Student Accessibility and Accommodations

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. 

The Office of Student Accessibility and Accommodations supports St. Kate's students (CFW, CFA, Grad) who have a disability, including chronic health conditions.

Reasonable accommodations may be provided for academic, campus, housing and dining needs. There are also support options for short-term disability, such as a broken foot or concussion. The SA&A Office works with students to identify individual access needs and determine appropriate accommodations and resources.

The SA&A Office facilitates University accessibility and inclusion, and accommodation implementation, in collaboration with faculty and campus partners. The goal is to reduce barriers so students may access their education and educational experience. 

Our university acts in accordance with the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 federal civil rights laws. 

The first step to working with Student Accessibility and Accommodations is to contact our office. It is the student's responsibility to initiate contact.

Housing, Dining, Assistance Animals, and Physical Accessibility  

Visit our Student Resources page for additional information and guidance

Academic Accommodations  

To determine academic accommodations, students need to schedule a meeting (virtually or in person) with one of our Access Consultants. Students may use the "Meet with an Access Consultant" scheduling links on this website or contact us to coordinate. In this meeting, we discuss any disability/health conditions that support may be needed for. Together, we identify potential barriers to the educational experience and determine access needs. Available accommodations and/or resources that a student is eligible for will be communicated.  

Accommodation Policies

Student Accessibility and Accommodations Policies and Procedures  

Disability Verification

Related disability information/verification may be requested to determine accommodation eligibility. For academic accommodations, your past experiences, records of past accommodations or services (i.e. IEP, 504 Plan, Evaluations), healthcare/medical provider letters or reports, or diagnosis documentation may all be considered. The below forms may be used if needed.          

• Verification of Medical Disability
• Release of Information Form

Once confirmed, the student will receive an academic accommodation Eligibility Letter from our office, to distribute to their St. Kate's faculty members. It is the student's responsibility to deliver these in order to use the accommodations. We also encourage students to communicate directly or discuss their eligible accommodations and implementation with their faculty. 

If you are also registered for courses at another college/university, please contact their accommodations office for those courses.

Please reach out to our office any time with accessibility or accommodation questions, concerns, or for problem-solving support.

Eligible accommodations and resources are individualized and determined on a case-by-case basis.

These may include, but are not limited to, the following:

For further resources, visit our Student Resources page