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This accommodation is designed to provide a student with an extension of the attendance policy due to an exacerbation of disability symptoms. The number of missed classes is determined collaboratively by the DRC, Faculty Member, and Student. A signed agreement confirms all agree to the terms of this accommodation, which may vary based on individual students and course structure.

First, follow the standard process for requesting your accommodations letter and informing your instructor of your accommodations. This process is available here.

• Flexibility accommodations begin after you meet with your instructor and complete the flexibility agreement with both you and your instructor’s signature.
  • Your DRC Consultant must also sign for the accommodation to take effect. Send your signed copy to your DRC Consultant.
• Your accommodation letter confirms that you are eligible for these accommodations. Instructors do not need any additional information concerning your diagnosis or medical information.
• Instructors need reasonable notice to set up exam accommodations, which is considered at least 7 working days. Without reasonable notice, they may deny your accommodations on an exam.
• Any revisions of your accommodations must be discussed with your Consultant in the Disability Resource Center.
• This accommodation also includes the provision to allow students to reschedule an exam due to a sudden exacerbation of symptoms directly related to their disability.
• Students have a responsibility to use this accommodation when necessary and not abuse it. In some cases, further documentation of the student’s condition may be required by the DRC.

While students are expected to follow established classroom policies, there are disabilities with unpredictable or cyclical acute episodes which support flexibility with attendance policy as an appropriate accommodation.

Attendance policies still apply. This accommodation requires the instructor to consider the function of attendance for a particular class and make a reasonable decision for the requirement. For some classes (ex., primarily lecture-based classes), attendance may not be as essential, and more leniency can be made. However, in a seminar class, lab, field trip, or class where group projects are completed or active participation is required, attendance becomes an essential function of the class, and absences will interfere with the student’s (and their classmates’) educational experience.

What do I do if the faculty member does not provide me with flexibility with the attendance policy or I do not agree with the flexibility offered?
Discuss this with your DRC Consultant, this accommodation is unique for each individual student and determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis. The DRC Consultant will collaborate with the student and instructor in making a decision.

When should I talk with my faculty about this accommodation?

This accommodation is intended to be discussed early in the semester between students and faculty and negotiate a plan.

This accommodation is designed to provide a student with the ability to submit assignments past the scheduled submission date due to their disability without academic penalty. The amount of additional time offered is based on assignment type and the reasonableness of the accommodation.

This accommodation is determined collaboratively with the Faculty Member, Student, and DRC. A signed agreement confirms all parties agree to the terms of this accommodation, which may vary based on individual students and courses.

What do I do if the faculty member does not provide me with flexibility with due dates?

• Discuss this with your DRC Consultant. Some assignments may not be appropriate for this accommodation. This accommodation is unique for each individual student and course. Determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis.

• Students are required to meet with faculty members to discuss this accommodation and to create a signed flexibility agreement between the student and faculty.
• When this accommodation is needed, the student should notify the instructor of their intent to use the accommodation in accordance with the flexibility agreement signed by the student and instructor.
• The instructor reserves the right to request the student submit their work-to-date when utilizing their Flexibility with Due Date accommodation.
• This accommodation is intended to be discussed early in the semester between students and faculty and negotiate a plan.
• This accommodation cannot be utilized retroactively for missed assignments prior to a signed faculty agreement.
• This accommodation will not take effect until a signed agreement has been completed.

Students have a responsibility to use this accommodation when necessary and not abuse it.

 Flexibility with Attendance and Rescheduling Exam Agreement

 Flexibility with Due Dates Agreement