Student Services Manual (SSM)

Effective: 1/1/1984

Revised: 11/1/2020

SSM 701–04: Course Substitution

Purpose

To facilitate equitable opportunities for students with disabilities to meet essential college, program, and university graduation requirements

Sources

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 United States Code §§ 701–796

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (1990, 2008), 42 United States Code § 12101 et seq.

Student Accessibility and Inclusive Learning Services

Policy

Granting of a request for a course substitution is not determined by Student Accessibility and Inclusive Learning Services, and is solely at the discretion of the academic department, school, or college in which the student’s degree program resides. The student and/or the academic unit may request, from Student Accessibility and Inclusive Learning Services, a letter recommending the requested course substitution. As appropriate, Student Accessibility and Inclusive Learning Services may request additional information from the student and/or the academic unit in order to make a recommendation, and furthermore, Student Accessibility and Inclusive Learning Services is not obligated to recommend the requested substitution.

See the Student Accessibility and Inclusive Learning Services Web sites for more information.

Cross-References

For more information see:

1. SSM 701–01, “Student Accessibility and Inclusive Learning Services —General Policy”

   and

2. SSM 701–02, “Eligibility for Accommodations—Required Disability Documentation.”

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