Accommodations

Students with approved academic accommodations can receive support such as:

However, these accommodations are not automatically carried over. Students must renew them each semester using the AERC’s renewal portal.

Note: Important information is provided under each hyperlinked tab below. Please click on each tab to view its contents.

Housing Accommodations (Valid for Contract Term)

Documentation for housing accommodations must:

Emotional Support Animals (ESAs)

Must be approved through a formal AERC process before bringing the animal to campus
Requires documentation from a licensed mental health provider, explaining:

Important: ESAs are only allowed in assigned residential spaces and cannot be brought into classrooms, libraries, or other public spaces.

Virtual and Remote Attendance Accommodations

May include access to Zoom links, recorded lectures, or alternative participation
Are reviewed on a case-by-case basis with input from instructors
Are approved only if they do not fundamentally alter course design (e.g., lab-based or experiential courses may be excluded)

Remote attendance accommodations can take longer to process and are not guaranteed.

Temporary Accommodations

Granted for students with short-term medical needs, such as:

Temporary accommodations may include:

These accommodations typically expire at the end of the semester and may require updates or new documentation if extended needs persist.