation

Deadline to submit: within the first three weeks of a new term.

Processing time: 7 calendar days.

*Please submit your completed form and supporting evidence to The Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities by email: srr@alexandercollege.ca

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Not everyone is the same in terms of their abilities, and sometimes in order for a student to be successful in a course, a student will need some help to meet the basic expectations of the class. If you are coming to the College with some kind of a barrier or disability, whether this is medical, physical or cognitive, The Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities coordinates with yourself, the staff and faculty to make sure that you can do well in your classes. We don’t share your personal information, but we do find means of connecting you to the resources you need to be successful in your studies.

Examples of Accommodations offered by Alexander College include but are in no way limited to:

• Providing a note taker in class; (this can be provided to students only if they have a physical disability where they are unable to write their own notes)
• Allowing for extra time on exams, tests and quizzes;
• Offering 1:1 tutoring services;
• Ensuring exemption from formal attendance requirements / tardiness;
• Providing a separate, isolated location for the purpose of examination.

Examples of acceptable evidence to attach when applying for academic accommodations:

• Medical Report;
• Confirmation of pregnancy and/or Birth certificate for the child. If your due date falls in the middle of the term, we encourage you to apply for authorized leave (refer to Authorized Leave from Studies).

Please note, the documentation must describe the symptoms and levels of impairment you presently experience, if this information is needed to curate your accommodation plan.

The official college policy on Accommodations is:

“Students who have a disability or medical/psychological concern (e.g., a chronic illness) that may affect their attendance or participation in class must establish their need for accommodation with the the The Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities by the end of the third week of the term. Late accommodation requests will be considered.

Each student applying for accommodation will be considered individually, on a case-by-case basis, with respect and confidentiality. Instructors will make provisions as mutually agreed upon by themselves and the student.”