It is Strayer University's policy to afford qualified students with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in, and thus benefit from, all programs, services, and activities of the University. This includes, but is not limited to, providing appropriate academic accommodations and auxiliary aids and services for persons with disabilities as defined in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA); and applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws.
A student with a disability is not required to disclose their disability to the University unless the student wishes the University to provide a reasonable accommodation. For assistance, students with disabilities desiring special accommodations should contact the Section 504/ ADA Coordinator. Students must request accommodations at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the start of the quarter to ensure that accommodations are available by the first day of classes. However, the University will put interim accommodations in place to the extent possible for requests received less than thirty (30) calendar days in advance. In order to apply for accommodations, students with disabilities must complete an Academic Accommodation Application Form and provide medical documentation which would support the accommodations requested. The ADA Coordinator, who serves as the University’s Section 504 coordinator, will evaluate each application and provide notice of what accommodations (if any) will apply. The Section 504/ ADA Coordinator will not evaluate verbal requests for accommodations; all such requests must be in writing.
The Section 504/ ADA Coordinator will review the application and contact the student if additional information is required. Within thirty (30) calendar days after receiving the completed application, the Section 504/ ADA Coordinator will issue a letter to the student indicating whether the student is determined to be a qualified student with a disability and, if applicable, the accommodations the University will provide to the student. After determining the appropriate accommodations, the Section 504/ ADA Coordinator will contact the student’s instructors via email and copy the student. Notifications will be sent at the start of each quarter detailing the approved accommodations.
At any time, students having difficulty with the accommodation process or questions about the University’s policies for students with disabilities may contact the Section 504/ ADA Coordinator whose contact information is as follows,
Strayer University
Office of Student Affairs, ADA Coordinator
PO Box 710927
Herndon, VA 20171
Phone: 1-877-261-6908
Fax: (703) 563-6223
Email: adacoordinator@strayer.edu
Sign Language Interpreter Policy and Procedures
It is Strayer University's policy to afford qualified students with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in, and thus benefit from, all programs, services, and activities of the University. Strayer University provides sign language interpreter services for hearing impaired students who have provided the proper documentation and have been approved for ADA accommodations. Interpreter services are provided for on-campus classes and course-related activities, such as registration, New Student Orientation, and tutoring. Students are not charged the cost for interpreter services.
Approving and Securing Interpreter Services
- A student must be approved for ADA accommodations prior to receiving interpreter services. Any exceptions must be cleared with the ADA Coordinator prior to scheduling interpreting services.
- A student requiring interpreter services should complete registration for classes at least two weeks prior to the beginning of the quarter to guarantee that an interpreter will be available for the first day of classes. However, the University will put interim accommodations in place to the extent possible for requests received less than two weeks prior to the beginning of the quarter.
Notice of Late Arrival or Cancellation
- Students must notify the Campus Leadership or their instructor at least 24 hours in advance when planning to miss a class or course-related activities for which interpreter services have been secured.
- Students should notify the Campus Leadership or instructor if they anticipate a late arrival for class or course-related activities. Interpreters will wait 20 minutes after a class or scheduled session has started before leaving. If the student does not show up, it will be considered the same as a failure to provide advance notice.
- There may be instances when notice of late arrival or 24 hours advance notice of cancellation is not possible. Such instances should be reported to the ADA Coordinator for consideration.
Consequence for Failure to Provide Advance Notice of Late Arrival/Cancellation:
- First occurrence: A letter or email from the ADA Coordinator will be sent to the student reminding the student of the interpreter services policy and procedures and warning the student that indefinite suspension of interpreter services may result after a second occurrence. Students will be required to sign an acknowledgment of understanding of the interpreter policies and procedures.
- Second occurrence: A letter or email will be sent to the student notifying the student that failure to give 24-hour advance notice has occurred twice and warning the student that a third occurrence may result in indefinite suspension of interpreter services. The letter or email will also remind the student of the interpreter policies and procedures.
- Third occurrence: Interpreter services may be suspended indefinitely. A letter or email notifying the student of indefinite suspension of interpreter services will be sent by the ADA Coordinator. The student will be required to meet with the ADA Coordinator (in person or by telephone/TTY) before a reinstatement of interpreter services will be considered.