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To request academic or housing accommodations at McDaniel College, please complete the registration form and all relevant steps before the communicated deadlines. 

For first-year and transfer students, the deadline for housing and academic accommodations for fall semesters are typically in late May and early June. Returning students should complete required forms by March 13.


 

Required Documentation 

Students who are requesting support services are required to submit documentation to verify eligibility under the ADA of 1990 and ADAAA of 2008. The documentation must include medical or psychological information from a certified professional. This documentation assists our office in responding appropriately to the individual needs of the student. For the most accurate assessment of current level of functioning, the SASS Office encourages psycho-educational documentation to be no older than 3 years. The SASS Office reserves the right to determine eligibility for services based on the submitted documentation. All documentation is confidential. 

About Accommodations 

SASS works with each student on a case-by-case basis to determine and implement appropriate accommodations based on individual needs and documentation. Accommodations are provided so students have equal access and opportunity to learn and participate fully in all educational programs at McDaniel College. Accommodations must be reasonable and cannot fundamentally alter the content, nature, or requirements of a course. 

Important Deadlines

  • Jan. 16: Elevate application opens
  • March 1: Registration form opens for first-year and transfer students to register for accommodations
  • March 1: Elevate application due
  • March 1 - April 15: Elevate interviews scheduled
  • May 1: Deposit deadline for students enrolling at McDaniel
  • May 1: WESP application opens (applications accepted on a rolling basis)
  • June 1: Accommodation requests for housing and academics are due

Services Not Provided 

  • Comprehensive diagnostic evaluation for determining disabilities 
  • Special classes for students with disabilities 
  • A reduced standard for academic performance 
  • Exemption from graduation requirements (some substitutions are available with supportive documentation and on a case-by-case basis) 
  • Life coaching 
  • Medication management